On Sunday, 26th May 2024, the Rev. Elise Hanley, Rector of Cobh & Glanmire Union of Parishes, joined the Very Rev. Tom McDermott of Cobh Parish in blessing a new pilot boat for the Port of Cork. The festivities were held at Quay’s Bar in Cobh and included Port employees and their families. A competition had been held for the children to choose the name of the pilot boat, and the winning submission was Solas.

May God bless all who sail on Solas, and all who work in our ports and on the sea.

Photos: The Very Rev. Tom McDermot