ACP AGM TODAY! Radisson Hotel, Athlone – 2.00-5.00pm – All Welcome.
Does any man dream that a Gael can fear?
Of a thousand deeds let him learn but one!
The Shannon swept onward broad and clear,
Between the beleaguers and broad Athlone.
ACP AGM 2023 – Tues 7 Nov
2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone
Theme: The Last Priests in Ireland – What is Life Like for Them?
Speakers: Paddy Byrne, John Dunphy, Julieann Moran and Tim Hazelwood
All welcome
Paddy Byrne
Paddy is the parish priest of Abbeyleix. From Carlow town, he was educated in Carlow CBS and studied Business and Politics in Trinity College Dublin before training to be a priest in Carlow College. He writes for a number of media outlets. He has almost 31,000 followers on Twitter. Just back from a trip to Asia!
John Dunphy
A 64 year-old from Ballinakill Co. Laois. Studied in the Salesian college there and after Leaving Cert in 1977 went to Maynooth. Ordained in 1984 and then spent 8 years teaching in Knockbeg College Carlow; 8 years as curate in Monasterevin parish; and 5 years as curate in Newbridge. Appointed Parish Priest of Graiguecullen parish in 2005 and ministering there ever since.
Julieann Moran
Julieann is the General Secretary of the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland. She was a core member of the writing group for the Irish National Synthesis that was sent to Rome following the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod and was one of the four in-person delegates who travelled to Prague to deliver the Irish presentation at the European Continental Assembly. This presentation greatly impacted the final document that was prepared at this assembly and later the working document for the Universal Stage of the Synod.
Whilst a key part of Julieann’s role is the continued promotion of both the Universal Synod and the Irish Synodal Pathway, Julieann is also working with parishes and dioceses to embed synodal practices in the day-to-day life and mission of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Acknowledging the significant changes that are being asked of priests, Julieann is also working with clergy groups around the country, providing space for them to reflect on the future of priestly ministry in the synodal context.
Tim Hazelwood
Priest of Cloyne diocese and ACP Leadership Team member. Predominantly involved in the Care of Priests for ACP.
DIRECTIONS TO RADISSON HOTEL, ATHLONE:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is in the heart of Athlone, within a 5-minute walk of St. Peter and Paul’s Church and Athlone Town Centre. This 4-star hotel is 0.4 km from Athlone Castle and 7.4 km from Athlone Golf Club. The hotel offers 145 parking spaces, complimentary for hotel guests and delegates.
From Dublin by car: 1h 30min via M4 or M6 (125km). M6 Exit 11 – Town Centre
From Galway by car: 1h via M6 (86km). M6 Exit 11 – Town Centre
Eircode: N37 A8X9
By Rail: +2 min taxi or 10 min walk (600m) via Southern Station Rd and Northgate St.
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-athlone
Northgate Street, Athlone; +353 (90) 644 2600;
The poem (extract) above is A Ballad of Athlone by Aubrey de Vere (1814-1902).