Watch: West Cork priest with incurable cancer bids emotional farewell to parishioners

In a video, Fr Galvin held back tears as he said thank you, asked for forgiveness and for prayers as he retires from official duty

Fr Gerard Galvin, who has been parish priest of Muintir Bháire near Durrus in West Cork since 2009. Picture: Denis Boyle - 2019

A parish priest with incurable cancer has issued an emotional online farewell to his parishioners following the official announcement of his retirement.

Fr Gerard Galvin, who has been parish priest of Muintir Bháire near Durrus in West Cork since 2009, held back tears as he said thank you, asked for forgiveness and for prayers as he retires from official duty.