Fr. Jerry's Golden Jubilee

A great celebration was held in Stuake on Saturday, October 7th to mark the golden jubilee of the ordination of the local parish priest, Fr Jerry O’Riordan. Large crowds of parishioners as well as friends and family of Fr Jerry attended the jubilee mass and then proceeded across the road to the Community Centre for refreshments. This event was organised and financed by the various clubs in the parish.

A papal blessing, a beautiful set of garden furniture, as well as a portrait were presented to Fr O’Riordan on behalf of the clubs, and a fabulous cake baked specially for the event was cut to mark the momentous occasion. He was very humbled by the huge turnout and spoke of his fondness for the people of the parish remarking “Sure I’m mad about ye really”.

We wish Fr Jerry many more happy and healthy years in his role in the priesthood.

Fr O’Riordan with his Papal Blessing.

Cathleen O’Sullivan and Aislinn Sexton admiring one of the many beautiful flower arrangements prepared by The Altar Society for the occasion.

A large crowd celebrated in the Community Center with Fr. Jerry

Mairead, Noreen and Audrey were some of the ladies who catered for the huge crowd in attendance.

Imelda Murphy, Noramay Kelleher and Maureen Murphy enjoying the celebrations.

Fr. O'Riordan with his family in front of the altar in St Lachteen's Church, Stuake