The friary and church are bright and spacious.  Visitors come from all over Ireland to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Throughout the year a series of retreats caters for people from all walks of life.

Mass Times

Mon-Sat: 8am in the Oratory chapel
Sundays and Holy Days: 9am & 5.30pm (5:30pm Mass on St Patrick’s Day)

Confessions

Mon-Sat: 11am-1pm , 3pm-5.30pm
Sunday 2.30pm-4.30pm

Please ring the bell by the confessional at the rear of the main church.

Retreat Centre Office Hours

Monday to Saturday: 11am – 4pm

Office Phone No: 074 91 38909 / 00353 74 91 38909 (from N.I. & abroad)

Coffee Dock & Shop Opening Hours

Saturday: 12 – 5.30pm
Sunday: 1 – 6.30pm

Friary Phone No: 074 91 38005 / 00353 74 91 38005 (from N.I. & abroad)

Shop Phone No: 074 91 38593 / 00353 74 91 38593 (from N.I. & abroad)

Fresh, clean air, home-made jam, home-grown potatoes and freshly caught fish do for the body what the peaceful surroundings do for the spirit. The friars would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the ongoing support and encouragement they enjoy from the local people and the diocesan clergy.

To find out more about the Retreats conducted at Ard Mhuire, Click Here
For a relaxing tour of the Retreat House and grounds, start the video.

Tel: 074-9138005/9138031
Fax: 074-913837
Address:
Capuchin Friary
Ard Mhuire,
Creeslough,
Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal.

News And Events, Ard Mhuire

Brother Charles Sérignat RIP
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
We express our deepest sympathy to Charles's family and friends as well as to the Friars of the Delegation of Great Britain. Brother Charles had a close association with Ireland...
European Meeting of Capuchin Friars, Częstochowa, Poland
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
This week the Capuchin Friars from around Europe have gathered in Częstochowa, Poland for a meeting to discuss the future direction of the Capuchin Order in Europe. The theme of...
Gospel Reflection – The Rich Young Man
Friday, 08 October 2021
The Rich Young Man Jesus was setting out on a journey, a road that would ultimately lead him to Calvary as the suffering, serving Messiah.  Are his followers prepared to...
Visit the New Website for the Irish Centre for Padre Pio – www.padrepio.ie
Monday, 04 October 2021
The new website for the Irish Centre for Padre Pio / The National Shrine of St Pio (Church Street, Dublin 7) : www.padrepio.ie 
The Solemn Profession of Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap
Monday, 04 October 2021
    Today, on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap. professed his solemn vows into the hands of Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap. (Provincial...
Livestream: Solemn Profession of Vows for Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap
Monday, 04 October 2021
This afternoon at 3.30pm, Brother Antony Kurian OFM Cap. will make his solemn profession of vows as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The ceremony takes place in St Mary of the...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Francis of Assisi
Sunday, 03 October 2021
Brother Sean Kelly OFM Cap., reflects on the life and mission of St Francis of Assisi in the last in our series  - Praying with the Capuchin Saints. These reflections...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – Clare of Assisi
Saturday, 02 October 2021
[embed]https://youtu.be/Qy2mKF2mDKM[/embed] In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints - Brother Adrian Curran OFM Cap, explores the important role the word of God played in the life of St...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Leopold Mandic
Friday, 01 October 2021
In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints, Brother Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap, explores the life of St Leopold Mandic.   [embed]https://youtu.be/b0DiHdcPwJ8[/embed]
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Lawrence of Brindisi
Thursday, 30 September 2021
In this episode of Praying with the Capuchin Saints, Brother Michael Duffy OFM Cap. reflects on the life of St Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church. [embed]https://youtu.be/Bw2ODvFxqEA[/embed]
Praying with the Capuchin Franciscan Saints – St Anthony of Padua
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
In the third of our series 'Praying with the Capuchin Franciscan Saints', Brother Terence Harrington OFM Cap reflects on the life of one of the World's most popular Saints, Anthony...
Praying with the Capuchin Saints – St Felix of Cantalice
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Join us for our second reflection from 'Praying with the Capuchin Saints'. Today's reflection comes from Brother Sean Donohoe OFM Cap. (Guardian of the Capuchin Friary Raheny & Postulant Director)...