For the 14th year in a row, the Annual Christian Aid Sheep’s Head Hike is to take place next Saturday, 3rd September 2022.
Sheep Head’s hike walkers. Photo: Christian Aid Ireland.
Andrew Coleman from Christian Aid Ireland writes:
Our annual hike the largest hill hiking event on the Sheep’s Head Way peninsula and it has been happening for over 14 years. The last two years were very restricted due to Covid, but this year the event will be as usual again. In the past, hundreds of people have participated to raise funds for Christian Aid work worldwide. It s a great day and event.
There are three available routes for all levels of walkers. You can find more information on the Christian Aid Ireland website.
Thirty choristers and six supervisors departed by coach early on Sunday morning, 21st August, bound for Killary Adventure Centre in Connemara. It was the first residential trip away since the pandemic, and for a few of the younger ones it was their first time away from home.
Choristers enjoying the Connemara counryside
Whilst kayaking, gorge walking, archery and climbing ropes were at the front of the choristers’ minds, Director of Music Peter Stobart had other plans too. He writes:
Back in early 2020 we were planning a Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah. For us to tackle such a large work I always knew that we would have to dedicate some extra rehearsal time on top of our regular commitments. Of course the 2020 performance was cancelled and so we are now working towards performances in December this year. The trip combined the activities with some intensive rehearsing, and the centre were able to accommodate that for us.
Rehearsal in the geodesic dome.
The centre was very well equipped and the rehearsals took place in a large geodesic dome in the grounds. The shape of the dome gave the sound some peculiar acoustic properties but it was an ideal space in which to rehearse. The staff of the centre were delighted to hear the Hallelujah Chorus coming from within. After three nights and almost four days of activities and rehearsals, the choristers emerged exhausted, challenged and rewarded. The act of singing together is a unifying experience, and to combine this with sleeping and eating together brings another dimension to it.
Some of the youngest choristers ready for their high ropes adventure. The tour supervisors Fuchsia, Catriona, Robbie, Dafydd and Peter.
The choir of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral will perform Handel’s Messiah with orchestra on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased from the Cathedral Shop in September.
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Last Sunday, 14th August 2022, the Ven. Adrian Wilkinson welcomed the Rev. Jean Carney as the new Curate Assistant to Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield. Jean is currently a Deacon and will be ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop on 14th September, 2022 in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.
The Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson commented:
I was delighted to welcome the Revd Jean Carney to some of our services on Sunday 14 August. She met a number of parishioners that day, and I hope she will feel very at home among us as she settles into life in Cork. Jean brings many gifts with her into full time ministry, and we look forward to supporting her as she prepares for her ordination as a priest next month.
Jean said:
I am delighted to be chosen to serve as Curate in the Douglas with Frankfield group of parishes. With such a warm welcome on Sunday, I know that I am going to enjoy my time here. I look forward to meeting everyone over the next few weeks.
Jean and her dog Abbie looking forward to Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield.
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To further develop the link between the Diocese of Lichfield, UK and the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Rev. Julia Cody, link person from Lichfield, visited the Diocese of Cork during the month of July 2022 as part of her sabbatical. It is very important to both Dioceses that, in the wake of BREXIT and other events, they maintain strong links with each other.
The Rev. Julia Cody preaching at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.
During her time in Cork, the Rev. Julia Cody visited a number of parishes, events, and sights all across County Cork. She discovered the many different aspects of life in the Diocese, from the urban parts to the most rural parts, and she also got to know the varied and inclusive nature of the Church of Ireland in Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Many of the parishes, youth groups, and organisations in the Diocese showed great interest in building lasting relationships, and welcomed the initiative, inviting Julia to their churches, events, and homes.
The Rev. Robert Ferris and the Rev. Julia Cody at the Carraig Centre, Carrigrohane Union of Parishes. The Rev. Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum and the Rev. Julia Cody after the service in front of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.
After her visit, Julia wrote:
My time in the Diocese was great. I really enjoyed meeting people, exploring possible links, and I feel like I have a much better picture of the Diocese and some of the possibilities. It was a privilege to preach at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and I hope that link will be able to develop, too. It was great to chat and build relationships, as well as to have some time to enjoy beautiful Co. Cork. Thank you for so much time, for the fun, and the friendship. It was great and I hope to visit again in the not too distant future and develop the existing links even further.
The Rev. Julia Cody and the Rev. Tony Murphy after Compline at St Brendan the Navigator, Crookhaven. Hilda Connolly, Diocesan Youth Officer, the Rev. Julia Cody, and Denise Brueckl, Diocesan Media Officer, at a Diocesan Youth event in Oysterhaven.
A series of exhibition boards created by the Shandon Area History Group was unveiled on 12th August at a special preview event in St Anne’s Church, Shandon. The event was well attended and Cllr. Derry Canty, who deputised for Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde, gave a short speech on behalf of the City Council.
The Rev. Farr, Deputy Lord Mayor Derry Canty, Helen McGonagle (Executive Librarian ), David O’Brien (Cork City Librarian), Michael Lenihan at the launch of the new “Three Hundred Years of St. Anne’s Church” visitors booklet.
Rev. Meghan Farr welcomed everyone and said:
I’m delighted to be a part of sharing these incredible boards with the wider Cork community as we celebrate the 300th anniversary. Thank you to the Shandon History Group and all who put in so much time and effort.
Cllr KieranMcCarthy, Deputy Lord Mayor Derry Canty , Michael Lenihan (Assistant Librarian/Author).
Anne Twomey from the History Group gave an introduction to the project and David O’Brien, City Librarian, spoke behalf of the City Library, which supported the project from its inception. The boards present stories of St. Anne’s Church, its famous bells, and the people of the Shandon area. They also include details about St Mary’s Church, Skiddy’s Almshouse, The Green Coat School, Fr. Prout, and others. The special commemorative visitor’s guide, Three Hundred Years of St. Anne’s Church, Shandon, was launched as part of the exhibition and introduced by author Michael Lenihan.
The guide is now available for purchase and the boards are on display for Cork Heritage Week and will remain throughout the month of September.
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