Our dear brother, Fr Diarmaid Ó Riain OFM has gone home to God. He was 93 years old.
Born in Galbally, Co. Limerick, he joined the Franciscan Order in 1950, and made his First Profession in 1951. He was ordained a priest in Rome in 1958.
He served with generosity and gentle devotion in many of our Irish friaries.
For decades he was associated with the Intercession for Priests that took place each August in All Hallows Dublin.
May he delight forever in the Lord's love.
From rip.ie
The death has occurred of Fr Diarmuid O’Riain OFM, Franciscan Friary Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, formerly of Galbally, Co Limerick.
April 15, 2026 - (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham.
Predeceased by his sisters, Ann, Sister Kathleen and Sister Enda.
Fr Diarmaid will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Breda, brothers, Tim and Michael, nephews and nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, his Franciscan community and many friends.
Reposing at The Franciscan Friary Church, Multyfarnham on Friday April 17, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday April 18 at 12 noon and may be viewed on the live webcam at the link below.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Welcome Sister Death
Webcam for Funeral Mass
