Category Archives: Ashton School

New Prayer Tree for St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

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

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

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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Celebrating 150 Years Saint Luke’s Home, Cork

On Tuesday, 18th October, The Feast of St Luke, a Diocesan Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Sesquicentenary of the Foundation of Saint Luke’s Home, Cork in 1872 was held at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. Saint Luke’s is a … Continue reading

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West Cork Church chosen by Bishop Paul Colton for his Christmas Message to Schools, Young People and the Young at Heart

Bishop Paul Colton chose the West Cork village of Castletownshend as the setting for his 2021 Christmas Message to schools, young people and the young at heart. On a dismal December day, assisted by Mrs Susan Colton on the camera, … Continue reading

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