Irish Times Notes
Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’
Upcoming Events
Advance information is available on to forthcoming events with an agricultural rheme.
The way we manage the complex biome that is soil has a key role to play in how our farmers adapt to the future. This is the subject of a conference taking place in Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday 19 September. ‘ Harvesting Hope 2’ is the second such conference in which the Diocese of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe’s Mission Board is taking a closer look at what some of our progressive farmers are doing. In the morning, a number of practicing organic farmers will discuss the challenges and rewards of working with nature to achieve sustainable farming. In the afternoon, the focus will be on the welfare of farming families throughout the diocese. To end with, there will be a short ecumenical service of harvest thanksgiving under the auspices of the covenant with the Methodist Church in Ireland. The preacher will be Rachel Cox, lay agricultural chaplain in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh). Details from([email protected] or directly from the secretary of the united Mission Council, Michael Hanna, at 0878326113 or [email protected]
Plans are at an advanced stage for the Church of Ireland stand at the National Ploughing Championships, which take place in Tullamore from September 15 to 17. Hosted by the Dioceses of Meath & Kildare, hospitality is at the heart of the Church’s presence so a space to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea is always welcome. The Church of Ireland Youth Department will again have a large presence at the stand, along with their ever–popular giveaways — last year the demand for the CIYD pink cowboy hats was incredible. The stand will also give Meath & Kildare an opportunity to showcase their diocesan project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, ‘Building Hope Brick by Brick’. Tearfund will also be there to talk about their work in developing countries. It is hoped that Pioneer Ministry will also speak about the various ministries being planted around the country. There will also be an opportunity to pray with the Churches’ Ministry of Healing creating prayer spaces within the stand. A range of prayer resources will be available.
More immediately, in Co. Dublin, Holy Trinity church, Killiney, will welcome visitors – strictly from 2 to 4 pm – every Thursday in September..
The Kildare Choral and Organ Festival returns to St Brigid’sCathedral over three Friday evenings — 28 August, 4 September and 11 September 2026 — with all concerts beginning at 8.00pm. Tonight Hungarian–born organist Judit Máté will perform works by J.S. Bach, Liszt, and Buxtehude. The Festival was established in 1890 by the Kildare and Glendalough Choral Association and, following the restoration of St Brigid’s Cathedral in 1896, found a permanent home at the Cathedral. Revived in the 21st century, the Festival has become an established part of Ireland’s choral and organ calendar.