Category Archives: Parish News

St Luke’s Church, Douglas Marks 150 Years

St Luke’s Church in Douglas was buzzing with warmth and community spirit last Sunday, 30th November 2025, as parishioners, diocesan lay readers, civic representatives, and current and former clergy gathered to mark the church’s 150th anniversary. The service was led by … Continue reading

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From Carrigaline to the Clouds: A Parishioner’s Journey to Everest Base Camp

Carrigaline Parishioner Rowland Newenham recently returned from his trip to Nepal, where he and his daughter Janet hiked to the Base Camp on Mount Everest. Rowland writes: I had the pleasure recently of hiking to Everest Base Camp in the … Continue reading

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Skibbereen Rowing Club names boat after Founding Member and Abbeystrewry Parishioner Richard Hosford

Back in May, Abbeystrewry Parishioner Richard Hosford was guest of honour at the Skibbereen Rowing Club for a boat naming ceremony. The boat, an Eight, which is a racing shell used for competitive rowing and designed for eight rowers, was … Continue reading

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St James’s Church, Mallow celebrates 200 Years

On Sunday, 21st July 2024, Mallow Union of Parishes celebrated the Bicentenary of the Consecration of St James’s Church with a Festival Eucharist. the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton preached and presided at the service, and St James’s Church was full … Continue reading

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Sea Sunday at Christ Church, Rushbrooke, Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes

On Sunday, 14th July at Christ Church, Rushbrooke (Cobh), the annual Sea Sunday service took place. Representatives from many aspects of Irish maritime life were present. Special music before and after the service was performed by the band The Doggy … Continue reading

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