Santa pays a surprise visit to Scatter Club
Santa Claus made a surprise visit to the last Scatter Club get-together of 2018, which was held on the later-than-usual date of Saturday 22 December at the Diocesan Hall in Trim. Despite the pressures of the season, Santa had gifts for all the children in attendance and was very impressed by the children’s warm welcome. Santa thankfully made it back to the North Pole just … Continue reading Santa pays a surprise visit to Scatter Club
Church of Ireland Notes
This week’s Church of Ireland notes have been published in The Irish Times. The Strokestown (Bumlin) Parish Registers 1811–1969 The RCB Library’s online Archive of the Month kicks off 2019 with a gift to family and local historians, especially those with an interest in the Longford/Roscommon region. It will present the transcribed content of the parish registers of the former union of Bumlin, Kiltrustan and … Continue reading Church of Ireland Notes
Church of Ireland Notes
This week’s Church of Ireland notes have been published in The Irish Times. Before and After On the cusp of a new year thoughts inevitably turn, Janus like, both to things past and things yet to come. The year past has been eventful with a number of major anniversaries to recall, some with pleasure, some less so. Undoubtedly the major anniversary in the life of … Continue reading Church of Ireland Notes
Scatter Club
Due to the bad weather forecast for this weekend, Scatter Club has been rescheduled for Saturday 22 December. The fun and games will commence at 5pm in the Diocesan Hall in Trim and new members of primary school age are always welcome! Continue reading Scatter Club
Church of Ireland Notes
This week’s Church of Ireland notes have been published in The Irish Times. New Source for History of Limerick Cathedral This year St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, has marked the 850th year since its foundation, and to conclude a year of anniversary celebrations the RCB Library has published online a digital copy of a 19th–century source documenting the renovation of the cathedral, together with a detailed … Continue reading Church of Ireland Notes
Parish Notices
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols The always popular Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with the Meath Diocesan Choir will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim at 7.30pm on Friday 21 December. Athboy Parish Carol Service Athboy Parish Carol Service will be held in St James’ Church at 4pm on Sunday 23 December. Mulled wine, mince pies and other refreshments will be served … Continue reading Parish Notices
Christmas services
Christmas services will be held in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim and St. James’ Church, Athboy as follows: Christmas Eve 11.30pm – Eucharist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. Christmas Day 10am – Eucharist at St. James’ Church, Athboy.11.30am – Eucharist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. Carol services Trim and Athboy parishes will also host a number of carol services, which you are warmly invited to attend. … Continue reading Christmas services
Rededication of stained glass windows in Trim Cathedral
The newly-restored stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Trim were re-dedicated by Bishop Pat Storey at a special service on 2 December 2018. Pictured above (from left) are: John Arnold; Bishop Pat Storey; Dean Paul Bogle; Jackie Maguire, Chief Executive at Meath County Council; and Cllr Noel French. For more photos from the service, click here. Continue reading Rededication of stained glass windows in Trim Cathedral
Isaac Delamere installed as Canon of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
Congratulations to Canon Isaac Delamere on his installation as a Canon in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim, on Wednesday 28 November 2018. The service was conducted by Dean Paul Bogle and the preacher was Revd Ruth O’Kelly. Pictured above are (from left): Revd. Ruth O’Kelly, Dean Paul Bogle, Bishop Pat Storey, Canon Isaac Delamere and Karen Seaman. For more pictures from the installation service, click here. Continue reading Isaac Delamere installed as Canon of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
Trim & Athboy 