Category Archives: Diocese

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

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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Lead Evangelist appointed for the Carraig Centre in Ballincollig

Carrigrohane Union of Parishes have announced the appointment of Matt Gould as Lead Evangelist and community leader at the Carraig Centre in Ballincollig. Matt has spent thirteen years as youth worker in Carrigrohane Union of Parishes and has recently completed … Continue reading

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Shine A Light Night for Templebreedy Group of Parishes

On Friday 15th October, members of Templebreedy Group of Parishes spent the night sleeping outdoors in support of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light Night National ‘Sleep Out’. Focus Ireland is a national charity working with families, children and young people … Continue reading

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Talking inclusiveness with Stephen Spillane at St Anne’s Church, Shandon

“People and Places” continues this week with a visit to St Anne’s Church, Shandon, where we meet churchwarden Stephen Spillane. He talks about the broadness of being inclusive and reaching out to the community as part of St Anne’s vision … Continue reading

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Youghal and Cloyne Unions raise €500 for people living in poverty overseas

A sponsored walk by members of Youghal and Cloyne Unions has raised more than €500 for Christian Aid’s work in some of the world’s poorest communities overseas. Last month, around 20 parishioners strolled along the new Youghal boardwalk from Redbarn … Continue reading

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