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Diocesan Synod 2025

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Statement Regarding the Drumcliffe Group of Parishes

The churches in the Drumcliffe Group have changed and developed over time. Like a wood that survives for centuries there is a need for development in order to adapt to changing circumstances. From Sunday 7th September Drumcliffe will be led differently to Lissadell and Munninane. The cycle of services will mean that Revd Luke Pratt […]

Belturbet Ballroom Bonanza Raises €52,000!

What a tremendous success! Our Strictly Goes Country event at the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan in May has raised an incredible €52,000 profit. Thanks to Rev Tanya Woods for organizing this wonderful evening, and to everyone who took part, attended, sponsored the event, and donated prizes. Your generosity has made such a difference. We’re delighted to […]