The late David Heap
Search
31 Dec 2025
Search
31 Dec 2025
Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content.
Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist.
If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter .
Support our mission and join our community now.
To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles!
Alternatively, you can pay €0.50 per article, capped at €1 per day.
Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism!
Pope Leo and Sen Aubrey McCarthy
Kildare politician Senator Aubrey McCarthy said it was a “privilege” to meet Pope Leo XIV, the new pontiff, during a recent audience in Rome.
He took the opportunity to extend an invitation to Pope Leo to visit Kildare “in the near future.” He spoke of the county’s deep-rooted connection to St. Brigid, its vibrant communities, and its longstanding tradition of hospitality.
READ NEXT Delay to expansion of Kildare train services 'will hit quality of life'
The Naas man presented the pope with a handcrafted Newbridge Silverware St. Brigid’s Cross. The gift symbolises peace, protection and the enduring legacy of St. Brigid.
Sen. McCarthy said that he was honoured to share the story of St Bridget with Pope Leo. He expressed the hope that the invitation to visit Kildare will be taken up soon.
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.
This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.
