Emper community celebrate 40 years with Fr Fitzsimons
The community of Emper celebrated the 40th anniversary of Very Rev William Fitzsimons' arrival in the parish. The local school hosted a surprise party for the 94-year-old priest to honor his long-standing service.
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Highlights the role of long-serving community leaders in rural social cohesion.
It was party time in Emper last Thursday as staff and pupils of the local national school were joined by members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Very Rev William Fitzsimons’ arrival in the parish.
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