THE IRISH CATHOLIC WEEKLY NEWSPAPER & THE OCTOBER MAGNIFICAT are now available for purchase in Holycross Abbey Gift Shop. Opening Hours – Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm & Sundays from 11.30am to 5pm (closed for lunch from 1pm…
Michaelmas Day
Today, September 29th is Michaelmas Day, holy day of St. Michael the Archangel and traditionally a harvest festival of great celebration. The monks of Holycross Abbey honoured St. Michael in a special way. From medieval times, Michaelmas Day was observed…
The Village Market -Michaelmas Market Day
Next Saturday is our Michaelmas market day in Holycross. October 2nd marks our celebration of St Michael, who is the patron Saint of our national school, Scoil Michéal Naofa. It is our hope to recreate some old traditions on the…