Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season of preparation for the great feast of Easter. It falls on 18 February this year, and Easter Sunday is 5 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 on Ash Wednesday from after the 6:00pm mass until 9:00pm, and ashes will be available then also.