‘I don’t get downhearted. You just keep going’

FATHER CUSHEN’S kitchen countertops can hardly be seen for the array of cards covering them.

And that’s just the overspill from his sitting room where the cabinets are similarly swamped.

He recently celebrated his ruby jubilee, 40 years as a priest, and the cards are from family, friends and well-wishers congratulating him on his achievement.