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Christy ring chalice
On Tuesday 25th August 2026, Fr. Paddy O'Reilly osa, Provincial of the Augustinian Order in Ireland, met with the President of the GAA Jarlath Burns, for a special ceremony to hand over the Christy Ring Chalice to the GAA Museum
Also in attendance was Fr. Pat Gayer osa and Br. Bernard Twomey osa
Christy Ring donated his 8th All-Ireland medal to go towards the making of a beautiful chalice
In 1954 Christy Ring and the local people of Cork gave precious items to go towards the making of a chalice. Christy Ring donated his 8th All-Ireland medal which was melted and incorporated into the base of the ornate chalice.
The chalice was used during the Augustinian Order's final Mass on 12th July 2026 in Cork. The chalice is now on display in the GAA museum in Dublin to accompany his 7 other All-Ireland medals
Augustinian professions
Fearghal Cadden osa
Fearghal made his Solemn Profession of Vows in John's Lane Church, Dublin, on Saturday 15th August 2026
Fr. Paddy O'Reilly osa, Prior Provincial, celebrated the ceremony. Fearghal was joined by his Augustinian brothers, his family and friends for the occasion.
"You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." St. Augustine
Adeel Abid osa
Adeel made his Solemn Profession of Vows in John's Lane Church, Dublin on Saturday 15th August 2024
"What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy."
St. Augustine
Adeel was joined by his Augustinian brothers, family and friends at the ceremony which was celebrated by Fr. Paddy O'Reilly osa, Prior Provincial
Other News and events
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.