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Royal School Chaplaincy Vacancy

The Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, seeks applications for the dual roles of Church of Ireland Chaplain at The Royal School, Cavan, and Diocesan Youth and Children’s Coordinator for the Diocese of Kilmore. This is a full–time position serving both the youth and children of the diocese and the students and staff of The […]

Guided tours of Coopershill House 18th March

Coopershill House is a fabulous privately-owned Georgian mansion near the village of Riverstown, Co. Sligo. It was built in 1774 and this year it is marking its 250th anniversary. On 18th March (Bank Holiday Monday) tours will run on the hour from 10:00 am with the last tour starting at 3:00 pm. Price: €14 over […]

Cavan Christian Women’s Conference – 23rd March

This year’s Cavan Christian Women’s Conference: Saturday 23 March 9:30-1:30 (optional hotel lunch afterwards) €10 ALL women warmly welcome (including girls from secondary age onwards) As women, we receive many conflicting messages from the world about how we should view our bodies. And we all experience, in different ways, the effects of illness, aging and […]

An Introduction To Vestry Membership

We have a blessing in the Church of Ireland in that it is the right of all adult members – lay and clerical – to be democratically involved in the management and decision-making of our parishes. This privilege can be taken for granted though! With any privilege comes the duty to use it appropriately – […]

A warm glow in a cold dark place

Two hundred and fifty wood-burning stoves have been distributed in the Kharkiv region by Habitat for Humanity Ukraine in recent months.  Many arrived just in time for Christmas, and all will keep families warm and allow them to cook simple meals. The current situation in Ukraine is challenging with more airstrikes, less support, and a […]

SAMS ‘Friday Night Live’ Evening Conference on 2nd February 2024

Theme: Rooted: Standing Firm, Spreading Hope SAMS Ireland is delighted to extend a warm invitation to the wider church community for its annual evening conference, ‘Friday Night Live.’ This year’s conference, themed ‘Rooted: Standing Firm, Spreading Hope,’ promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting experience for all attendees. Event Details: – Date: 2nd February 2024 – Time: 7:30 pm – Venue: Annaghmore Parish Church (Armagh […]

The Bible and the Bishop – Advent 2023

A Light Shines – Isaiah 9 v 1-7 For unto us a child is born – Our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Darkness will give way to light, sadness to joy, burden to freedom, tyranny to justice.   Isaiah 64: Yet you, Oh Lord, are our Father In this Advent season, […]

Value of life and support for care emphasised in Oireachtas hearing on end-of life issues

The Church of Ireland’s strong opposition to euthanasia and support for hospice and palliative care was affirmed yesterday evening (Tuesday, 5th December) in evidence presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying. The Revd Dr Rory Corbett, a member of the Church and Society Commission, addressed the committee at its invitation, alongside presentations on […]