It was the end of an era as Longford priest Fr Ber Hogan marked his retirement with a Mass and special community event in Drumlish after 52 years in the priesthood.
The celebration was held in Drumlish Community Centre on Sunday, November 8.
Fr Hogan also celebrated his Golden Jubilee in 2024.
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5. Fr Ber Hogan with his family members in Drumlish Community Centre on Sunday, November 8 at the function, organised by the Parish Pastoral Council, to mark Fr Ber’s retirement from the priesthood after 52 years
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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6. Pat, Tom, Fr Ber and Eileen Hogan
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7. Seamus and Annette Kane with Fr Ber Hogan
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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8. Fr Ber Hogan, who is retiring after 52 years, pictured with the Parish Pastoral Council in Drumlish Community Centre after he celebrated Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish
Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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