Category Archives: Church Services

‘Xperimental’ – Intergenerational Worship in Carrigrohane Church of Ireland Parish

On Sunday the 8th March, Carrigrohane Union of parishes held ‘Xperimental’ – its informal, inter-generational worship gathering. Matt Gould hosted the night of band-led worship and chat-show style discussion about what being a ‘living Sacrifice‘ (from Romans chapter 12) means. … Continue reading

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Ecumenical Children’s Service for World Day of Prayer in Crosshaven, County Cork

Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Church, Crosshaven, County Cork was full to capacity with 200 school children their teachers, principals and many others for the World Day of Prayer Service on Friday, 6th March. The children’s service was led by the … Continue reading

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Installations to the Chapter of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

At Evensong on Sunday, 8th March, two Canons were installed in the Chapter of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.  Canon Paul Willoughby, who was already a Chapter Canon, was installed as Canon Treasurer.  He is also Prebendary of Tymothan in … Continue reading

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Canon Trevor Lester Installed in Rosscarbery Cathedral

On Sunday afternoon, 22nd February, during Evening Prayer at the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbey, County Cork, the Reverend Trevor Lester was installed as a Canon (Prebend of the Island). The preacher was Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson. Mr Wilfred Baker acted as … Continue reading

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‘Father of the Information Age’ – George- Boole – Remembered at Church Service in Cork

2015 marks the bicentenary of the birth of George Boole.  Boole has been described as the ‘father of the information age.’  He was a largely self-taught mathematician, born in Lincoln, but who was appointed in 1849 as the first Professor … Continue reading

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