Francis Gleeson

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Service marks centenary of ‘The Last General Absolution of the Munsters’

Irish priest survived the Battle of Loos and became known as ‘the saint of the trenches’

Print of famous painting inscribed by chaplain, Fr Gleeson

Events will take place at Clonliffe College and at the Pro Cathedral

Moving painting by Matania rekindles memories of ‘Irish Times’ readers

Stole found in storage in London museum with copy of famous painting

Lost Fortunino Matania masterpiece depicts the Royal Munster Fusiliers regiment on the eve of a battle which would wipe out most of their number

First time that a Catholic commemoration service held in the church since 1972