Category Archives: People from the Diocese

Service of Thanksgiving for Former Diocesan Treasurer, Ken Hastie

Today in our Diocese, we are remembering with thanksgiving, Ken Hastie, who died on 27th March. Ken was a long-time parishioner of Cloyne Union of parishes in East Cork.  He was a Reader in the Diocese, and served for many … Continue reading

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Historic and Busy Week Ahead in the Church of Ireland Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Today is the start of a busy and frenetic week in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  It will be the final full week in office of the Diocesan Secretary, Wilfred Baker who, after almost an entire career … Continue reading

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Rugby Pundit and Broadcaster, George Hook, speaks at Lent Men’s Breakfast in Parishes of Douglas and Frankfield

On Saturday 21st  February, rugby pundit and broadcaster George Hook was the guest speaker at the Lent Men’s Breakfast held in Douglas. This event, which was the second of its kind held in the parish, filled Bull McCabes bar on the Airport Road … Continue reading

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Love for Those in Need on St Valentine’s Day in the Diocese of Cork

The Reverend Elaine Murray, who is Rector of Carrigaline in the Diocese of Cork, and also Children’s Ministry Coordinator in the United Diocese of Cork, Coyne and Ross, made a Saint Valentine’s Day appeal to parishes recently.  She asked parishes to think … 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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