Bishop of Killaloe Fintan Monahan celebrating Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Portroe.

Portroe church celebrates 150th anniversary

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Sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make the 150-year celebration of St Mary’s Church, Portroe a special and memorable occasion.

Thank you to our celebrants, Bishop Fintan, Fr Pat, Fr Michael, Fr Gardiner, Fr O’Brien, Fr Ger. To the parish council for organising and to Niall McNamara, who gave an overview of the 150-year history of the church building in Portroe.

Portroe Parish Council committee celebrating the 150 years of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Portroe. Photos: Brenda O’ Connell Photo by Picasa

Thanks to Michael Gleeson, who compiled the commemorative booklet and to all who catered for the congregation on the day.

Thanks to Tom and Nora, and to the flower arrangers, who had the church looking outstanding for the big day.

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