Advertisement

Could a lack of priests be hurting funerals?

St. Peter’s Church in Lurgan, Co. Armagh has announced the end of its parish’s tradition to walk...

Share this article

15.32 8 Jul 2025


Could a lack of priests be hurting funerals?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.32 8 Jul 2025


St. Peter’s Church in Lurgan, Co. Armagh has announced the end of its parish’s tradition to walk from the church to St Colman’s Graveyard after a funeral. The walks were impacting priests’ schedules. Parish Priest Father Colum Murphy said that changes were necessary, given the increasing workload and pressure that the priests are under.

Joining Kieran to discuss this is Dave McGowan, CEO of McGowan’s Funeral Home and Father Iggy O’Donovan.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:06:57

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review September 21st 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:06:57


EU Commissioner for Economy an...

00:08:57

EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:08:57


First Up - September 21st 2026

00:06:50

First Up - September 21st 2026

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:50


Monday business news headlines

00:08:29

Monday business news headlines

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:08:29