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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

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

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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National Heritage Award for mosaics at the Church of the Ascension, Timoleague, Co. Cork

Posted on October 27, 2021 by mediaccr

The mosaics at the Church of the Ascension, Timoleague in Kilgariffe Union of Parishes were awarded the National Heritage Award for County Cork in 2021. Built in 1811, the church building is of local and national importance. Minister Heather Humphreys … Continue reading →

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Ecumenism in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes

Posted on October 11, 2021 by mediaccr

This week’s video in the “People and Places” series is about Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes and its Rector, the Rev. Paul Arbuthnot, who talks about ecumenical relationships in his parish amongst other things.  Watch the video here. 

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New Interactive Visitor Experience at St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, County Cork

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

One of Ireland’s oldest churches to remain in continuous use, St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal, has a great many stories to tell. Now an exciting new immersive visitor experience in the church, ‘Voices of St. Mary’s’, lets visitors hear … Continue reading →

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County Cork Rector ‘Shears’ a Parishioner’s Lockdown Locks and Beard in aid of Church Conservation Work

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Outside, in the delightful summer sun at Timoleague, County Cork, Geoffrey Hanbidge had his Lockdown beard and hair cut off by his rector, the Rev. Kingsley Sutton, on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th June.  Witnessed by a small crowd of amused, … Continue reading →

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