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Monastery
We are a religious community of Redemptorist priests and brothers, living and working in Esker, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Our Redemptorist Community first came to Esker in 1901.
We came here to spread the Gospel of Jesus in the West of Ireland and although our methods have may have changed the message is still the same. "God Loves Us."
As a religious community we offer parish missions and novenas in the dioceses of Clonfert, Raphoe, Achonry, Elphin, Tuam, Galway, Killala and Killaloe.
Here at the monastery we welcome all visitors from those who need confession or consultation to those who wish to get objects blessed e.g. cars or religious goods.
Many come to the monastery to receive a blessing of the first class relic of St. Gerard Majella especially expectant mothers, for whom St. Gerard Majella is the patron saint.
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The Friars Preachers, as the Dominicans were called, came to Ireland in 1224, when they made their first foundation in Dublin. in 1241 the Lord of Athenry, Meyler de Bermingham, brought them to Athenry and and gave them 1500 acres as well as abundant tithes for their new foundation.
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 Some interesting facts about the cemetery at Esker (includes pictures)
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The Redemptorists were founded to be “extraordinary preachers of the Word of God”. Preaching is what we do best. We conduct missions, retreats and novenas in churches and parishes all over the country. We have three mission teams, based in Belfast, Limerick Dundalk/Esker.
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A selection of pamphlets, booklets and information from the various courses and retreats at Esker.
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