REGINA: Were you familiar with Ireland before you went?
FATHER MOORE: I did not know much about Ireland at all before this trip. I'm Portuguese (the only side that's ethnic), and Ireland wasn’t even on my radar screen.
REGINA: What were your impressions?
FATHER MOORE: I was surprised at how much I liked it! I had read up on the island and its history, but still wasn't prepared for the beauty of the place.
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Father Moore preaches like a Dominican of old at ancient Muckross Abbey, where his impromptu Mass drew astonished tourists from several countries.
(Photo Credit: Alex Choong)