Diocesan News17 Dec 08

Lay Chaplain for Ashton School Commissioned

On the 4th December, in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock, Cork, Drew Ruttle was commissioned as Lay Chaplain of Ashton School. Originally from West Limerick, Drew attended Villiers School, Limerick before moving to Cork in 1998. He studied a Bachelor of Arts degree in UCC for three years, followed by a Higher Diploma in Education in History and Geography.

As a member of the Methodist community in the Adare and Ballingrane Circuit, Drew fully articipated in youth activities of the church including music and holiday camps.

During his six  years so far at Ashton, Drew has held a number of roles including teacher of History, Religious Education and Geography and as Transition Year Class Teacher. Working with Transition Year, Drew revived the Ashton School Players and has directed three musicals. Drew has worked closely with the former Chaplain, the Rev. Hazel Minion, in the Religious Education department, in school charity work and religious services.