Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Heritage Week
National Heritage Week concludes this weekend.
An exhibition at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Sandymount, Dublin 4 reflects the Week’s theme to consider the risks, past and present, to the church in relation to its built, cultural and natural heritage and how its community has responded for over 175 years. The church will be open from 10am to 4pm today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) and from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday.
St John’s, designed in the Anglo–Norman style by Benjamin Ferry, and built on Pembroke Estate lands by local builder George Farrell under the keen eye of architect Frederick Darley was opened in 1850. Now over 175 years old, St John’s is vulnerable to costly weather–related impacts, as well as to the passage of time and financial constraints. The High Church, Anglo–Catholic liturgies practised at St John’s have survived the protests of bygone years, but its community is still challenged by social and demographic change. The ecosystems and biodiversity of the natural landscape surrounding St John’s can be affected by habitat loss and gardening practices.
In Clogher Diocese Rockcorry and Dartrey churches in Co. Monaghan, which are steeped in the rich history the Corry and Dawson families, will host a weekend of heritage events. On Sunday at 7.30pm there will be a Service of Thanksgiving for heritage in St. James’ church, Rockcorry, where the Bishop of Clogher, Dr Ian Ellis, will preach. Donagh group of parishes, also in northern Monaghan near the Border. has also been celebrating Heritage Week with talks and visits.
The Revd Mike Buchanan has been appointed as Rector of Tullow parish in the Diocese of Dublin in succession to the Revd John Tanner who has retired. On leaving school, despite having an early calling, he joined An Garda Siochana and served for 31 years in a number of assignments, including a tour of duty with the United Nations, and retired with the rank of Sergeant. Having taken advantage of early retirement, Mike began his full–time theological training at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute in 2021, having previously studied for a B.A. in Theology at DCU. Ordained in 2002 he served as Deacon in the Navan Union of parishes and for the past two years has been Curate Assistant in Rathfarnham parish;
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The Dean of Limerick, the Very Revd Niall J. Sloane, has announced the 2026 Cathedral Community Awards Scheme. The Awards Scheme, which was established in 2018, hopes to highlight the ‘unsung heroes’ of Limerick and will be awarded with a certificate in February 2027. Anyone from Limerick City may be nominated (by anyone) who has made a contribution towards any aspect of the civic life. Nomination forms are available from the Cathedral Office until the closing date of 30th November 2026.