Capuchin Provincial Minister’s Address on the Occasion of the unveiling of Plaque commemorating Four Courts Garrison,

Capuchin Provincial Minister’s Address on the Occasion of the unveiling of Plaque commemorating Four Courts Garrison,

  Today as a plaque was unveiled to commemorate those who fought and died as part of the Four Courts Garrison in the 1916 Rising, Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap (Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Franciscans) recalled the role played by the Capuchin Friars who ministered to the wounded and dying. Brother Adrian closed…

Ecology in action at Ard Mhuire

Ecology in action at Ard Mhuire

For many years the walled garden at Ard Mhuire was unattended, originally the Kitchen Garden of the Ards Estate the friars now host the Ards Friary Organic Community Garden and Allotments here. Nearly 40 people have taken plots to cultivate, and a program of organic gardening education takes place throughout the year. It is hoped…