Parish seeks answer to Castletown Kinneigh’s chalice mystery

Geraldine McCarthy, daughter of sacristan Margaret holding the chalice. Pic: Fr Tom Hayes

THE origins of a chalice used in St Joseph’s church in Castletown Kinneigh has become the subject of a transatlantic search.

The chalice that has been in use in the parish for almost 100 years, was originally donated in 1913 by ex-parishioners who had moved to Boston, USA. [Read more...]

Farewell to “gentle giant” killed in tragic accident

Michael Maguire

by Lousie Roseingrave

A RANGER, due to celebrate his 22nd birthday has been laid to rest with military honours in Bantry after he was killed accidentally in a training exercise in the UK.

Ranger Michael Maguire, was fondly remembered as a gentle giant and a deeply professional soldier at requiem mass in St Joseph’s Church, Coomhola near Bantry.

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