A voice of strength during 12 days of darkness and despair

IN the sacristy of the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Midleton, Father Billy O’Donovan ponders the fallout from the tragic death of Robert Holohan.

“Some things are changed forever. I do think the town will recover, but it’s going to take a long time,” he says.

A candle of hope for Robert stands in front of the altar, beside his picture. “We lit the candle in the hope that Robert would be found safe and well. Our hope now is that God will give Robert’s family the grace and strength to rise above the darkness of this time.”