Special function to honour one of Meath’s most innovative priests
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

One of the most innovative priests in the Diocese of Meath is to be honoured at a special function in Trim later this month. 

Fr Andrew Farrell (pictured) recently retired as parish priest of Trim after 15 years and is credited with bringing many innovative ideas to parishes in the diocese during his tenure. 

During his 25 years in Navan Fr Farrell was instrumental in setting up Navan Credit Union and Navan Meals On Wheels as well as St Mary's Special School at Athlumney. 

In Kingscourt, Fr Farrell renovated three churches, two cemeteries and built a new parochial house. 

When he moved to Trim in 1994, the ever-busy priest oversaw necessary infrastructural work in St Patrick's Church and in Boardsmill Church.  He was instrumental is selling a parcel of parish land for a retirement complex in Trim, which is now the Knightsbridge retirement village. 

A committee was recently formed to organise the presentation to mark Fr Farrell's retirement.  Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick's Church on Friday 26 February at 7:30pm, followed by the presentation and function in Scoil Mhuire. 

There are also plans to erect a plaque in honour of the retired PP in the church grounds in Trim.

by Sean Ryan

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