Category Archives: Ashton School

Secondary Schools gather at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral for Final Service with Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on January 15, 2026 by mediaccr

Students and staff from the Diocese’s three Church of Ireland secondary schools gathered last Monday, 12th January 2026, at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral for a special service marking the conclusion of their shared worship with Bishop Paul Colton ahead of his … Continue reading →

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The Colton Family’s parting gift to the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross: a new bell for its future synods and councils

Posted on December 4, 2025 by mediaccr

As Bishop Paul Colton prepares to bring his more than 27-year tenure as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to a close, he announced at the Diocesan Synod (27 September 2025) that he and his family had commissioned a new … Continue reading →

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New Prayer Tree for St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

Posted on August 12, 2023 by mediaccr

A prayer tree that was made by the students of Ashton School has been donated by Bishop Colton to St. Fachtna’s Cathedral in Rosscarbery. It is currently being used as part of the ‘Souls of our Shoes’ exhibition which was … Continue reading →

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Bishop Paul receives Ashton School Hall of Fame Award during Prize Day Ceremony

Posted on December 6, 2022 by mediaccr

Last Friday, 2nd December 2022, Ashton School held its annual Prize Day Ceremony, which recognises students for their academic and extra-curricular achievements. During the ceremony Principal Adrian Landen also reported on the highlights and activities of the school year. After the … Continue reading →

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Bishop Paul Colton to receive Ashton School Hall of Fame Award

Posted on November 29, 2022 by mediaccr

On Friday next, 2nd December 2022, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton is to be presented with the Hall of Fame Award by his former secondary school, Ashton School in Cork. The Ashton … Continue reading →

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