Category Archives: Anniversaries

Saint Luke’s Home in Cork reaches 150 year Milestone in Caring for Older People

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Saint Luke’s Home, a residential care home in Cork for older people which also established Ireland’s first specialist unit for people living with dementia, marked the start of its 150th anniversary year yesterday, 1st March 2022. ‘In fact we were … Continue reading →

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“The Shandon Mystery” – Bishop Paul inaugurates the 300th Anniversary celebrations at Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon

Posted on February 4, 2022 by mediaccr

The tercentenary, 300 years, of the present day Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork’s iconic church, with its famous Shandon Bells, will be inaugurated on Sunday 6th February 2022 by the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, when he visits … Continue reading →

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Final 150th Anniversary Celebration Service held at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on September 29, 2021 by mediaccr

On its Patronal Festival last Sunday, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral closed a year of celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the present building with a Festive Choral Evensong.  Present were members of the Cathedral Chapter, ecumenical guests … Continue reading →

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Cork Service Marks Centenary of the End of the War of Independence

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday 27th June a Diocesan Service, with civic and ecumenical participation, was held in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork to mark the upcoming centenary of the truce: the end of the War of Independence in Ireland. The Service, which … Continue reading →

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Bishop Colton Presents Fund-Raising Proceeds to the Dean of Cork to mark 150th Anniversary of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

30th November 2020 marked the 150th anniversary of the Consecration of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork and a short Service online inaugurated a year of celebrations. Marking the anniversary personally, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, and Mrs Susan … Continue reading →

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