Large attendance at St Cunlán’s Well

There was a large attendance at the well on Wednesday evening week last to honour our parish patron.

Present at the annual Pilgrimage and Pattern at St Cunlán's Well Youghalarra on Wednesday July 24th (from left) Margaret Meller, Michael Shouldice (both Portroe), Donie Nealon (Newtown), John Hogan (Ballywilliam), Gus Ryan (Portroe), Pat Quigley (Newtown) and Johnny Mulcahy (Birdhill). Photo: Bridget Delaney Photo by BRIDGET DELANEY

Prayers were recited by Fr Lorcan, Fr Tim O’Brien and readings by members of the attendance. Members of the Burgess, Youghalarra and Portroe choirs rendered suitable hymns for the event.

Nenagh lady Betty Spain enjoys a welcome cup of tea in the company of Siobhan McDonnell (Carrigatoher) and Bernadette McKenna (Newtown) at Pattern Day in St Cunlán's Well Youghalarra. Photo: Bridget Delaney Photo by BRIDGET DELANEY

Fr Lorcan thanked all who helped organise the event. Thanks to Eddie Ryan and his team of helpers for maintaining the well and surrounding area in such great shape, Michael Nevin for the sound system, the choir members and all who provided the hospitality afterwards.

Helping out with refreshments after prayers in Pattern Day (July 24th) at St Cunlán's Well Youghalarra - Rory Chadwick (Ballyphilip), Ann Ryan (Kilcoleman) and Eddie Ryan (Co-ordinator Youghalarra). Photo: Bridget Delaney Photo by BRIDGET DELANEY