There has been a recent increase in Church of Ireland members in the west of Ireland as well as more people going forward for the ministry.

Report shows illustrated map of the west of Ireland and a manuscript.

Interview with Reverend John Neill, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry.

Man fixing flag.

Reverend Anthony Previte, a former welder, arriving for his ordination ceremony.

Interview with Reverend Anthony Previte.

Photo call with the Bishop of Tuam.

Interview with Canon Leslie Forrest, Rectory of Galway and Oughterard.

Dignitaries at the ceremony inside St. Nicholas' Church, Galway.

Bishop O’Neill addressing the congregation.

Reverend John Coote Duggan giving homily.

Ordination ceremony and Reverend Previte's family.

Stained glass window in the church.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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