Parishioners receive ash through innovative ways

A woman collects an envelope of ashes at Carlow Cathederal in Co Carlow. Photo: Niall Carson/PA

Catholic Churches across the country found novel ways of ensuring their parishioners received ashes on Wednesday, all while adhering to lockdown restrictions.

From takeaway containers, to envelopes and DIY ash, many embraced the tradition of rubbing ash on the forehead through innovative ways.