Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season of preparation for the great feast of Easter. It falls on 5 March this year, and Easter Sunday is 20 April.
Masses for Ash Wednesday in Galway Cathedral follow the normal weekday schedule, being celebrated at 11:00am and 6:00pm. Ashes will be distributed at all masses.
In addition, there will be a period of quiet reflection and prayer between 7:00pm and 9:00pm on Ash Wednesday, and ashes will be available then also.