The Mothers’ Union in Cork, Cloyne and Ross held a conference in the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery from 18th to 20th November. The theme was ‘Small Change: Big Difference.’ The keynote speaker was Mary Good and workshops included: the changing church (led by Jean Ritchie), positive thinking really does change your brain (Avril Jennings), freedom to choose (Sylvia Helen) and a Christian’s response to poverty and injustice (Cliona Murphy from Tearfund).

L-R Sylvia Helen (workshop leader), Jennifer Kingston (organiser), Avril Jennings (workshop leader), Mary Good (guest speaker), Patsy Devoy (reflection leader), Jean Ritchie (workshop leader), Judy Peters (social policy officer), Cliona Murphy (workshop leader).