Excursion to Fanad, County Donegal
- IE CA DL/5/25/7
- Parte
- c.1954
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
A view of Capuchin friars during an excursion to Fanad Lighthouse on the north coast of County Donegal.
Excursion to Fanad, County Donegal
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A view of Capuchin friars during an excursion to Fanad Lighthouse on the north coast of County Donegal.
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Capuchin friars about to embark upon an excursion to Arranmore Island (‘Árainn Mhór’) off the coast of County Donegal. A manuscript annotation on the reverse of the print reads 'August '54, Arranmore Excursion'. It is likely that the image was taken at Burtonport Harbour.
Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. at Ard Mhuire Friary
Parte deIrish Capuchin Archives
File of photographs of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. (1912-1995) at Ard Mhuire Friary, County Donegal. Some of the prints show friends and relations visiting the friary and adjoining grounds. Most of the prints are annotated with details and dates on the reverse.
Exterior View of Ard Mhuire Friary
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A view of the exterior of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and the adjoining church in County Donegal.
Postcard Prints of Ard Mhuire Friary and Retreat Centre
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File of fifteen colour postcard prints showing various views (exterior and aerial) of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and Retreat Centre, Creeslough, County Donegal. There are multiple copies of some of the postcards and most are annotated on the reverse with captions and information regarding printers and publishers. Printed titles on the postcards include ‘Capuchin Franciscan Friary’, ‘Ard Mhuire, Cresslough, County Donegal’, ‘Capuchin Theological Seminary, Ard Mhuire’ and ‘Centre for Retreats, Conference and Seminars’.
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.
Postcard Print of Ard Mhuire Friary and Retreat Centre
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Postcard print of a view of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary and Retreat Centre (taken from the shoreline of Sheephaven Bay) in County Donegal.
The Coming of the Friars to Ard Mhuire
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Clipping of a poem by Lizzie MacDerby (dated 6 Aug. 1933) referring to the arrival of the Capuchin Franciscan friars in County Donegal. The poem was published in the 'Derry Journal'.
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A photocopy of an article titled ‘Ards House’ published in 'The Father Mathew Record' (Feb. 1967), pp 17-24. The article was written by Edward MacIntyre with an introduction by Fr. Benedict Cullen OFM Cap. The article provides a history of Ards House and the former Stewart-Bam estate. The article headings are as follows: The Lifford Inquisition, John (‘half-hanged’) MacNaughton, The builder of Ards House, Road from Letterkenny, Magistrate, Beggard the Estate, Uncle of Lord Castlereagh, Land Acts, Chapel and Choir, and A Greater Landlord. The article also publishes two images of Lady Ena Stewart and the staff of Ards House.
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Clipping of an article by Paddy Walsh titled ‘A Visit to Ard Mhuire’ published in the 'Donegal People’s Press' (28 Dec. 1984). The article traces the history of the Ards estate and refers to the work of the friars at the retreat centre. The article includes a photographic print of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. (1912-1995), Fr. Albert Hayes OFM Cap. (1915-2005) and Br. Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. (1901-1998).