Category Archives: Eco Congregation

Special School Assembly to Coincide with School Climate Strike

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

One way in which a primary school in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork marked the Climate Strike on recent Fridays was to hold a special assembly to coincide with the events worldwide. The children of St Mary’s Church … Continue reading →

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Service of Blessing of Animals in St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The annual Blessing of Animals Service was held in St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline recently. Although again mainly dogs turned up in need of a blessing, there were a couple of very brave cats and a bemused looking fish!

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Eco Approach to Rural Churchyard in West Cork

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Some graveyards are beautifully manicured with neatly cut grass while others have a more natural, even wild appearance. Myross churchyard, at Union Hall in West Cork, falls into the latter category. As a result, it is home to a rich … Continue reading →

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Appointment of Priest-in-Charge of Youghal Union of Parishes and Part-time Chaplain to Midleton College, County Cork

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The appointment is announced of the Ven. Andrew Orr (who is currently Rector of the Tullow Group of Parishes in the United Dioceses of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, and Archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin) to serve half-time as priest-in-charge of … Continue reading →

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Workshop on Recycling in Carrigaline Church of Ireland Eco-Congregation

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Carrigaline Union of parishes in the Diocese of Cork is an Eco Congregation and following on from this understanding of living lightly on the earth, the parishioners were delighted, on Monday 28th May, to host a Workshop on Recycling. Dan … Continue reading →

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