The Mothers’ Union of Cork, Cloyne and Ross celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation (historically known as ‘Lady Day’) with their Diocesan Festival Service in Christ Church, Fermoy on Sunday afternoon 22nd March. The Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, presided and the speaker was the All-Ireland President of the Mothers’ Union Mrs Phyllis Grothier. Templebreedy Parish Children’s Choir sang at the Service and afterwards hospitality was provided by the local parish, where the the rector is the Reverend Eileen Cremin,

Pictured following the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Festival Service held in Christ Church, Fermoy on March 22nd are: (l to r) the Reverend Isobel Jackson (MU Diocesan Chaplain), Mrs Phyllis Grothier (MU All Ireland President), the Bishop, Mrs Patsy Devoy (MU Diocesan President), the Reverend Eileen Cremin (Rector of Fermoy Union).