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The Long Awaited Transfer to the National Museum
In 1974, Our Lady of Fethard, a wooden statue of Madonna and Child from Fethard, Co. Tipperary was brought to the National Museum of Ireland by Fr. Leddin OSA, for recording and photographing. The statue has been in the museum ever since. Despite many attempts over the last 50 years to formalise the situation, it was not until September
In 1974, Our Lady of Fethard, a wooden statue of Madonna and Child from Fethard, Co. Tipperary was brought to the National Museum of Ireland by Fr. Leddin OSA, for recording and photographing. The statue has been in the museum ever since. Despite many attempts over the last 50 years to formalise the situation, it was not until September 2025 that the Order and NMI came to an arrangement that would make the statue available/accessible to the people of Fethard on request.
The statue had been hidden in a tunnel under the old Abbey during the time of Cromwell and not discovered until the 19th Century
Aidan Doyle Chalice
The Aidan Doyle Chalice has 4 football medals attached to the base two of which are All-Ireland medals. The medals were won by Aidan Doyle from 1915 - 1918 when he played for Wexford.
The Chalice was presented to the Augustinian Fathers in 1968 and, in June 2025, under the direction of Fr. Michael Mernagh OSA whose relative also play
The Aidan Doyle Chalice has 4 football medals attached to the base two of which are All-Ireland medals. The medals were won by Aidan Doyle from 1915 - 1918 when he played for Wexford.
The Chalice was presented to the Augustinian Fathers in 1968 and, in June 2025, under the direction of Fr. Michael Mernagh OSA whose relative also played on the same team as Aidan Doyle, the chalice has now been given on long-term loan to the GAA Museum Croke Park where it is currently on display
Emblem
Emblem
As believers, we are called to serve...
The Augustinian logo (or emblem) centres on a flaming heart pierced by an arrow resting on an open book, symbolizing St. Augustine’s intense love for God, the pursuit of wisdom, and the scripture.
Developed over centuries, this emblem reflects the core Augustinian values of spirituality and
As believers, we are called to serve...
The Augustinian logo (or emblem) centres on a flaming heart pierced by an arrow resting on an open book, symbolizing St. Augustine’s intense love for God, the pursuit of wisdom, and the scripture.
Developed over centuries, this emblem reflects the core Augustinian values of spirituality and community ("one mind and one heart") and "restless" charity.