Construction of New Ard Mhuire Friary
- IE CA DL/5/35/2
- Parte
- c.1963-1967
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
An image of construction work on the new Ard Mhuire Friary in County Donegal.
Construction of New Ard Mhuire Friary
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
An image of construction work on the new Ard Mhuire Friary in County Donegal.
Construction of New Ard Mhuire Friary
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
An image of the near-completed new Ard Mhuire Friary in County Donegal. The old friary building (formerly Ards House) stands in the foreground.
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Photographic prints of the interior (and High Altar) of the Oratory in Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary in County Donegal. The prints have annotations on the reverse: ‘Fr. Augustine [Donal] O’Mahony OFM Cap.’ and ‘A. O’Shea, Art Studios, Letterkenny’. The prints were probably for publication in 'Eirigh', an Irish Capuchin periodical.
Exterior Views of Ard Mhuire Friary and Retreat Centre
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Photographic prints of exterior views of Ard Mhuire Friary and the Retreat Centre, Sheephaven Bay, County Donegal. Some of the images show the surrounding gardens and grounds (including a few images of snow-covered buildings). Some of the images are in the form of printed prayer cards.
Exterior View of Ard Mhuire Friary
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A view of the exterior of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and the adjoining church on the shores of Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal.
Exterior View of Ard Mhuire Friary
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A view of snow-covered exterior and grounds of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and the adjoining church in County Donegal.
Postcard Print of Ard Mhuire Friary and Retreat Centre
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Postcard print of an aerial view of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and Retreat Centre, Creeslough, County Donegal.
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Clipping from of an article titled ‘New Capuchin Home’ from 'The Father Mathew Record' (May 1930) referring to the opening of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary in County Donegal. The article reads:
'On the shores of Sheephaven Bay, there stands Ards House, the former home of the Stewart family. This house and adjoining estate have been in the hands of the Irish Land Commission, and the Capuchin Fathers purchased the residence and part of the surrounding land. … The house is large and commodious, and is in splendid condition, having been occupied until quite recently'.
The file also includes a article titled 'The Brown Habit in Tirconaill again' published in the 'Franciscan Annals' (May 1930) and a copy of a poem by Máire Ní Shioradáin titled 'Failte', composed for the friars on assuming ownership of Ards House.
New Friary for Capuchin Order opened at Ards
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
Complete copies of the 'Derry Journal' (15 Nov. 1966, 18 Nov. 1966 and 19 Nov. 1966), 'Donegal Press' (18 Nov. 1966), and 'Donegal Democrat' (18 Nov. 1966) which include extensive reportage on the opening of the new Ard Mhuire Friary and Capuchin House of Studies. Includes photographic prints of Bishop Anthony McFeely (1909-1986) blessing the new church and friary and various friars and attendees at the celebration. The file also includes some loose clippings of articles (from the 'Irish Press' and 'Irish Independent') covering the opening.
Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. and Ard Mhuire Friary
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Clipping of articles from 'The Tirconaill Tribune' titled ‘From Ballyvourney to Creeslough / Fr. David of Ards’ and ‘The Death of Fr. David, Ards Friary’ referring to the life of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. The articles refer to Fr. David’s experiences as student in Rome during the Second World War, to his life as a friar in the old Ard Mhuire Friary, and to the history of Ards House and its occupants.