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Bishops of Cork bless S.H.A.R.E. Crib

The S.H.A.R.E. Cork collection was inaugurated for the 55th year on Friday, 13th December 2024, by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, and the S.H.A.R.E. Crib on St Patrick’s Street, Cork was blessed by the two bishops: Dr Paul Colton and Dr Fintan Gavin.

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Voices ‘raised in joyful song’ at Anne Trust Carolfest

Children from seven different primary schools in the Belfast area came together in St Anne’s Cathedral over two mornings to participate in the annual St Anne Trust Carolfest.

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The role of Royal School and its tenant farmers in new book

A new book, Enniskillen Royal School and its Tenant Farmers in the Nineteenth Century – Worlds Apart, detailing the origins of the school and the estate of land that was granted under the terms of the Plantation of Ulster in 1608 has been launched.

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‘Hope does not disappoint’ – the newborn Jesus is the source of our hope

The Most Revd Larry Duffy & The Rt Revd Dr Ian Ellis

‘Jesus, through his life, death and resurrection gives us a hope and a peace that the world can never give. If we look elsewhere, we will come up short.’

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Christmas Message 2024 from the Archbishop of Dublin

The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson

‘We, who are followers long before any were called to be leaders, are called today to follow the star in humility and in hope.’

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Joint Message from the Bishops of Cork for Christmas 2024

The Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton

‘As small gestures or practical acts by many individuals mount up and gather momentum, they can make a real difference to others. As Christians too we believe in the power of prayer …’

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Advent and Christmas 2024 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick

A list of services and concerts for this festive season in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, a place of Christian worship since 1168.

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Advent and Christmas 2024 at Christ Church Cathedral

There is a huge variety of services, concerts and events taking place in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin this Advent and Christmas season.

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The Longest Yarn tapestry to unveil events of D–Day during exhibition in Enniskillen

A remarkable exhibition, The Longest Yarn, a three–dimensional wool tapestry telling the story of the 80 days it took the Allies to liberate Paris is coming to St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, in January 2025, the only venue in Ireland.

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Follow the Star at Cooneen this Christmas

One of the most picturesque churches in Clogher Diocese, Holy Trinity Parish Church, Cooneen, near Fivemiletown, will be hosting the ‘Follow The Star’ Christmas Tree Festival this weekend.

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