Extension to St Multose National School, Kinsale opened by Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Friday, 16th May, the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton visited St Multose National School, Kinsale, County Cork, to open a substantial new extension to the school.  Prior to the opening the pupils and teachers led a Service of Thanksgiving in the adjacent parochial hall at which they were joined by parents and representatives of the local community.

The Principal of the School, Ms Fiona Giles, welcomed everyone, and both she and the chairperson of the Board, Mr John Stanley paid tribute to all in the school community who had worked so hard to achieve two such extensions to the school in a relatively short period of time.  During the morning the school community also took the opportunity to say a very sincere ‘thank you’ to the rector, Canon David Williams, and to wish him well on his forthcoming retirement.

Watched by pupils and parents from St Multose National School, Kinsale, Bishop Paul Colton cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new extension to the school. Included in the photograph are the Mayor of Kinsale, Cllr Tony Cierans (left), the chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr John Stanley (second left), the school principal, Ms Fiona Giles (third left at back) and right, Canon David Williams, Rector of Kinsale. (Photo: Brian O'Reilly)

Watched by pupils and parents from St Multose National School, Kinsale, Bishop Paul Colton cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new extension to the school. Included in the photograph are the Mayor of Kinsale, Cllr Tony Cierans (left), the chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr John Stanley (second left), the school principal, Ms Fiona Giles (third left at back) and right, Canon David Williams, Rector of Kinsale. (Photo: Brian O’Reilly)

Here is a gallery of photos from the day thanks to photographer Brian O’Reilly:

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New Principal Announced for Bandon Grammar School

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Board of Directors of Bandon Grammar School are delighted to announce that Ian Coombes, headmaster of Kilkenny College,  has been appointed as principal of the school.  He will replace David Sutton who will be retiring at the end of August.

Ian Coombes, who returns to Bandon Grammar School as Principal

Ian Coombes, who returns to Bandon Grammar School as Principal

Ian is no stranger to Bandon Grammar School having been principal here for ten years until 2010 when he was appointed headmaster of Kilkenny College. The Chairperson of the Board of Management, Canon Paul Willoughby, commenting on the appointment said:

 I am delighted at Ian’s appointment. I first got to know Ian when my children were boarding pupils here at Bandon. The one thing that stands out for me was his pastoral care of my children, sometimes when problems arose. Nothing was too much trouble.   Pastoral care of pupils has always been Ian’s number one priority. He also has great wisdom and broad experience of education in Ireland  which we will need in Bandon in the coming years. Our particular educational sector is under great pressure at present with many issues and challenges to be faced.

Ian, a native of Clonakilty, is a past pupil of Bandon Grammar School. He also taught Geography and History here for 18 years. He is hugely committed to a broad curriculum in school and along with sport, where he has a background in both playing and coaching rugby, he is also committed to the artistic side of school life. is vision for Bandon Grammar School is to keep it at the forefront of Irish and international education during his tenure.

Canon Willoughby added:

We look forward to welcoming Ian, Glynnis and their family back to Bandon and to the Diocese of  Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

 

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Carrigrohane Youth Trip 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Over 4 days after Easter, 46 young people plus leaders from the Carrigrohane Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork gathered at the Faith Mission Centre in Bandon for their annual trip.  Here is their report:

“This year we looked at the story of NOAH, with each session looking at a different aspect, how the New Testament taught the story, and how it related to us.”

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“So we saw that Noah was a great example of faith (Hebrews 11), we saw the seriousness of sin and the need for the cross (Ezekiel 14), we saw that Noah was a story of warning that Jesus taught on for our benefit (Luke 17) and finally we heard that just as Noah and his family placed their trust in the ark to save them, so we to can trust in God’s better, 2nd ark – Jesus himself (1 Peter 3).”

“As well as main worship and teaching sessions with the youth band, we had a great prayer room space and the usual craic with group games, late nights, and beach trips.”

Obviously it was a wonderful time for everyone involved.

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Death of Much Loved Retired Priest in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The Reverend Avril Kingston (1934 - 2014)

The Reverend Avril Kingston (1934 – 2014)

We, in Cork, Cloyne and Ross, are very sad to learn of the death on Sunday, 18th May, of the Reverend Avril Dawson Kingston, of Glencairn, County Waterford.

Following her retirement from the auxiliary ministry, Avril continued to hold the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate in the United Dioceses.

The Reverend Avril Kingston (born in 1934) was made deacon in 1994 and ordained priest in 1995.  She served in the auxiliary ministry, mainly in the south city parish of Douglas Union with Frankfield. This involved lots of travel, willingly undertaken, from her home on the Cork – Waterford border at the north-eastern extremity of the Diocese.

Avril also helped in other parishes when needed, including notably in the Parishes of Fermoy Union.

Bishop Colton, paying tribute to Avril, said:

Avril’s ministry was faithful, committed and generous.  It was hugely appreciated by the people of Douglas Union with Frankfield, as well as in the other parishes where she assisted from time to time, including Fermoy Union, and in the Cathedral parish of the neighbouring Diocese of Lismore, close to her home.  I give thanks personally for her prayerful and thoughtful ministry, and her unfailing gentleness and kindness to those she met.

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Annual IDAHOT Service in St Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The Reverend Brian O'Rourke (third from left - Rector of St Anne's, Shandon) and Mr Stephen Spillane (who gave the address) and visitors present at the 2014 IDAHOT Service at St Anne's Church, Shandon, Cork on Sunday, 18th May.

The Reverend Brian O’Rourke (third from left – Rector of St Anne’s, Shandon) and Mr Stephen Spillane (who gave the address) and visitors present at the 2014 IDAHOT Service at St Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork on Sunday, 18th May.

As part of the local listening process to GBT voices, Stephen Spillane was invited to give the address.

As part of the local listening process to GBT voices, Stephen Spillane was invited to give the address.

The music at the Service was provided by Choral Con Fusion, Cork's LGBT Choir.

The music at the Service was provided by Choral Con Fusion, Cork’s LGBT Choir.

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