Co. Leitrim • 6 stories • Since 2026-04-12
The Poor Clare Sisters at the convent in Drumshanbo have announced that eucharistic adoration will be suspended from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning. This is a significant change to regular devotional practices during the most solemn week of the Christian calendar.
A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8 Ball Pro Championships in Malta over the weekend. Despite their team losing in the semi-finals to France, the player was named Player of the Tournament, an honour recognising the best statistician among all competing teams. The player credits excellent training facilities at Pernlis in Leitrim for their competitive preparation.
The Poor Clare Sisters at Drumshanbo Convent will suspend eucharistic adoration from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning. This suspension is part of the church's observance during the most solemn week of the liturgical year.
A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8-ball pro championships in Malta over the weekend. The player's team was defeated in the semi-finals by France, but the player earned player of the tournament recognition. The player credits excellent training facilities at Pernlis in Leitrim and the supportive local pool committee for enabling competitive success.
A Leitrim pool player's competitive journey began at age 10 after attending a snooker exhibition by Max Elby in Drumshanbo. The player won a raffle prize—a cue signed by Max Elby and Stephen Densy—thanks to an act of generosity by John Casey, pool committee chairman, who redirected his brother's raffle win to local youth. This led to coaching from Liam Shanley and a 14-year competitive pool career.
The Poor Clare Sisters' convent in Drumshambo has announced that adoration will be suspended from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning during Holy Week. Those accustomed to performing adoration at the convent should note this temporary closure during the sacred liturgical period.