A bust by local artist Mel French of Fr. Joseph Mullooly OP, a renowned archaeologist who discovered the ancient Basilica of S. Clemente in Rome, was unveiled in Lanesboro on Sunday last, December 16 th by His Excellency, Noel Fahey, Irish Ambassador to the Holy See. Fr. Mullooly was born in Lehery in the Parish of Rathcline. This year his memory was honoured in Rome and in his native parish when the 150th Anniversary of his discovery was commemorated. The bust by local artist Mel French which is located in the grounds of the Parish Church was unveiled after the 11.30 Mass on Sunday last, 16th of September. Pictured are Noel Fahey, Irish Ambassador to the Holy See and Bishop of Ardagh, Colm O’Reilly. Pic Courtesy of The Irish Catholic.
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