A special Mass was held in Annaduff, Co Leitrim, today to mark the 50th anniversary of the ordination of two local priests.
It marked the golden jubilees of Fr Frank Garvey, from Drumsna, and Fr Cathal Faughnan, from Annaduff.
Fr Garvey is the parish priest of Carrick-on-Shannon and the administrator of Annaduff and Kiltubrid.
Fr Faughnan was the parish priest of Kilronan, which includes Keadue, Arigna and Ballyfarnon in north Roscommon, before he retired from active ministry in 2024.
During Mass today, the Annaduff Choir sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone', as Fr Garvey's favourite football team is Liverpool FC. They also sang 'Viva La Vida', as Cold Play is his favourite band.
During his homily, Fr Garvey noted his delight at becoming administrator of Annaduff and Drumsna in 2023, as it was a sense of 'coming home' for him, as he's from Drumna.
