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Watch a video recording of our recent Centenary Remembrance of our Deceased Salesian Sisters.

Salesian Sisters Centenary Celebration on Zoom on the 8th of December 2020 at 7pm. 

More details are to follow

Some photos from mass today, at Our Lady of the Rosary, in remembrance of Our Deceased Salesian Sisters.

There will be a mass on Sunday 15th November 2020, in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, at 2pm.

On the 23rd of October 2020, we in Dún Íde community gathered for  a celebratory meal and evening prayer (compiled by Sr. Mary McCormack) to mark the arrival of the first Salesian Sisters in Limerick one hundred years ago. For all that has been “THANKS”; for all that will be “YES”!

In the heart of Limerick City on Friday 28th February as the book ‘Against the Odds’ a history of the Foundation of the Province, was launched in Halla Íde -  the first house and teaching venue the Salesian Sisters established in 1920.

On Sunday the 11th of October, the book "Against the Odds" was featured on RTE Radio 1, The History Show with Myles Dungan. Dr Sinead McCoole talks about a group of Salesian sisters who set up a school in Limerick at the height of the War of Independence in 1920. Listen to the interview now

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Salesian Sisters in Ireland and throughout this Centenary Year members of the religious community, past and current pupils and teachers of Salesian schools and the wider community will come together to celebrate the huge impact of the Order on education in Ireland. 

View the events planned for 2020 as part of the Salesian Sisters celebrations for the Centenary Year. Also make sure to keep an eye out for local events.

View photos that were taken throughout the celebration of the Opening of our Centenary Year 1920-2020 Mass Celebration.

The Opening Event to celebrate the commencement of our Centenary has happened. A sincere thanks to all who were present and to the many friends,  neighbours, co-workers who accompanied you.