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Installation Service at Kilmore Cathedral offers timely reminder of the call to service as Advent nears

November 25, 2025 in /by

St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore, was the setting for a Service of Installation on 23rd November 2025. The Venerable Ian Berry was installed as Archdeacon of Kilmore, and Canon Timothy Wright was installed as Prebendary of Triburnia and Canon Missioner. The service was led by Dean of Kilmore, Very Rev. Nigel Crossey and overseen by Rt […]

A Joyful Celebration: Dean Ruth West Installed in Sligo

October 28, 2025 in /by

St John’s Cathedral, Sligo, was filled to capacity on Friday evening, 24th October, as the Church of Ireland community gathered for a wonderful service of institution and installation. Canon Ruth West was instituted as Rector of the Sligo Cathedral Group of parishes and installed as Dean of Elphin and Ardagh, marking an exciting new chapter […]

Diocesan Synod 2025

October 14, 2025 in /by

The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place on Saturday 11th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The service of Holy Communion at St George’s Church was conducted by Archdeacon Hazel Hicks, with readings from Mark’s Gospel delivered by Rev. Gail McNeill and Rev. Michael Kenning. Bishop Ferran’s Sermon focused […]

Diocesan Synod Presidential Address 2025

October 11, 2025 in /by

Text of the address given by Bishop Ferran Glenfield to the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh at the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 11th October 2025.   As we look out at the world of 2025 it is hard not to draw the conclusion that the world is in bad shape. War has […]

Sligo Grammar School Reunion 2025

September 4, 2025 in /by

Sligo Grammar School Reunion 2025 is taking place on Saturday 13 September in the Sligo Park Hotel at 7pm A tour of the school is available from 2pm. The milestone years are 2015,2005,1995,1985,1975,1965,1955, and 1945 but all are welcome. If you would like to attend please email [email protected] by Tuesday 9th September.

Knockbride 200th Anniversary

August 19, 2025 in /by

In 2023 it was discussed that two hundred years of Knockbride Church of Ireland’s, current building, should be marked. This spark was ignited but remained untouched until early 2025. Earlier this year ideas were bounced around on how best to mark the occasion and a stark realisation dawned that considerable work was needed on the […]

Celebrating St. Coman’s Church Roscommon

August 18, 2025 in , /by

St Coman’s Church of Ireland in Roscommon town has announced an exciting programme of events to coincide with National Heritage Week. The theme of these events is ‘Exploring Our foundations’ which will celebrate the church’s place in the community. This year marks the 250th anniversary since St Coman founded his first monastery on the site of […]