Category Archives: Special Events

“Forever Mine” Stage Play at The Carraig Centre

2023 marks the 250th anniversary of “Amazing Grace” – the world’s best-loved hymn and one of the most recorded songs of all time, and The Carraig Centre is delighted to host a performance of the brand-new stage play “Forever Mine” … Continue reading

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St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline launched their Bicentenary Celebrations

On Tuesday, 7th January 2023, St Mary’s Church marked the beginning of their 200th Anniversary Celebrations with an Opening Service at which the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross preached. St Mary’s has curated a Programme of Events for the … Continue reading

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Morning Vigil at Cloyne Cathedral

On Saturday, 28th January, Bishop Paul Colton held a Morning Vigil at Cloyne Cathedral to pray for the vacant parishes in the Diocese, and also for vocations to lay and ordained ministry. The Bishop led the Vigil in the Quire … Continue reading

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Bishop Paul receives Ashton School Hall of Fame Award during Prize Day Ceremony

Last Friday, 2nd December 2022, Ashton School held its annual Prize Day Ceremony, which recognises students for their academic and extra-curricular achievements. During the ceremony Principal Adrian Landen also reported on the highlights and activities of the school year. After the … Continue reading

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Carrigrohane Union Christmas Festival

Next week, Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th December, Carrigrohane Union of Parishes are inviting everyone to take part in their very exciting Christmas Festival weekend. Christmas Trees, decorated by local groups, schools and businesses, are on display in St Peter’s … Continue reading

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