From cradle to grave
Urlaur Abbey lies in ruin. Its walls have crumbled and roof has long since collapsed but its floor – foundation – remains solid. Many people come here to spend a…
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As the sun set
On Tuesday evening I was leaving Urlaur Church after Mass and noticed a lovely sunset so went as quickly as I could to Urlaur Abbey and Lake. Most of these…
#op800
Some weeks ago I had a call from a Dominican Priest in Rome. He told me about the upcoming celebration and Jubilee Year marking the 800th Anniversary of the Dominican…
Through the Fog
Just over a week ago I drove through a very heavy fog as I went to visit a family in Urlaur. The road, though very familiar to me, was vague…
St Dominic
Friday was the Feast of St Dominic. I couldn’t help but think of our gathering at Urlaur Abbey on Monday last. Bishop Brendan mentioned that the Abbey was founded in…
Urlaur Pattern 2014
The Pattern went very well this year with a fine crowd in attendance. Bishop Brendan joined us for Mass and was the Principal Celebrant and preached the homily. People were…
The Dawning of THE DAY
For the third year, we gathered on Easter Sunday Morning for a Dawn Mass in the grounds of Urlaur Abbey. There was a fine gathering of people from the parish…
Pat McNamara – An Evangelist ….
I asked someone to show me this grave. It’s in the cemetery adjacent to Urlaur Abbey and is the grave of Pat McNamara who was once a teacher in nearby…
Dawn Mass at Urlaur Abbey
How local are you? Would you consider joining us for a Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday Morning at Urlaur Abbey? It’s an amazing setting, on the shores of Urlaur Lake…
Urlaur Pattern Mass
On August 4th, as mentioned in other posts, we celebrated the Pattern at Urlaur Abbey. Seán Browne from Castlerea recorded the day’s proceedings and recently sent me a copy of…