RCB Library Notes
A wealth of information from a West of Ireland parish archive
Our Archive of the Month for September is an exploration of Parish No.1218, a collection of material from the east county Galway parish, Ahascragh.
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Parish “Number 1218”: Ahascragh, Co. Galway
Press Releases
Autumn Children and Families’ Ministry newsletter now available
The latest newsletter from the Board for Ministry with Children and Families, with a special focus on Harvest and alternative activities for Halloween, is now available.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Press Releases
New Ecumenical Canon in Armagh
The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell, has appointed the Revd Dr Heather Morris, the General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland, as an Ecumenical Canon of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh.
Diocesan News
A heart for the community in Bunclody
Many parishes around our island are considering how they can make the most of their land in a generous way. The Revd Trevor Sargent, Rector of the Bunclody Union of Parishes, reports on a project that will both help to look after the local environment and serve the community in and around the town.
Press Releases
Church leaders call for cost of living crisis action
With projections for the autumn pointing to a worsening situation for many households across the island of Ireland, as a result of the unfolding cost of living crisis particularly for those who are already vulnerable and living in poverty, the leaders of Ireland’s main churches have said that they are deeply concerned by what they are seeing on the ground.
Diocesan News
Faith inspires Aughrim Climate Action Park
The Revd John Godfrey, Rector of Aughrim and Creagh Union, in the Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe, is leading plans for a community ‘climate action park’ on church land in Aughrim, Co Galway.
Press Releases
Church of Ireland Theological Institute tribute to Canon Bartlett
The Revd Canon Dr Maurice Elliott, has written a tribute to his predecessor, John R Bartlett, who died last Thursday evening and whose funeral will be taking place today (Tuesday, 23rd August) in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.
Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’