Mark Kelly (middle) Before departing for the front, uniformed men flocked to have their photograph taken as a memento for their loved ones. Later, for grieving relatives without a grave to visit, these images often became the focus of their mourning.

Mark Kelly was a draper’s porter in 1911, single and living at home, by 1918 he was a married man with two daughters, but he died that October, just weeks before the end of the War.

Mark Kelly (middle) Before departing for the front, uniformed men flocked to have their photograph taken as a memento for their loved ones. Later, for grieving relatives without a grave to visit, these images often became the focus of their mourning.

Mark Kelly was a draper’s porter in 1911, single and living at home, by 1918 he was a married man with two daughters, but he died that October, just weeks before the end of the War.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918, the so called Great War ended, leaving  30,000 Irish among the dead. In the Free State/ Republic, these me were largely forgotten in the sudden change of direction that Irish history took during and immediately after the War, an embarrassment to the newly liberated country. But grief remained, and the impact of the loss of sons and husbands reverberated down families through the generations since.

Remembering the War [...]

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918, the so called Great War ended, leaving  30,000 Irish among the dead. In the Free State/ Republic, these me were largely forgotten in the sudden change of direction that Irish history took during and immediately after the War, an embarrassment to the newly liberated country. But grief remained, and the impact of the loss of sons and husbands reverberated down families through the generations since.

Remembering the War [...]

The Launch of Nollaig Bhaile Phib, Christmas Fayre @St Peter’s took place on Wednesday,

The committee, who cannot believe it’s not yet time to look ridiculous for Christmas, promise to launch Christmas in Phibsborugh with a splash of Christmas cheer and plenty of mulled wine.

The event scheduled for a new time slot of 12.30 on Sunday the 2nd December will have all the Christmas stall usual usuals and more to tempt your eyes, ears and tastebuds. 

Our stall [...]

The Launch of Nollaig Bhaile Phib, Christmas Fayre @St Peter’s took place on Wednesday,

The committee, who cannot believe it’s not yet time to look ridiculous for Christmas, promise to launch Christmas in Phibsborugh with a splash of Christmas cheer and plenty of mulled wine.

The event scheduled for a new time slot of 12.30 on Sunday the 2nd December will have all the Christmas stall usual usuals and more to tempt your eyes, ears and tastebuds. 

Our stall [...]

(based on an article by Ron Rolheiser OMI)

At any given time, most of the world believes that death isn’t final, that some form of immortality exists. Most people believe that those who have died still exist in some state, in some modality, in some place, in some heaven or hell, however that might be conceived. In some conceptions, immortality is seen as a state wherein a person is still conscious and relational; while in other concepts, existence after death is [...]

(based on an article by Ron Rolheiser OMI)

At any given time, most of the world believes that death isn’t final, that some form of immortality exists. Most people believe that those who have died still exist in some state, in some modality, in some place, in some heaven or hell, however that might be conceived. In some conceptions, immortality is seen as a state wherein a person is still conscious and relational; while in other concepts, existence after death is [...]

VLM (Vincentian Lay Mission’s) 5km run yesterday for “Miles for Mission” produced a ‘Peter’s win.

Gordon came third of a field in which his beard was “grayer” than those of most of the participants. 

It all contributes to an awareness that Mission is important at all ages and at all times and the Vincentian commitment to Mission in the 21st century is vital and assured.

If you wish to volunteer for mission overseas with VLM’s, you can find more information here

It happened in the rather anodyne surroundings of the inter-religious prayer space in Amsterdam Airport, where I was saying Mass on my way to becoming a Missionary in China. Excited does not do justice the feelings running through me as I waited for my flight to the East and the beginnings of a mission that had been calling me since I entered religious life. The bland l”ets-not-offend-anybody” design of the “chapel” could not distract from the intensity of the [...]

It happened in the rather anodyne surroundings of the inter-religious prayer space in Amsterdam Airport, where I was saying Mass on my way to becoming a Missionary in China. Excited does not do justice the feelings running through me as I waited for my flight to the East and the beginnings of a mission that had been calling me since I entered religious life. The bland l”ets-not-offend-anybody” design of the “chapel” could not distract from the intensity of the [...]

In my childhood, Irish dancing was a respectable and worthy pursuit for young children of means, and as such, I was trooped to learn our ‘Haon, do, tri” (which I still remember and can produce if pushed) but I lasted for three lessons only. It never took, and my mother was spared the expenses of the uniform, which even for boys, would bankrupt a small nation if stitching time and effort had to be paid for. (It was the sixties, [...]

In my childhood, Irish dancing was a respectable and worthy pursuit for young children of means, and as such, I was trooped to learn our ‘Haon, do, tri” (which I still remember and can produce if pushed) but I lasted for three lessons only. It never took, and my mother was spared the expenses of the uniform, which even for boys, would bankrupt a small nation if stitching time and effort had to be paid for. (It was the sixties, [...]

The Feast of the Holy Rosary will see the launch of St. Peter’s Rosary walk around the side altars of the Church. The opening ceremony will take place at the end of Mass at 11.30pm  The Walk will be available during the regular Church opening hours with a scheduled reciting of the Rosary each day at 12 noon.

(Monday because of Church cleaning, the recitation will take place in the sacristy, access through the parish office)

Desmond Gunning will lead an Ivy Day Walking Tour of Phibsborough next Saturday the 6th October. The walk will leave St Peter’s Church at 2.30 pm. and will introduce the Harry Clarke treasures of the Church before exploring other aspects of historical Phibsborough There will be no fee charged, but donations would be gratefully received by   Friends of  St. Peters Church.   Walk will finish at Phibsborough House (Jim Clarke’s) Monck Place at 4.00 pm approx.