Help the Ballyshannon Franciscan brothers help others

An 800-year-old campaign to help the poor continues this Friday evening with the annual missionary fund-raising Fior Ceili at the Franciscan Friary Hall in Rossnowlagh, outside Ballyshannon.

Franciscans have been helping the poor and providing humanitarian relief around the world since founder Francis knelt in prayer to raise funds to repair a crumbling church outside Assisi in Italy in the early 13th century.

Music at Friday’s ceili from 8pm to 11 pm will be provided by Ceili Time, a group formed by two McGlone brothers from Omagh.

There will be a raffle and prizes and the €10 admission fee includes refreshments.