Portlaoise Parish

John Lonergan - former Governor of Mountjoy Prison - addressed the theme “I was in prison and you visited me” at the Portlaoise Novena on 13th March 2013.

Brian Crowley reflects on his own life and how his faith helped him cope with the aftermath of an accident, when only 16, that left him paralysed.

Kilkenny Hurling Manager Brian Cody shared his story of “Success through Discipline” at the Portlaoise Novena on 27th Feb 2013.

Singer Frances Black shared her story of recovering from addiction to alcohol at the Portlaoise Novena on 20th February 2013.

Radio Presenter and T.V. Broadcaster Hector O’hEochagáin shared his positive spin on life at the Portlaoise Parish Novena on 13th Feb 2013.