Br. Paul O’Donovan RIP
Today we celebrate the funeral of our brother, Paul O’Donovan, who passed to the Lord earlier this week at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork; a Cork man born in Bandon, he was in his 72th year. Br Paul joined the Capuchin Order in Rochestown friary being received there on the 3rd October 1961. In 1962…
Br James Ryan RIP
With sadness we regret to inform you that our brother, James Ryan has died; a Cork man born in Mitchelstown, he was in his 89th year. James joined the Capuchins in Rochestown, Co. Cork, on 31st October 1956. He made first profession a year later and perpetual profession on 12th November 1960 in Ard Mhuire,…
Capuchins to lead Vespers in Clarendon St Church
As part of the Year for Consecrated Life, we have been invited to lead Vespers in Clarendon Street Church (Off Grafton Street) Dublin on Thursday 17th of September at 6pm. This is also the Feast of the Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi.
Be-sandaled brothers! The reasons for bare footed friars
Perhaps the question we are most often asked as friars is, “Why do you wear sandals and go barefoot in all weathers?” Monastic and Franciscan tradition gives three answers to this: Firstly, to ground us in this moment in recollection and to remind us that we are pilgrims on a journey, “abiding not long in…
Feast of St Michan of Dublin:
Today we keep the feast of one of the old Celtic Saints, St. Michan of Dublin! The parish under his patronage is ministered to by the Capuchin community from the Church St. friary and is the oldest parish in Dublin, traditionally serving the inner city markets community. Our Parish Priest and Guardian, Fr. Bryan has…
St. Maximillian Kolbe, Franciscan Martyr of Auschwitz: a witness to hope!
Today we Franciscans keep the feast of our brother St. Maximilian Kolbe, martyr of Auschwitz who died on Aug.14, 1941. He was a Polish Conventual friar, well known for his immense love of Our Lady, who provided shelter for thousands of Jews in his friary and was an active voice against the Nazi violence. He…
Blessed Mark of Aviano the Cappuccino Capuchin!
Feast of our brother Blessed Mark of Aviano today, a friar who cemented our Capuchin connection to coffee forever! He passed to the Lord on this day in the year 1699 after an extraordinary life of service, prayer, preaching and miracles that saw him act as envoy of the Pope to the Emperor while…
Passing to the Lord of Br. Noel Winston 18th December 1937 – 7th August 2015
Dear friends, Please pray with us for the eternal repose of the soul of our brother, Noel Winston, who passed peacefully to the Lord yesterday evening in St. Francis Hospice, Raheny in the presence of his sister Kay and the friars. May he rest in peace. Brother Noel (Athanasius) was born in Co. Roscommon, on…
A decaf moment: Stormlight
Stormlight: Storms bring their own light; sharp lined and lightening cut, by which old truth assumes the beauty of the new and Mother Earth eden breathes again, if only for a moment. Their rain, drilling down, brooks no opposition, gives no quarter, and must be simply received and submitted to, abandoning any pretense at…
We regularly audit Irish business websites and see these same issues repeated.
The good news?
They’re all fixable.
A strategic website supports growth, credibility and trust.
#WebDesignIreland #SME ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Website speed directly affects:
✔ Engagement
✔ Google rankings
✔ Conversion rates
Slow websites cost money.
Performance matters.
#WebsiteSpeed #seoireland ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
An accessible website ensures no one is excluded from accessing your information or services.
In Ireland, accessibility standards are becoming increasingly important — both ethically and legally.
Inclusive design benefits everyone.
#accessibility #WCAG #inclusiveweb ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌾✨ Website Go Live: West Cork Farm Tours
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the new West Cork Farm Tours website!
Designed to showcase authentic farm experiences, local produce, and immersive tours, the new site makes it easy for visitors to explore, learn, and book with confidence.
The result? A warm, welcoming platform that reflects the heart of rural West Cork.
👉 Visit: westcorkfarmtours.com/
👉 Let’s build your digital presence: actonbv.com/contact
.
.
.
#ActonBV #digitalmarketing #design #webdesigner #seo #marketing #branding #websitedesign #webdeveloper #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #business #web #wordpress #ui #uidesign ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
💬 What Our Clients Say
.
.
.
.
👉 Let’s build your digital presence: actonbv.com/contact ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
👋 Planning a new website or thinking of improving your current one?
.
.
.
📩 Get in touch: actonbv.com/contact ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Your homepage should answer three things immediately:
• Who you are
• What you do
• How to contact you
If it doesn’t, it may be time for an update.
.
.
.
#ActonBV #digitalmarketing #design #webdesigner #seo #marketing #branding #websitedesign #webdeveloper #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #business #web #wordpress #ui #uidesign ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
📱 Did You Know?
More than half of website visits now happen on mobile.
If your site isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re likely losing enquiries.
Let’s build your digital presence: actonbv.com/contact
.
.
.
#ActonBV #digitalmarketing #design #webdesigner #seo #marketing #branding #websitedesign #webdeveloper #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #business #web #wordpress #ui #uidesign ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“We’re delighted with our new parish website! It’s easy to use, beautifully designed, and has everything we need—from online newsletters to our webcam and donation features. Big thanks to the team for the smooth go‑live and amazing support!”
— Templemore Parish
.
.
.
.
#ActonBV #digitalmarketing #design #webdesigner #seo #marketing #branding #websitedesign #webdeveloper #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #business #web #wordpress #ui #uidesigner ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook