Category Archives: Remembrance

Ecumenical Service of Remembrance held at Youghal Lifeboat Station

On Sunday, 14th November, parishioners of Youghal Union joined with people from all over the seafaring town to remember those who died at sea in both World Wars and deceased members of the Naval Service, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Continue reading

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Remembrance Sunday in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes

On 14th November, a Liturgy for Remembrance Sunday was held in in Christ Church, Rushbrooke, Cobh. Various veterans’ groups were in attendance with standards, including the Cobh Branch of ONE, the Royal British Legion, the Military Police Association, the Royal … Continue reading

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Act of Remembrance 2020 at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork

On Sunday, 8th November 2020, with church buildings closed for public worship, an Act of Remembrance took place, as in other years, in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. It was recorded and you are invited to view it here.

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St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork To Open for Personal Prayer Remembering Covid-19 Victims

As part of the annual Remembrance/All Souls’ weekend, Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork will open temporarily on Saturday 7th November, for personal prayer as permitted by current level 5 regulations,  to allow members of the public to come in to … Continue reading

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Cork Harbour Tragedy Commemorated in Cobh

On Saturday 14th December, a large gathering assembled in Cobh to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy.   The tragedy occurred on the night of 12th December, 1942 when 5 men died in extreme weather conditions whilst carrying … Continue reading

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