Happiness Conference
On Sunday, Michael Duignan introduced the Happiness Conference 2026, organised by the Irish Dominicans at the Galway Bay…
Read more >Welcome to the Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora
The Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora are Roman Catholic dioceses in the western part of Ireland. The site aims to show the various activities and ministries through which we try to live out God’s love in today’s world.
Diocesan Events
Diocesan News
Prayer for Peace as Tensions Rise
At a time when tensions are rising in many parts of the world, we remember the need to…
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Stepping Forward in Faith and Fellowship
Joyful and prayerful scenes unfolded in the Cathedral this Sunday afternoon as the Rite of Election and the…
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Tangled Temptations and the Task of Lent
Bishop Michael’s Homily on the Occasion of the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion, First…
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Renewed Mission in the West!
Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran and Bishop Michael Duignan on the appointment of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop…
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Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
Today, on the Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse, a Candle of Atonement was lit…
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First Scrutiny Celebrated at Galway Cathedral
The First Scrutiny for those preparing for Baptism at Easter was celebrated recently at Galway Cathedral. This important…
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Mercy Memorial in Gort
A memorial bench has been unveiled and blessed in Gort to honour the contribution of the Sisters of…
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Confirmation Celebrations Begin
This week, across the Dioceses, the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in many parishes. It is…
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Galway Cathedral Announces Upcoming Novena
Monday 2 February – Tuesday 10 February 2026 Theme: “Let us go to the house of the Lord”…
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Jubilee Year Closes at Galway Cathedral
On Sunday afternoon, the 4th of January, at Galway Cathedral, we joyfully marked the closing of the Jubilee…
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Hope on the Seven Hills: A Connemara Pilgrimage to Rome
As the Atlantic gales began to rattle the windows of our homes in Connemara this mid-November, a small…
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