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Category Archives: Church in Society
St Luke’s Home Celebrates 25 Years in Mahon, Cork
On Thursday 21st November a large gathering of staff, friends and volunteers came to celebrate with the residents, 25 years in Mahon for St Luke’s Home, Cork. Mr Tony O’Brien, CEO of the Charity gave the opening address. Bishop … Continue reading
Faith Story Boards in Dunmanway Church as part of Sam Maguire Trail
In recent times St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Dunmanway, County Cork has been in the news for its partnership with the local community and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the church where Sam Maguire attended as a … Continue reading
New Lord Mayor of Cork makes Courtesy Visit to Bishop Colton
On Tuesday 27th August, the new Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dr John Sheehan and the Lady Mayoress, Aedamar Sheehan made a courtesy visit to the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton and Mrs Susan Colton at … Continue reading
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‘Victoria’ screenwriter, Daisy Goodwin, with West Cork church connections, announced as final speaker for West Cork History Festival
The closing speaker of the 2019 West Cork History Festival will be screenwriter and novelist Daisy Goodwin, who wrote the hugely popular TV series Victoria on the life of Queen Victoria. Daisy will speak about writing Victoria and her own West Cork … Continue reading
Money raised for vital work on Cobh (Mixed) National School
In recent weeks Cobh Mixed National School, in Cobh, County Cork, held their annual play in their school hall. Before the event, a cheque for €1200 for the repair and upgrade of the school hall was presented by Tracey Fortune … Continue reading
Posted in Church in Society, Cork, Education, Fund-Raising, Schools in the Diocese
Sea Sunday celebrated in Cobh, County Cork
On 14th July, the annual Sea Sunday service took place in Christ Church, Rushbrooke, County Cork with a large congregation present. The Service was attended by a wide range of civic dignitaries including representatives from the Cobh ONE (ex-servicemen) branch, … Continue reading
Annual Blessing of Bonnets in Cobh, County Cork to Remember Deported Women
On Thursday 11th July, The Revd Paul Arbuthnot, Rector of Cobh & Glanmire Union of Parishes, alongside Fr John McCarthy, Administrator of St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, led the annual Blessing of the Bonnets in Cobh Heritage Centre. This event, organised … Continue reading
