Storkstown Community Maintains Peace Prayers Since Ukraine Invasion

In Storkstown, County Laois, the community has been holding a post‑mass peace prayer each Sunday since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The gatherings are a quiet reminder of global unity and spiritual resolve, with residents reflecting on the conflict from their own parish grounds. A local priest has spoken about how persistent prayer can help people cope during times of crisis, underscoring the importance of these weekly moments for the town’s faith‑based community. The practice continues to bring together neighbours in a shared act of hope and solidarity. For more information, see Shannonside coverage.

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