The Franciscan Abbey, Galway

07/06/2026

Tune in to RTE1 for mass from the friary in Ennis at 11am this morning

Mass from Ennis Friary will be broadcast live this Sunday at 11.00am on RTÉ I television as part of this year’s St Anthony’s Novena.

06/06/2026

✨ St Anthony's Triduum in the Franciscan Abbey, 2026 ✨

02/06/2026

Congratulations Fr Ian ✨
Join us this Thursday morning at 10.30am for Ians first mass in the Abbey

A joyful celebration took place in the Franciscan Friary, Ennis on 31st May when local friar, Ian Cunningham OFM was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fintan Monahan.
Want to become a Franciscan friar? Check out: www.franciscans.ie

30/05/2026

As the day of ordination draws near, we continue to pray for our brother Ian, who will be ordained a priest tomorrow in Ennis.

May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen him in his ministry, and may his life always reflect the mercy, love, and simplicity of Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi.

We would be grateful if you could remember him in your prayers

28/05/2026

A few moments from our brother Ian’s journey of formation — from first steps in Franciscan life, to simple vows, to solemn profession, and now preparing for priestly ordination this Sunday in Ennis.

27/05/2026

This Sunday, our brother Ian will be ordained to the priesthood in Ennis.

It is a moment of great joy for our Franciscan family and for all who have journeyed with him over the years. We invite you to keep him especially in your prayers this week — that he may always be a faithful servant of Christ, close to the poor, and filled with peace and joy.

Please also pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

“May the Lord give you peace.”

19/05/2026

The Franciscan youth group were on pilgrimage yesterday to the beautiful ruins of Ross Errilly Franciscan Friary just outside Headford
Walking where generations of friars once prayed, preached, and lived the Gospel, we were reminded that the Franciscan spirit is still alive today: a life of fraternity, simplicity, joy, and following Christ in the footsteps of St Francis.
Grateful for a day of prayer, friendship, reflection, and connection with our rich Franciscan heritage🙌🙏✨

18/05/2026

Maybe this could be something you or someone you know might be just looking for to reconnect with the faith....?
Join us tomorrow evening for Lectio Divina for young adults in the Abbey✨🤎
Online and in-person. Contact [email protected] for more info

13/05/2026

Come join us this Sunday for a Young Adult pilgrimage to Cong and Ross Errily friary. Spread the word🙌

06/05/2026

Some photos of our wonderful pilgrimage with Youfra to Assisi, Greccio and La Verna last week. We were truly blessed to have such a wonderful group of people together and we made memories to last a lifetime🤎🤎