St Matthews was officially opened on December the 22th 1974

first Sacristan - Paddy Sneyd and Esther Ryan

First wedding in St Matthews Church Stephens Day 26th December1974

First Baptisms in St Matthews 29th December 1974

Lorraine Bernadette Mitchell from Blackditch Road, Daughter of John and Ann
Kevin Elton McNamara Oranmore Road, Son of Patrick and Phyllis
Lisa Mary Cooke Cloiginn Road, daughter of Marion Cooke
Sharon Christina Doyle Sillogue Road, Daughter of Thomas and Patricia

The first Easter Vigil Baby Baptised
Lesley Mary Whelan born on the 30th March 1977 Baptised by Fr Hughes

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photographer Noel Robinson R.I.P. Blackditch Road

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photographer Noel Robinson R.I.P. Blackditch Road

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photographer Noel Robinson R.I.P. Blackditch Road

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photographer Noel Robinson R.I.P. Blackditch Road

Fr John Wall, Fr Michael Cleary, Fr Brady, Fr Randles, Fr Connelly

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