The Rector writes ‘ Next Sunday, 21st June, as well as being ‘Father’s Day’, is also ‘Sanctuary Sunday’. This day is marked each year at the end of Refugee Week and aims to promote the Church of Sanctuary programme, which is to build cultures of welcome, hospitality and safety in our churches. As you know, […]
June 15, 2026 in Parish Notices by Rector
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The Rector writes ‘Most of you have already heard (thanks to zealous local politicians!) that we have been awarded the magnificent grant of slightly over €13,000 to install Solar Panels on our Parish Hall. I would like to especially thank John & Valerie Andrew for all the work they have put into the CCAP application […]
June 8, 2026 in Parish Notices by Rector
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Random Notes DXXX (More less than gripping newspaper stories) An injured duck was found on Friday night. It died at 9:30pm with a policeman present. Cows escaped from a field last week. Worker cuts finger. A window in Torquay cracked when a seagull flew into it. Rev. David Wood, vicar of All Saints Church, rode […]
June 1, 2026 in Parish Notices by Rector
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PENTECOST! . . . . . Random Notes DXXVIX Many of us will recall attending a play or musical in the Haulbowline Theatre. It was such a treat to travel over on the Naval tender, watch a show then have a sneaky cheap pint in the bar. Unfortunately, that theatre closed its doors a few […]
May 25, 2026 in Parish Notices by Rector
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Select Vestry Member Brenda Haubold writes today about Slate Fundraising. ‘Carrigaline Union of parishes would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase a slate from the roof of the Boiler House at St Mary’s Church Carrigaline. The slate numbers are limited and will cost €25 each. This will help cover the costs incurred by […]
May 25, 2026 in Parish Notices by Rector
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