My poor orderly has nearly emptied the well, of course leaving the six dead Germans behind, in his efforts to make enough …
WWI
July 31, 2026
We continue Fr Willie’s account of July 31, 1917. What is most noticeable is his good humour and cheerfulness, even in the …
July 31, 2026
On August 12 1917 Fr Willie sent his last “budget” home to his father. It was a long account of his involvement …
July 29, 2026
Fr Willie had a tremendous joy and cheerfulness that easily communicated itself to others. He also retained this sense of fun despite …
July 20, 2026
The reformation of one’s life must be the work of every day. I should take each rule and duty, think how Jesus …
July 17, 2026
Fr Willie gave his last homily 109 years ago today. Here is Alfred O’Rahilly’s account of this last sermon, complete with valuable …
July 15, 2026
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the birth of St John the Baptist. The Church only celebrates the birth of Jesus, …
June 24, 2026
Today we have a small excerpt from one of Fr Doyle’s letters which describes his preparations for the Battle of Messines. It …
June 6, 2026
I have not told them at home, and do not want them to know but we have had a terrible time for …
June 5, 2026
I had not the heart to wake up the poor nuns, and after all when one is fast asleep, is not a …
June 4, 2026