Diocesan Youth Council – West Cork Youth Shopping Trip to Cork City

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Eighty-seven young people from all over West Cork descended on Cork City on Saturday, 13th December for the annual Christmas shopping and ice skating trip of the Diocesan Youth Council. Two buses left the west, one from Drimoleague collecting from Dunmanway and Bandon and one from Skibbereen collecting from Rosscarbery and Clonakilty. After time in the city shopping, the group traveled to Mahon for ice skating. Thanks to all the leaders especially Richard Anderson and Hilda Connolly.  A great day!

West Cork Youth Shopping Trip to Cork City

West Cork Youth Shopping Trip to Cork City

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150th Anniversary of the Death of George Boole to be Commemorated

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
George Boole

George Boole

Today (8th December) is the anniversary of the death 150 years ago of George Boole, first Professor of Mathematics at University College Cork, and one of the fathers of computer science.  The Service of Choral Evensong will take place at Saint Michael’s Church, Blackrock, Cork, the church attended by Boole and his family; he is buried in the adjoining churchyard.

The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, will preside at the Service which will be taken by the rector, the Venerable Adrian Wilkinson and sung by the Clerks Choral.

The preacher will be the Reverend Canon Dr Mark Hucknall, Chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral (Boole was originally from Lincoln) who holds doctorates in both science and theology.  Among the distinguished guests will be Dr Michael Murphy, President of University College Cork; the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mary Shields; the Mayor of Cork County, Cllr Alan Coleman; and the British Ambassador to Ireland,  Dominick Chilcott, CMG.

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New Chaplain to the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has announced the appointment of the Reverend Elaine Murray, Rector of Carrigaline Union of Parishes as one of his two domestic chaplains.  Elaine will succeed the Reverend Edwin Hunter who is now Priest-in-Charge of Youghal Union of Parishes.

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Earlier in the year, the Bishop also announced the appointment of the Reverend John Ardis as one of his two domestic chaplains.  John Ardis succeeded Canon Eithne Lynch as a domestic chaplain to the Bishop.

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Karen Underwood ~ Seasonal Blues and Gospel Concert at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork is delighted to be presenting a seasonal concert with renowned Cork based Blues and Gospel singer Karen Underwood on Sunday, 7th December at 7 p.m..  She will be supported by John O’Brien (piano and arrangements), Dave Duffy (bass) and Davie Ryan (drums) and the Cathedral Choir will provide some of the backing vocals on the night.  Karen will be singing Gospel music including Christmas favourites.

Tickets: €10 (Family ticket €20) available at the door.  Proceeds in aid of the Cathedral maintenance fund.

Karen Underwood with accompanist John O'Brien

Karen Underwood with accompanist John O’Brien

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Presentations to Former Principal of Midleton College

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

midleton college logoMr Simon Thompson, who was Principal of Midleton College until last August, returned to the College yesterday for some formal ceremonies of farewell.  Staff and students spoke at a special full assembly of the school (all staff and all students) at midday, when a presentation of an especially commissioned silver scallop shell was made to Mr Thompson. The scallop shell features in the school crest and is the symbol of pilgrimage and journey, as well as of new beginnings in baptism.

In the afternoon the former Principal was entertained by the Parent-Teacher Association and last evening the Board of Governors hosted a dinner for Board members and former Board members as well as Deputy Principals who worked with Mr Thompson.  On behalf of the Boards, the Chairperson, Dr Paul Colton, presented Mr Thompson with a carving of bog oak aptly named ‘New Horizons’ which features a child at its centre.

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Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Chairperson of the Boards of Midleton College, makes a presentation to the school’s formal Principal, Mr Simon Thompson and to Ms Grace Hamilton.

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