Birr Parish Priest Fr Tom Hogan. Rising energy costs to hit local churchesPrevious Next Image 1 of 2 Birr Parish Priest Fr Tom Hogan. Image 2 of 2 Tullamore’s Fr Joe Gallagher. Ger RogersAgainst a backdrop of spiralling energy costs and dwindling congregations, two local church leaders have spoken of the huge challenges they are facing this winter in trying to maintain light and heat in their local parishes. In Tullamore, Fr Joe Gallagher believes their heating and lighting costs will be “more than double” this winter, in comparison to last year.

Source: Irish Independent October 17, 2022 11:51 UTC