Fr. Whelan said Mass in Rathoe this morning, 4/2/2012.

To his total surpriseĀ  a number of parishioners and servers were waiting for him in the vestry to wish him congratulations on his 79th trip around the sun.

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This was organised by Jo O’Toole and sacristan Tony Byrne……

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……ably abetted by some of the parishioners and servers.

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What a pleasant way to start the day. Let’s see plenty more trips around the sun Fr. Ned.

Pictures by Pat Bermingham – Photographer