St.Mel's Cathedral parish,Longford.

04/09/2026

Welcome to our Parish Team.

A big welcome to a new priest to our Parish of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Father Jude. All the way from Nigeria, from St. James Parish, Kadyis, Pankshin Diocese, Plateau State, Nigeria. It has been well documented that Nigeria and Father Jude’s place included is also suffering many attacks on the Catholic and Christian Faithful by islamist terror groups. Keep them in your prayers always. Father Jude will be with us for five years, whilst studying Canon Law in Maynooth and will be working in the Parish, he is doing the 10am Holy Mass on Sunday in our St Mel’s Cathedral. Father Jude told me it was a long conversion, but was inspired by his parents. In Africa if both your parents go to Holy Mass you go to Holy Mass that is where it all started. You are very welcome to our Parish Father and the very best with your studies, I and I hope all will keep all the faithful across the world that are under attack in our thoughts and daily prayers.

St.Mel's Cathedral parish,Longford.

02/09/2026

Preparing the Sunday Eucharist

A three-week workshop series will begin on Wednesday, 9 September at the Family Centre, Longford, exploring the celebration and preparation of the Sunday Eucharist.

Tea and coffee from 7.00pm
Workshop begins at 7.30pm

Week 1 – Why Sunday Matters
Led by Mary Connolly from the Council for Liturgy, reflecting on the role and understanding of the Sunday celebration.

Week 2 – Understanding the Celebration
A step-by-step journey through the Eucharist, helping participants understand what we are doing in the liturgy.

Week 3 – Looking to the Future
Exploring how parishes can develop their Sunday Eucharistic celebrations in the context of reduced or no resident priest.
Parishes are encouraged to send at least two parishioners involved in liturgy preparation or the Pastoral Council, ideally for all three evenings.

Please book by 1 September with Fr Turlough Baxter:
087 997 2259
[email protected]

09/07/2026

Jillian Mc Nulty has once again captured a stunning photo of the cathedral, this time at sunset during this wonderful spell of glorious weather.

Well done Jillian McNulty .

09/07/2026

"Longford Town's sweeper" in action yesterday !
Otherwise known as the cathedral sacristan Gerry Reilly .

Pic : Tiernan Dolan

26/06/2026

Parish sound man John Farrell erecting the sound system ahead of Sunday's Cemetery Sunday ( 13.00) at Ballymacormack.

He really is a sound man.

Photos : Tiernan Dolan.

21/06/2026

The cathedral looking wonderful in this morning's glorious summer sunshine - with the well placed flowers adding a dash of colour.

Photos : Tiernan Dolan.

15/06/2026

Senior parishioner Joseph Burbage, had a special request today to mark his 83rd birthday.

He had heard about the Lego cathedral and wanted to see it for himself.

" A work of art, the work of a genius, a patient genius, it's wonderful, much bigger and nicer than I expected. The detail is just extraordinary " were his comments.

A word of thanks to Willie in the library who was so welcoming, helpful and kind .

Happy birthday Joseph.

06/06/2026

If you haven't seen the Lego cathedral yet, you're in for a lovely surprise.

The detail has to be seen to be believed - each character has its own.personality,including a photographer!

Unveiled in the Library this morning, it's simply magnificent.

Bishop Colm thought it ' superb' , while children and parents were in awe.

Built over 4 months by Jessica Farrell, it will be in the Library for the summer and will also travel to different locations in the county, before taking up permanent residence in the new museum, when built.

Commissioned by Creative Ireland, it's the centre piece of Crinniúna n-óg with support from Longford Co Council.

Don't miss it.

Photos : Tiernan Dolan.

03/06/2026

P.T.A.A. (Pioneers) are a spiritual organisation, formed over 125 years ago, promoting abstinence from alcohol and abusive substances. On the Feast of the
Sacred Heart, Friday 12th June, mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm. Pioneers of 10, 25 and 50 years membership will be presented with silver and gold pins. Pioneers of 60+ years will receive the Fr. Cullen medal.

02/06/2026

Corpus Christi Procession, starting 5pm Saturday 6th June at entrance to Foynescourt, Drumlish Road near N39 X2N7. As The Body of Christ all are welcome to walk in prayerful procession after the Body of Christ. We especially welcome all the boys and girls who received their First Holy Communion this year.