Galway's Ash Wednesday drive-thru is back

In 2017, St. Patrick’s Church in Glenamaddy introduced a drive-thru system for parishioners to receive their ashes on the go.

And today is no different.

According to the local priest, Paddy Mooney was service was implemented to meet the busy lives of the people of Glenamaddy.

The system allowed the busy people of the parish to drive in one gate of the church, wait in line in their tractor or car, receive their ashes from the local parish priest and exit by the other gate.

Posting on Facebook this morning, the church confirmed it will take place again this year.

Over the years they’ve thanked everyone involved for being reverent, respectful and creating a wonderful atmosphere.

The service took place from 8am to 9.30am today.

Would you like communion with that?