The Pattern went off well with a good crowd enjoying the outdoor Mass in Clonmacnois with fine sunny weather right up to Communion time when a little light rain paid a visit. Our Bishop Colm O'Reilly celebrated the Mass and the Papal Nuncio gave the homily and a Papal Blessing.Father O Hanlon presented the Nuncio with a Celtic Cross and he also presented a gift from the parish to Father Mc Gauley who has been attending the Pattern for 50 years and leading the special Station after the ceremonies. Maybe next year the collectors on the gates might count the number attending.