Another public meeting over loss of Straide priest

A THIRD public meeting has been organised in Straide following the loss of their resident parish priest from September due to the impact of decreasing vocations.

It will be held this evening (Wednesday) at 9 p.m. in St. Peter and Paul Church and another large attendance is expected.

Fr. Martin Convey, Straide P.P., is scheduled to transfer to Collooney, Co. Sligo, next month, with Fr. Stephen O’Mahony, P.P. in Bohola, taking on the extra responsibility of serving the parishioners of Straide.

However, the lack of communication regarding the transfer has left locals outraged.

Bishop Paul Dempsey broke the news when he addressed parishioners at Mass on July 10.

Parish representatives had a meeting with Bishop Dempsey last Thursday in Ballaghaderreen and the outcome of that meeting will be discussed with parishioners at Wednesday's meeting.