Church services

Armagh - St Patrick ’ s Church of Ireland -Sunday services at 10am ( Holy Communion ) , 11am ( Sung Eucharist ) and 3:15pm ( Choral Evensong ) .
Mon to Sat at 9:30am ( Said Matins ) and 12:30pm ( 1st Wednesday of every month ) .
Opening times for visitors are 9am to 4pm ( Nov-March ) and until 5pm ( April-Oct ) .
Group tours must be pre-arranged with the Cathedral Steward .
You will be most welcome to join us at any of our Sunday or daily services or just to spend time either in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ architecture .
The Very Rev Gregory Dunstan , Dean of St Patrick ’ s Church of Ireland Cathedral , Armagh City -Further information is available by , visiting : www.stpatricks-cathedral.org Belfast Cathedral ( St Anne ’ s ) Eucharist at 8am , 10am and 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm .
The cathedral is open for private prayer from 8am-6pm on Monday to Saturday and from 8am-4pm .
on Sunday .
There will always be a quiet area available .
The cathedral is open for cultural visits on Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and from 1pm-3pm on Sundays .
( It will be closed to visitors during services ) .
People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us , Dean Stephen Forde .
Visit : www.belfastcathedral.org Christ Church Cathedral , Dublin City -- Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 3:30pm .
Weekday services at 10am ( morning prayer ) 12 midday ( Peace Prayers ) and 12:45pm ( Eucharist ) .
On Monday and Friday at 5pm , there is a Said Evening Prayer .
During term time , Compline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Choral Evensong at 6pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays .
Sung service times may vary , especially out of cathedral choir terms .
Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information and for visiting times .
A warm welcome awaits you , The Very Revd Dermot Dunne , Dean of Christ Church Cathedral .
Cork City ( St Finn Barre ’ s ) Sunday Services are at 8am ( Said Eucharist ) , 11:15am ( Choral Eucharist ) and 3:30pm ( Choral Evensong ) .
Weekday and Saturday Services are at 10am ( Morning Prayer ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Evening Prayer is at 5:15pm from Tuesday to Thursday and on Friday there is a Coral Evensong at 6:15pm .
The Cathedral is also open to visitors from 9:30am to 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday and outside of service times on Sundays .
Very Rev .
Nigel Dunne ( Dean of Cork ) .
For more information , visit : https : //corkcathedral.webs.com/ Derry/Londonderry ( Saint Columb ’ s Cathedral ) Services are at 8am ( Holy Communion ) 11am ( Cahoral Eucharist on 1st and 3rd Sundays , and Coral Matins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Choral Evensong ) .
The Daily Office is said at 10.30am Mon , Wed , Thur and Fri ( The Litany ) in The Baptistery .
The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesday at 10.30am in The Bishop William Alexander Chapel .
( For any changes to our regular services , please check the magazine online ) .
www.stcolumbscathedral.org The cathedral is widely recognised locally , nationally and internationally for its active promotion of ecumenical and bridge-building activities .
This role is reflected in the regard in which the building is held as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all sections of the community .
The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart , Dean Downpatrick -Down Cathedral -Sundays at 11:30am and Thursdays at 10am with Holy Communion .
You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral .
Monday to Saturday , between 9.30am and 4pm .
It is situated within a short walk from Downpatrick town centre and is adjacent to The Saint Patrick Centre .
Down Cathedral is first and foremost a place for prayer and worship , not only for the local congregation and people of the Church of Ireland Diocese , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond who cherish the faith of Patrick .
It is in effect a house of prayer for all nations .
VISIT downcathedral.org for further information Enniskillen -St Macartin ’ s Cathedral -- Services are at 9am ( Holy Communion ) 11am ( Holy Communion on first and third Sundays , Morning Prayer on second and fifth Sundays , and Morning Prayer/Family Service on fourth Sundays ) .
Evening service at 7pm ( Evening Prayer on first , second third Sundays and Holy Communion on fourth Sundays and a Celebration of Wholeness and Healing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at 11am on Thursdays ( Holy Communion ) and other services are as announced .
Visitors are welcome outside of service times , and admission is free -you will be most welcome .
The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall , Dean of St. Macartins Cathedral .
For further information , visit www.enniskillencathedral.com Ferns , Co Wexford ( St Edan ’ s Cathedral ) Services are at 10am each Sunday and Wednesday morning .
On the third Sunday of each month we begin at 10:30am ( Family Eucharist ) .
The cathedral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be most welcome .
The Very Revd Leslie Forrest ; Rector and Dean .
Tel : 053 9366 124 National Cathedral of Saint Patrick , Dublin THE SUNDAY BEFORE LENT - 9.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel .
11.15 CHORAL MATINS sung by the Lay Vicars Choral Responses : Rose , Chant : Te Deum , Psalm : 113 , MacPherson in E : Jubilate , Millington : O Praise God in his holiness .
Preacher : The Revd T.S .
Forster , B.A.
, B.Th.
, M.Phil.
, Prebendary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lady Chapel .
15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Cathedral Choir Responses : Leigh , Wills : On Plainsong Tones , Psalm : 114 , Sumsion : Praise to the Lord of our salvation , Preacher : The Revd T.S .
Forster , B.A.
, B.Th.
, M.Phil.
, Prebendary of Yagoe .
MATINS is sung at 9.00 and CHORAL EVENSONG at 17.30 on Monday to Friday .
EUCHARIST is said at 11.05 on Wednesday , Thursday and Saturday .
For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie or telephone 01 453 9472 .
All Saints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street ( near to Queens University ) and Sunday Services are at 11am and 7:30pm .
We are proud to be hosting UniChurch Belfast every Sunday evening .
This is a new initiative that has a more relaxed feel and contemporary style .
Join them for coffee at 7:15pm with the church service starting at 7.30pm.You will be most welcome .
Rev Trevor Johnston .
Visit www.ascbelfast.com All Saints Church , Dublin -Eucharistic Service is at 9am and 10am each Sunday .
On the 4th Sunday of each month there is a Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Eucharistic Service ) .
An evening service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month ( Wholeness and Healing Service ) .
We are located on the Howth Road , next to Raheny Village , Dublin 5 .
All Welcome .
Rev .
Norman McCausland .
Visit http : //allsaintsraheny.org for more information Bangor Parish Church -Traditional Service at 10am and Contemporary Service at 11:30am ; with refreshments served between each service .
We are located at the junction of Hamilton Road and Castle Street , Bangor , Co. Down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church of St John the Baptist is located at Seafield Road , West , Clontarf , Dublin 3 .
Sunday 12th January at 8:30am ( Holy Communion ) and 10:30am ( Morning Prayer ) and Sunday Club in the Parish Centre .
Wednesday morning services take place in the Parish Centre at 10:30am .
All are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after 10:30am services .
Revd Lesley Robinson .
Visit : clontarf.dublin.anglican.org/ Church of St John the Evangelist -Sunday Service is at 11:30am and all are welcome .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the Oscar Traynor Road and Malahide Road ; next to the Odeon Cinema .
Rector : Rev .
Norman McCausland .
Further details are found at www.coolock.dublin.anglican.org Glasnevin ( St Mobhi ) Quinquagesima : NO SERVICE .
See Santry and Finglas .
Howth , Co Dublin ( St Mary ’ s Parish ) Sundays at 9:30am ( Morning Prayer ) and 11am ( Holy Communion ) .
Family Service at 11am on 2nd Sunday of each month and Family Communion Service at 11am on 4th Sunday -this service has a Sunday Special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Midweek Service on Wednesdays at 10:30am .
We look forward to seeing you , Canon Kevin Brew ( Rector ) .
Visit : www.stmaryshowth.com Immanuel Church , Dublin City , meets every Sunday at 11am in the Irish Church Missions building , 28 Bachelors Walk , Dublin 1 .
We extend a warm welcome to people from every race and nation and background .
Pastor Kieron Lynch .
For more details , visit : www.immanuelchurchdublin.org Julianstown , Co Meath 10:30am .
The Rector .
The Church of Ireland Parish of St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , just outside of Julianstown , and welcomes all who would like to come along .
Visit our Facebook page to find out more .
Kill O The Grange , Dublin we are an evangelical church , belonging to the Church of Ireland , and rooted in the community .
We aim to make worship , learning from the Bible , mission and being open to the Holy Spirit , a priority in our life together .
Services are on Sundays at 8:30am ( Holy Communion ) and 10:30am ( All Age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holy Communion Service ) .
Visit http : //kotg.ie to find out more .
Rev .
Alan Breen , Rector Killarney ( St Mary ’ s -Church of the Sloes ) 11am at Kenmare Place , Killarney , Co. Kerry .
Family Service is on the first Sunday of the month , and Parish Communion on all other Sundays.. All are Welcome .
Visit : http : //churchofthesloes.ie/ St James Church , Crinken , Bray , Co Wicklow -Morning Worship at 11am .
Rector , Trevor Stevenson .
We aspire to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live , and we hope to grow as followers of Jesus .
We are located on the old Dublin Road half way between Bray and Shankill .
For more information , visit : www.crinken.ie Whitechurch Parish 8.00 a.m. , Holy Communion .
10.30 a.m. , Holy Communion .
7.00 p.m. , A Service of Healing and Wholeness .
About The Presbyterian Church in Ireland -- The Presbyterian form of the Christian faith is best described as Reformed ; with its strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God , the Kingship of Christ and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information , and for a full list of congregations around the whole island of Ireland , visit : www.presbyterianireland.org Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church , Dublin City 11am .
All Welcome , Rev Sam Mawhinney .
Church is located at the intersection of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road , Dublin 2 .
Supervised creche is available .
To find out more , visit : www.adelaideroadchurch.ie Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road , Athy and 11:30am at Athy Road , Carlow Town .
( known locally as Scots Church ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ night on Wednesdays at 8pm .
Rev .
Stephen Rea .
All are welcome .
Visit : www.carlowscotspc.ie Bray ( St Andrews ) 11:30am at corner of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road , Bray , Co. Wicklow .
All Welcome .
Reverend Andrew Gill Bushmills , Co Antrim 10:30am , Main Street , Bushmills .
Rev Nancy Cubitt .
Whether you are visiting Bushmills or have always lived in the area , you will be most welcome at Bushmills Presbyterian Church .
Visit : bushmillspresbyterian.co.uk Cavan Presbyterian Church 11:15am .
Rev G.J .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall Street and Farnham Street , Cavan Town .
All Welcome Christ Church , Rathgar , Dubin -Sunday at 9:30am ( Sacrament of Holy Communion ) and 11am ( Morning Worship ) .
Rev .
Purvis Campbell .
Located at the junction of Rathgar Road and Highfield Road , Rathgar , Dublin 6 .
Everyone welcome .
To find out more , visit www.christchurchrathgar.org Christ Church , Sandymount -United Presbyterian and Methodist Church .
11am at Sandymount Green , Dublin 4 -all welcome .
Reverend K P Meyer Clones Group of Presbyterian Churches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ballyhobridge and Clones at 10am and 11am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month .
Stonebridge at 11am on 1st and 3rd Sunday , and Newbliss at 12:15pm each and every Sunday .
There is a United Family Service on the 5th Sunday of appropriate months -held in rotation -in either the Ballyhobridge , Clones or Stonebridge .
For further information , visit : http : //clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk or contact the Rev .
Colin Anderson ( Vacancy Convener ) at candersonpresbyterianireland.org Clontarf and Scots , Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the service .
We are located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station .
Rev Lorraine Ritchie All Welcome .
Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie or our Facebook page Corboy and Mullingar 10am at Corboy -located off the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Longford Town -and 11:30am at Raithin ; opposite Educate Together National School , Mullingar .
Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin .
For more information , visit : corboypresbyterian.com and/or mullingarpresbyterian.com -we would be delighted to welcome you Cork -Aghada and Trinity Churches ... 10am at Church Road , Upper Aghada , Co. Cork ( about 20 mins south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William Street , Cork City ( off York Street ) .
All are welcome .
Rev Richie Cronin .
Visit our websites : Facebook.com/AghadaPresbyterian and www.presbyteriancork.com Corraneary , Ervey and Bailieborough Churches 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church , Virginia Road , Bailieborough .
11:15am at First Bailieborough Presbyterian Church ( Corglass ) and 12:30pm at Corraneary Presbyterian Church .
Ervey Presbyterian Church meets at 12 noon .
Rev .
John O Donnell Donabate Presbyterian Church , Co Dublin 10:30am .
Rev .
Andy Carroll .
We meet at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out more and for directions Donegal Town 11:30am at Meetinghouse Street , Donegal .
Rev Stephen Richmond .
All Welcome .
Visit : http : //donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com or Tel : 074 9721 113 Drogheda Presbyterian Church 10:30am .
Rev Damien Burke .
All Welcome .
We are located at Colpe Road , Drogheda ( South ) Co. Meath .
Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates , visit : www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch Enniskillen Presbyterian Church , Co Fermanagh ... Sunday at 11am , East Bridge Street , Enniskillen .
Rev David Cupples .
Our aim is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; by enabling people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ .
We would love to see you at our Sunday Services and promise you a warm welcome .
Visit : http : //eknpres.org Fermoy , Co Cork We meet on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship , teaching , prayer and fellowship .
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus by regularly meeting together to pray , study the Bible , worship and share our lives with each other and the local community .
All are welcome .
Rev William Montgomery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Facebook page : www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian Findlaters -Abbey Presbyterian Church 11am at Parnell Square , Dublin City .
Rev Alan Boal .
All welcome .
Abbey exists to share Gods purpose ; becoming more Christ-like as we go , and show the Gospel to the City .
To find out more , visit : www.abbeychurch.ie Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at Victoria Place ; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel .
We meet at 11:30am and all Welcome .
For further details , visit our website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Ballyalbany ) Glennan Church meets at 10:30am at Glaslough , Co. Monaghan and Ballyalbany Church meets at 11:45am for tea and coffee followed by the service at 12 noon .
Ballyalbany is located on the northern side of Monaghan Town .
All are welcome .
Rev .
Stephen McNie .
For more information and how to find us , visit : www.facebook.com/glennan.church or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany Greystones , Co Wicklow 11am at Trafalgar Road , Greystones ; opposite St. Bridgets School .
Rev Gary Mc Dowell .
All Welcome .
To find out more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Presbyterian Church Sunday 23rd February at 10am in Malahide and 11:45am in Howth .
Rev Alastair Dunlop .
Everyone is welcome to join us , as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ .
Creche facilities are available , as well as a programme for children during the service .
You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after each service .
Visit : www.hmpchurch.org to find out more Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church -Sunday 23rd February at 10am in Malahide and in Howth at 11:45am .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join us , as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ .
Creche facilities are available , as well as a programme for children during the service .
You are welcome to stay with us for tea and coffee after each service .
Visit : www.hmpchurch.org to find out more Kilkenny City 11:30am -Tea and Coffee served from 10:45am .
All Welcome .
Further information available at : www.kilkennychurch.com Killala , Ballina and Ballymote Rev Molly Deatherage .
10am ( Killala Presbyterian Church , Co. Mayo ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayo ) and 2pm ( Ballymote Presbyterian Church , Co. Sligo ) .
All welcome .
Visit www.ballinapresbyterian.ie or Tel : 086 0330 196 Limerick City -United Presbyterian and Methodist .
11:30am .
Rev V Lynch .
All welcome .
We are located at 51 O Connell Street , Limerick City ; and known locally as Christ Church Lucan Presbyterian Church , Co Dublin 10:30am , Main Street , Lucan .
Rev .
Richard Houston .
For more information , visit ; www.lpc.ie Maynooth Presbyterian Church , ( Co Kildare ) is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meets together for worship on Sundays at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre , Maynooth .
On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lords Supper ( Communion ) .
Rev Keith McCrory .
Free parking is available in the underground car park and the service takes place on the 1st Floor .
To find out more , visit http : //maynoothcc.org Monaghan , ( First ) 11:30am .
Rev Alan McQuade .
First Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Dublin Street , Monaghan Town .
All welcome .
Visit : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Methodist Church ( Parnell Street ) and 12 noon at High Street , Tullamore .
Rev .
William Hayes .
We are a warm , open , multi-national and welcoming church made up of people dedicated to serving Jesus in our community ; and telling others about his love for them .
All are welcome .
For further information , visit : mountmellickpresbyterian.org or tullamorepresbyterian.org Naas Presbyterian Church , Co Kildare Sundays at 11am .
Rev Mark Proctor .
The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street , opposite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit our Facebook page : www.facebook.com/NaasPCI Newcastle Presbyterian Church , Co Down 11am and evening service at 7pm , Main Street , Newcastle , Co. Down .
Rev Andrew Boreland .
All are welcome .
Visit our website to find out more : www.newcastlepresbyterian.org Portadown ( First ) , Co Armagh ...
Morning Worship at 11am and Evening Worship in the Main Hall at 6:30pm .
Prayer meeting in Session Room at 5:45pm .
We meet at Watson Street , Portadown , and you can be assured of a warm welcome .
Rev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more , visit : www.firstportadown.org Sligo Presbyterian Church meets at 11:30am at Church Street , Sligo Town .
Rev David Clarke .
CAFFE ( Coffee And Fellowship For Everyone ) afterwards in the church hall .
A warm welcome awaits you .
Visit : sligopresbyterianchurch.ie or facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch Smithborough Presbyterian Church , Co Monaghan 10am .
Rev .
Alan McQuade .
We are located 6 miles ( 10km ) west of Monaghan Town on the N54 toward Clones .
On arrival in Smithborough , turn right toward Roslea ( just before the petrol station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 metres on the right .
You will be most welcome .
Visit Facebook ( Smithborough Presbyterian Church ) to find our more .
Wexford and Enniscorthy churches meet at 10am at Ann Street , Wexford Town , ( Beside the Post Office ) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road , Enniscorthy .
Rev David Conkey .
For regular updates , and to find out more , visit : www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians Christ Church , Sandymount -United Presbyterian and Methodist Church .
11am at Sandymount Green , Dublin 4 -all welcome .
Reverend K @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Methodist Church , Northumberland Avenue , Dun Laoghaire .
Sunday Service 11am .
All Welcome .
For further details www.dlmc.org Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at Victoria Place ; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel .
We meet at 11:30am and all Welcome .
For further details , visit our website : http : //unitedchurchgalway.ie Limerick City -United Presbyterian and Methodist .
11:30am .
Rev V Lynch .
All welcome .
We are located at 51 O Connell Street , Limerick City ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Gospel Partnership of 117 independent local churches who have voluntarily agreed to work together .
These churches represent a Baptist community of over 20,000 across Ireland -North and South .
For further information and for a full list of congregations , please visit : www.baptistsinireland.org Calvary Church , Castlebar , Co Mayo -we meet at Anchor House , 9 Humbert Mall in the centre of Castlebar .
Sunday Service is at 11am , and Bible study is at 7:30pm on Thursdays .
There is also an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 4-5pm .
Pastor Stephen Childs .
All Welcome .
Visit www.calvarychurchcastlebar.ie Calvary Church , Charlestown , Co Mayo meets in the Charlestown Community Enterprise Building for Sunday Service at 11am , and for Bible study at 8pm on Wednesdays .
Pastor David Murphy .
All Welcome .
Visit : www.calvarychurchcharlestown.ie/ All Ireland Visitors welcome to public Meetings for Worship each Sunday in Meeting Houses at : LEINSTER Dublin:4-5 Eustace Street , Temple Bar , 11 am ; also Thursday 6.15 pm .
Dublin Churchtown , 82 Lr Churchtown Rd , 11 am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 10.30 am Dublin : Monkstown , Pakenham Rd , 10.30 am Drogheda , Drogheda Grammar School , Mornington Road , 2nd 4th Sundays , 11 am Ballitore , Co Kildare , off Carlow Rd , 11 am Edenderry , Co Offaly , Fr Kearns St , last Sunday , 11.30 am Enniscorthy , Co Wexford , Wexford Rd , 11 am Kilkenny Worship Group , Highbank Orchard , 2nd Sunday pwrochfordgmail.com MUNSTER Cork , Summerhill South , 11 am Bantry Worship Group , Christian Fellowship Church , The Square 2nd Tuesday at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Port Road , 2nd 4th Sundays , 11 am Limerick , Southville Gardens , Ballinacurra , 11 am Galway , St Nicholas Parochial School , Waterside , Galway .
10.30 am Waterford , Newtown , 10 am Roscrea , 1st 3rd Fridays at 8pm , last Sunday at 11am phone 0505 41394 for details .
Scariff Worship Group , Raheen Wood Steiner School , Tuamgraney , Co Clare .
1st Tues each month at 8pm Skibbereen Worship Group , Lisheen House , Ilen Street 11am 3rd Sunday in month .
ULSTER Belfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 11 am South Belfast , 22 Marlborough Park North , 10.45 am Bessbrook , near Newry , Co Down , Deramore Road , 11.15 am Derry .
The Gate Lodge , 91 Strand Rd.
, Derry .
1st 3rd 5th Sundays , 11am Coleraine , 52 Union Street , 11.30 am Grange , Co Tyrone , off Moy-Dungannon Road , 11 am Lisburn , Co Antrim , Prospect Hill , 4 Magheralave Road , 11am Lurgan , Co Armagh , Johnstons Row , off High Street 11 am Moyallon , near Gilford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 1st 3rd Sundays , 11.30 am Richhill , Co Armagh , 15 Irish Street , 11 am Fermanagh Worship Group , Orchard Acre Farm , Nr Lisnarick , Co Fermanagh .
4th Sunday at 10.30am Hillsborough Old Meeting House , Park Lane , Hillsborough , Co Down .
Last Sunday at 11.00am

CATHEDRALS
Armagh - St Patrick's Church of Ireland -Sunday services at 10am (Holy Communion), 11am (Sung Eucharist) and 3:15pm (Choral Evensong). Mon to Sat at 9:30am (Said Matins) and 12:30pm (1st Wednesday of every month). Opening times for visitors are 9am to 4pm (Nov-March) and until 5pm (April-Oct). Group tours must be pre-arranged with the Cathedral Steward. You will be most welcome to join us at any of our Sunday or daily services or just to spend time either in quiet reflection or looking at the beautiful architecture. The Very Rev Gregory Dunstan, Dean of St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh City -Further information is available by, visiting: www.stpatricks-cathedral.org
Belfast Cathedral (St Anne's) Eucharist at 8am, 10am and 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm. The cathedral is open for private prayer from 8am-6pm on Monday to Saturday and from 8am-4pm. on Sunday. There will always be a quiet area available. The cathedral is open for cultural visits on Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm (last audio tour at 4.30pm), and from 1pm-3pm on Sundays. (It will be closed to visitors during services). People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us, Dean Stephen Forde. Visit: www.belfastcathedral.org
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City --Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 3:30pm. Weekday services at 10am (morning prayer) 12 midday (Peace Prayers) and 12:45pm (Eucharist). On Monday and Friday at 5pm, there is a Said Evening Prayer. During term time, Compline begins at 6pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays and Choral Evensong at 6pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sung service times may vary, especially out of cathedral choir terms. Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information and for visiting times. A warm welcome awaits you, The Very Revd Dermot Dunne, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Cork City (St Finn Barre's) Sunday Services are at 8am (Said Eucharist), 11:15am (Choral Eucharist) and 3:30pm (Choral Evensong). Weekday and Saturday Services are at 10am (Morning Prayer) and 12 noon (The Eucharist). Evening Prayer is at 5:15pm from Tuesday to Thursday and on Friday there is a Coral Evensong at 6:15pm. The Cathedral is also open to visitors from 9:30am to 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday and outside of service times on Sundays. Very Rev. Nigel Dunne (Dean of Cork). For more information, visit: https://corkcathedral.webs.com/
Derry/Londonderry (Saint Columb's Cathedral) Services are at 8am (Holy Communion) 11am (Cahoral Eucharist on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and Coral Matins on 2nd 4th Sundays) 4pm (Choral Evensong). The Daily Office is said at 10.30am Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri (The Litany) in The Baptistery. The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesday at 10.30am in The Bishop William Alexander Chapel. (For any changes to our regular services, please check the magazine online). www.stcolumbscathedral.org The cathedral is widely recognised locally, nationally and internationally for its active promotion of ecumenical and bridge-building activities. This role is reflected in the regard in which the building is held as a religious venue, which is acceptable to all sections of the community. The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart, Dean
Downpatrick -Down Cathedral -Sundays at 11:30am and Thursdays at 10am with Holy Communion. You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral. Monday to Saturday, between 9.30am and 4pm. It is situated within a short walk from Downpatrick town centre and is adjacent to The Saint Patrick Centre. Down Cathedral is first and foremost a place for prayer and worship, not only for the local congregation and people of the Church of Ireland Diocese, but for all those in Ireland and beyond who cherish the faith of Patrick. It is in effect a house of prayer for all nations. VISIT downcathedral.org for further information
Enniskillen -St Macartin's Cathedral --Services are at 9am (Holy Communion) 11am (Holy Communion on first and third Sundays, Morning Prayer on second and fifth Sundays, and Morning Prayer/Family Service on fourth Sundays). Evening service at 7pm (Evening Prayer on first, second third Sundays and Holy Communion on fourth Sundays and a Celebration of Wholeness and Healing on fifth Sundays). Weekday services are at 11am on Thursdays (Holy Communion) and other services are as announced. Visitors are welcome outside of service times, and admission is free -you will be most welcome. The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall, Dean of St. Macartins Cathedral. For further information, visit www.enniskillencathedral.com
Ferns, Co Wexford (St Edan's Cathedral) Services are at 10am each Sunday and Wednesday morning. On the third Sunday of each month we begin at 10:30am (Family Eucharist). The cathedral is open daily to visitors and you will be most welcome. The Very Revd Leslie Forrest; Rector and Dean. Tel: 053 9366 124
National Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Dublin THE SUNDAY BEFORE LENT - 9.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL MATINS sung by the Lay Vicars Choral Responses: Rose, Chant: Te Deum, Psalm: 113, MacPherson in E: Jubilate, Millington: O Praise God in his holiness. Preacher: The Revd T.S. Forster, B.A., B.Th., M.Phil., Prebendary of Yagoe. 12.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG sung by the Cathedral Choir Responses: Leigh, Wills: On Plainsong Tones, Psalm: 114, Sumsion: Praise to the Lord of our salvation, Preacher: The Revd T.S. Forster, B.A., B.Th., M.Phil., Prebendary of Yagoe. MATINS is sung at 9.00 and CHORAL EVENSONG at 17.30 on Monday to Friday. EUCHARIST is said at 11.05 on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie or telephone 01 453 9472.
CHURCH OF IRELAND
All Saints Church, Belfast is located on University Street (near to Queens University) and Sunday Services are at 11am and 7:30pm. We are proud to be hosting UniChurch Belfast every Sunday evening. This is a new initiative that has a more relaxed feel and contemporary style. Join them for coffee at 7:15pm with the church service starting at 7.30pm.You will be most welcome. Rev Trevor Johnston. Visit www.ascbelfast.com
All Saints Church, Dublin -Eucharistic Service is at 9am and 10am each Sunday. On the 4th Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 10am. Wednesdays at 10am (Eucharistic Service). An evening service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Wholeness and Healing Service). We are located on the Howth Road, next to Raheny Village, Dublin 5. All Welcome. Rev. Norman McCausland. Visit http://allsaintsraheny.org for more information
Ardamine Group, Co Wexford Monamolin 9.00am (Morning Prayer) Kilmuckridge 10.15am (Holy Communion) Clonevan 11.30am (Holy Communion)
Bangor Parish Church -Traditional Service at 10am and Contemporary Service at 11:30am; with refreshments served between each service. We are located at the junction of Hamilton Road and Castle Street, Bangor, Co. Down. For more information, visit: bangorparishchurch.org.uk
Christ Church Bray Sunday 23rd February 8.30am Holy Communion 2; 11am Family Service. Ash Wednesday 26th February 11am Holy Communion.
Church of St John the Baptist is located at Seafield Road, West, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Sunday 12th January at 8:30am (Holy Communion) and 10:30am (Morning Prayer) and Sunday Club in the Parish Centre. Wednesday morning services take place in the Parish Centre at 10:30am. All are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after 10:30am services. Revd Lesley Robinson. Visit: clontarf.dublin.anglican.org/
Church of St John the Evangelist -Sunday Service is at 11:30am and all are welcome. We are located at Coolock, Dublin 5, between the Oscar Traynor Road and Malahide Road; next to the Odeon Cinema. Rector: Rev. Norman McCausland. Further details are found at www.coolock.dublin.anglican.org
Cork Carrigaline Union. 930am- Holy Communion - St John's Monkstown. Preacher-Ms Sabrina Cooke. 11am- All-Age Service -St Mary's Carrigaline. Preacher-Ms Sabrina Cooke. Every Wednesday at 1030am Holy Communion St Mary's Carrigaline. www.carrigalineunion.org
Enniscorthy (St Mary's Church) 11:30am with Holy Communion. Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford
Finglas (St Canice) Quinquagesima: 11.30 Eucharist. Ash Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist.
Glasnevin (St Mobhi) Quinquagesima: NO SERVICE. See Santry and Finglas.
Howth, Co Dublin (St Mary's Parish) Sundays at 9:30am (Morning Prayer) and 11am (Holy Communion). Family Service at 11am on 2nd Sunday of each month and Family Communion Service at 11am on 4th Sunday -this service has a Sunday Special group for young children during school term time. Midweek Service on Wednesdays at 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you, Canon Kevin Brew (Rector). Visit: www.stmaryshowth.com
Immanuel Church, Dublin City, meets every Sunday at 11am in the Irish Church Missions building, 28 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. We extend a warm welcome to people from every race and nation and background. Pastor Kieron Lynch. For more details, visit: www.immanuelchurchdublin.org
Julianstown, Co Meath 10:30am. The Rector. The Church of Ireland Parish of St. Mary is located on the Old Laytown Road, just outside of Julianstown, and welcomes all who would like to come along. Visit our Facebook page to find out more.
Kill O The Grange, Dublin we are an evangelical church, belonging to the Church of Ireland, and rooted in the community. We aim to make worship, learning from the Bible, mission and being open to the Holy Spirit, a priority in our life together. Services are on Sundays at 8:30am (Holy Communion) and 10:30am (All Age Service). Wednesdays at 10:30am (Holy Communion Service). Visit http://kotg.ie to find out more. Rev. Alan Breen, Rector
Killarney (St Mary's -Church of the Sloes) 11am at Kenmare Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Family Service is on the first Sunday of the month, and Parish Communion on all other Sundays.. All are Welcome. Visit: http://churchofthesloes.ie/
Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs.Holy Communion. 11.00 hrs. Morning Prayer. 19.00 hrs. Holy Communion.
Santry (St Pappan) Quinquagesima: 10.00 Morning Prayer. Ash Wednesday: 20.00 Eucharist
St James Church, Crinken, Bray, Co Wicklow -Morning Worship at 11am. Rector, Trevor Stevenson. We aspire to be a blessing to the community in which we live, and we hope to grow as followers of Jesus. We are located on the old Dublin Road half way between Bray and Shankill. For more information, visit: www.crinken.ie
St Matthias, Killiney - Ballybrack 09.00 Holy Communion, 10.30 Holy Communion. Wednesday 10.30 Holy Communion.
Whitechurch Parish 8.00 a.m., Holy Communion. 10.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 7.00 p.m., A Service of Healing and Wholeness.
PRESBYTERIAN
About The Presbyterian Church in Ireland --The Presbyterian form of the Christian faith is best described as Reformed; with its strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God, the Kingship of Christ and the authority of the Bible. For more information, and for a full list of congregations around the whole island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org
Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City 11am. All Welcome, Rev Sam Mawhinney. Church is located at the intersection of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. Supervised creche is available. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie
Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road, Athy and 11:30am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. (known locally as Scots Church). Carlow Presbyterian Church has a midweek fellowship night on Wednesdays at 8pm. Rev. Stephen Rea. All are welcome. Visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie
Blackrock St Andrews 9.45.a m.Reverend Andrew Gill.Junior Church and Creche.All welcome.
Bray (St Andrews) 11:30am at corner of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Reverend Andrew Gill
Bushmills, Co Antrim 10:30am, Main Street, Bushmills. Rev Nancy Cubitt. Whether you are visiting Bushmills or have always lived in the area, you will be most welcome at Bushmills Presbyterian Church. Visit: bushmillspresbyterian.co.uk
Cavan Presbyterian Church 11:15am. Rev G.J. Mackarel. Located at junction of Town Hall Street and Farnham Street, Cavan Town. All Welcome
Christ Church, Rathgar, Dubin -Sunday at 9:30am (Sacrament of Holy Communion) and 11am (Morning Worship). Rev. Purvis Campbell. Located at the junction of Rathgar Road and Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit www.christchurchrathgar.org
Christ Church, Sandymount -United Presbyterian and Methodist Church. 11am at Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 -all welcome. Reverend K P Meyer
Clones Group of Presbyterian Churches -serving the Monaghan and Fermanagh border region. Ballyhobridge and Clones at 10am and 11am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Stonebridge at 11am on 1st and 3rd Sunday, and Newbliss at 12:15pm each and every Sunday. There is a United Family Service on the 5th Sunday of appropriate months -held in rotation -in either the Ballyhobridge, Clones or Stonebridge. For further information, visit: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk or contact the Rev. Colin Anderson (Vacancy Convener) at candersonpresbyterianireland.org
Clontarf and Scots, Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am; with a programme for children during the service. We are located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie All Welcome. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie or our Facebook page
Corboy and Mullingar 10am at Corboy -located off the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Longford Town -and 11:30am at Raithin; opposite Educate Together National School, Mullingar. Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin. For more information, visit: corboypresbyterian.com and/or mullingarpresbyterian.com -we would be delighted to welcome you
Cork -Aghada and Trinity Churches ...10am at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton) and 11:45am at Little William Street, Cork City (off York Street). All are welcome. Rev Richie Cronin. Visit our websites: Facebook.com/AghadaPresbyterian and www.presbyteriancork.com
Corraneary, Ervey and Bailieborough Churches 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. 11:15am at First Bailieborough Presbyterian Church (Corglass) and 12:30pm at Corraneary Presbyterian Church. Ervey Presbyterian Church meets at 12 noon. Rev. John O Donnell
Donabate Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am. Rev. Andy Carroll. We meet at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more and for directions
Donegal Town 11:30am at Meetinghouse Street, Donegal. Rev Stephen Richmond. All Welcome. Visit: http://donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com or Tel: 074 9721 113
Drogheda Presbyterian Church 10:30am. Rev Damien Burke. All Welcome. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates, visit: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch
Enniskillen Presbyterian Church, Co Fermanagh ...Sunday at 11am, East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. Rev David Cupples. Our aim is to be a church which glorifies God; by enabling people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you at our Sunday Services and promise you a warm welcome. Visit: http://eknpres.org
Fermoy, Co Cork We meet on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus by regularly meeting together to pray, study the Bible, worship and share our lives with each other and the local community. All are welcome. Rev William Montgomery. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian
Findlaters -Abbey Presbyterian Church 11am at Parnell Square, Dublin City. Rev Alan Boal. All welcome. Abbey exists to share Gods purpose; becoming more Christ-like as we go, and show the Gospel to the City. To find out more, visit: www.abbeychurch.ie
Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at Victoria Place; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel. We meet at 11:30am and all Welcome. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie
Glennan and Monaghan (Ballyalbany) Glennan Church meets at 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Ballyalbany Church meets at 11:45am for tea and coffee followed by the service at 12 noon. Ballyalbany is located on the northern side of Monaghan Town. All are welcome. Rev. Stephen McNie. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.facebook.com/glennan.church or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany
Greystones, Co Wicklow 11am at Trafalgar Road, Greystones; opposite St. Bridgets School. Rev Gary Mc Dowell. All Welcome. To find out more, visit: www.greystonespc.org
Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church Sunday 23rd February at 10am in Malahide and 11:45am in Howth. Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Creche facilities are available, as well as a programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after each service. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more
Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church -Sunday 23rd February at 10am in Malahide and in Howth at 11:45am. Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Creche facilities are available, as well as a programme for children during the service. You are welcome to stay with us for tea and coffee after each service. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more
Kilkenny City 11:30am -Tea and Coffee served from 10:45am. All Welcome. Further information available at: www.kilkennychurch.com
Killala, Ballina and Ballymote Rev Molly Deatherage. 10am (Killala Presbyterian Church, Co. Mayo), 11:15am (Ballina Presbyterian Church, Co. Mayo) and 2pm (Ballymote Presbyterian Church, Co. Sligo). All welcome. Visit www.ballinapresbyterian.ie or Tel: 086 0330 196
Limerick City -United Presbyterian and Methodist. 11:30am. Rev V Lynch. All welcome. We are located at 51 O Connell Street, Limerick City; and known locally as Christ Church
Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan. Rev. Richard Houston. For more information, visit; www.lpc.ie
Maynooth Presbyterian Church, (Co Kildare) is known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship on Sundays at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lords Supper (Communion). Rev Keith McCrory. Free parking is available in the underground car park and the service takes place on the 1st Floor. To find out more, visit http://maynoothcc.org
Monaghan, (First) 11:30am. Rev Alan McQuade. First Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Dublin Street, Monaghan Town. All welcome. Visit: www.facebook.com/firstmonpres/
Mountmellick and Tullamore 10am at Mountmellick Methodist Church (Parnell Street) and 12 noon at High Street, Tullamore. Rev. William Hayes. We are a warm, open, multi-national and welcoming church made up of people dedicated to serving Jesus in our community; and telling others about his love for them. All are welcome. For further information, visit: mountmellickpresbyterian.org or tullamorepresbyterian.org
Naas Presbyterian Church, Co Kildare Sundays at 11am. Rev Mark Proctor. The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street, opposite the Town Hall. For further information, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI
Newcastle Presbyterian Church, Co Down 11am and evening service at 7pm, Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Down. Rev Andrew Boreland. All are welcome. Visit our website to find out more: www.newcastlepresbyterian.org
Portadown (First), Co Armagh ...Morning Worship at 11am and Evening Worship in the Main Hall at 6:30pm. Prayer meeting in Session Room at 5:45pm. We meet at Watson Street, Portadown, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. Rev. Robin Brown. To find out more, visit: www.firstportadown.org
Sligo Presbyterian Church meets at 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. Rev David Clarke. CAFFE (Coffee And Fellowship For Everyone) afterwards in the church hall. A warm welcome awaits you. Visit: sligopresbyterianchurch.ie or facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch
Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 10am. Rev. Alan McQuade. We are located 6 miles (10km) west of Monaghan Town on the N54 toward Clones. On arrival in Smithborough, turn right toward Roslea (just before the petrol station) and we are located a further 100 metres on the right. You will be most welcome. Visit Facebook (Smithborough Presbyterian Church) to find our more.
Wexford and Enniscorthy churches meet at 10am at Ann Street, Wexford Town, (Beside the Post Office) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. Rev David Conkey. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians
METHODIST
Christ Church, Sandymount -United Presbyterian and Methodist Church. 11am at Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 -all welcome. Reverend K P Meyer
Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin The Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. Sunday Service 11am. All Welcome. For further details www.dlmc.org
Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at Victoria Place; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel. We meet at 11:30am and all Welcome. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie
Gorey 11.00am Morning Worship, Rev Katherine Kehoe
Limerick City -United Presbyterian and Methodist. 11:30am. Rev V Lynch. All welcome. We are located at 51 O Connell Street, Limerick City; and known locally as Christ Church
BAPTIST
The Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Gospel Partnership of 117 independent local churches who have voluntarily agreed to work together. These churches represent a Baptist community of over 20,000 across Ireland -North and South. For further information and for a full list of congregations, please visit: www.baptistsinireland.org
EVANGELICAL
Calvary Church, Castlebar, Co Mayo -we meet at Anchor House, 9 Humbert Mall in the centre of Castlebar. Sunday Service is at 11am, and Bible study is at 7:30pm on Thursdays. There is also an after-school Bible Club for children on Tuesdays from 4-5pm. Pastor Stephen Childs. All Welcome. Visit www.calvarychurchcastlebar.ie
Calvary Church, Charlestown, Co Mayo meets in the Charlestown Community Enterprise Building for Sunday Service at 11am, and for Bible study at 8pm on Wednesdays. Pastor David Murphy. All Welcome. Visit: www.calvarychurchcharlestown.ie/
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
All Ireland Visitors welcome to public Meetings for Worship each Sunday in Meeting Houses at: LEINSTER Dublin:4-5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, 11 am; also Thursday 6.15 pm. Dublin Churchtown, 82 Lr Churchtown Rd, 11 am Dublin: Rathfarnham, 62 Crannagh Rd, 10.30 am Dublin: Monkstown, Pakenham Rd, 10.30 am Drogheda, Drogheda Grammar School, Mornington Road, 2nd 4th Sundays, 11 am Ballitore, Co Kildare, off Carlow Rd, 11 am Edenderry, Co Offaly, Fr Kearns St, last Sunday, 11.30 am Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Wexford Rd, 11 am Kilkenny Worship Group, Highbank Orchard, 2nd Sunday pwrochfordgmail.com MUNSTER Cork, Summerhill South, 11 am Bantry Worship Group, Christian Fellowship Church, The Square 2nd Tuesday at 6pm Killarney Worship Group, Old Monastery, Port Road, 2nd 4th Sundays, 11 am Limerick, Southville Gardens, Ballinacurra, 11 am Galway, St Nicholas Parochial School, Waterside, Galway. 10.30 am Waterford, Newtown, 10 am Roscrea, 1st 3rd Fridays at 8pm, last Sunday at 11am phone 0505 41394 for details. Scariff Worship Group, Raheen Wood Steiner School, Tuamgraney, Co Clare. 1st Tues each month at 8pm Skibbereen Worship Group, Lisheen House, Ilen Street 11am 3rd Sunday in month. ULSTER Belfast, Frederick Street, off York Street, 11 am South Belfast, 22 Marlborough Park North, 10.45 am Bessbrook, near Newry, Co Down, Deramore Road, 11.15 am Derry. The Gate Lodge, 91 Strand Rd., Derry. 1st 3rd 5th Sundays, 11am Coleraine, 52 Union Street, 11.30 am Grange, Co Tyrone, off Moy-Dungannon Road, 11 am Lisburn, Co Antrim, Prospect Hill, 4 Magheralave Road, 11am Lurgan, Co Armagh, Johnstons Row, off High Street 11 am Moyallon, near Gilford, Co Armagh, 117 Stramore Road, 1st 3rd Sundays, 11.30 am Richhill, Co Armagh, 15 Irish Street, 11 am Fermanagh Worship Group, Orchard Acre Farm, Nr Lisnarick, Co Fermanagh. 4th Sunday at 10.30am Hillsborough Old Meeting House, Park Lane, Hillsborough, Co Down. Last Sunday at 11.00am


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--Homelessness crisis: Dublin hotel received over €4m last year for emergency housing

Nineteen Dublin hotels each received payments in excess of €1 million last year to provide emergency accommodation for the homeless .
One hotel received payments of €4 million-€5 million , according to new figures provided by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive , which confirmed the spend on providing temporary and emergency accommodation for the homeless increased 19 per cent to €170 million in 2019 .
Last year hotels received payments from the executive totalling €56.6 million to provide emergency accommodation , and this represented an increase of 10.7 per cent on the €51.1 million paid out in 2018 .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of €1 million .
In response to a Freedom of Information request , the executive confirmed that of the 19 hotels , one had also received payments of €3 million-€4 million to accommodate the homeless last year .
A further four hotels received payments of €2 million-€3 million , with an additional 13 hotels receiving payments of €1 million-€2 million .
Another 21 hotels received payments of €500,000-€1 million .
In total , 70 hotels provided emergency accommodation for the homeless through the executive last year .
The sharp increase in payments to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of further increases in homeless numbers in Dublin in 2019 .
The numbers of homeless accommodated in hotels and B & Bs increased by 15.6 per cent from 2,282 in January 2019 to 2,638 at the end of December .
Many of these were children .
Dublin city councillor Mannix Flynn ( Ind ) described the spend as an “ absolute disgrace ” .
He stated that the business of accommodating the homeless is a “ big cash cow ” for the hotels concerned .
The executive declined to name the hotels and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Its FOI unit stated : “ I am satisfied that the financial and commercial interest of the emergency accommodation providers would be negatively impacted by the release of this information.
” Overall , €170 million was spent by the executive on providing emergency accommodation for the homeless last year .
While €80.16 million was paid to hotels and B & Bs , the amount paid to non-governmental organisations for supported temporary accommodation , including family hubs , totalled €70.26 million – an increase of 16 per cent on the €60.62 million paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The remaining €19.9 million of the €170.33 million total was paid to “ other ” .
Overall in the four-year period from 2016 to 2019 , inclusive hoteliers have received payments totalling €203.5 million from the executive as the number of homeless requiring emergency accommodation rose .

Dublin city councillor Mannix Flynn (Ind) said the business of accommodating the homeless is a ‘big cash cow’ for the hotels concerned
Nineteen Dublin hotels each received payments in excess of €1 million last year to provide emergency accommodation for the homeless.
One hotel received payments of €4 million-€5 million, according to new figures provided by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, which confirmed the spend on providing temporary and emergency accommodation for the homeless increased 19 per cent to €170 million in 2019.
Last year hotels received payments from the executive totalling €56.6 million to provide emergency accommodation, and this represented an increase of 10.7 per cent on the €51.1 million paid out in 2018. That year 15 hotels received payments in excess of €1 million.
In response to a Freedom of Information request, the executive confirmed that of the 19 hotels, one had also received payments of €3 million-€4 million to accommodate the homeless last year.
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A further four hotels received payments of €2 million-€3 million, with an additional 13 hotels receiving payments of €1 million-€2 million.
Another 21 hotels received payments of €500,000-€1 million. In total, 70 hotels provided emergency accommodation for the homeless through the executive last year.
The sharp increase in payments to emergency accommodation providers came against the background of further increases in homeless numbers in Dublin in 2019.
‘Cash cow’
The numbers of homeless accommodated in hotels and B&Bs increased by 15.6 per cent from 2,282 in January 2019 to 2,638 at the end of December. Many of these were children.
Dublin city councillor Mannix Flynn (Ind) described the spend as an “absolute disgrace”.
He stated that the business of accommodating the homeless is a “big cash cow” for the hotels concerned.
The executive declined to name the hotels and B&Bs that have received payment.
Its FOI unit stated: “I am satisfied that the financial and commercial interest of the emergency accommodation providers would be negatively impacted by the release of this information.”
Overall, €170 million was spent by the executive on providing emergency accommodation for the homeless last year.
While €80.16 million was paid to hotels and B&Bs, the amount paid to non-governmental organisations for supported temporary accommodation, including family hubs, totalled €70.26 million – an increase of 16 per cent on the €60.62 million paid out under that heading in 2018.
The remaining €19.9 million of the €170.33 million total was paid to “other”.
Overall in the four-year period from 2016 to 2019, inclusive hoteliers have received payments totalling €203.5 million from the executive as the number of homeless requiring emergency accommodation rose.


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--L’Arche founder implicated in sexual abuse of women

A report to be published on Tuesday will implicate the founder of L ’ Arche , which helps people with intellectual disabilities and has four communities in Ireland , in the sexual abuse of women .
The inquiry into L ’ Arche founder Jean Vanier was undertaken by UK-based GCPS Consulting , which “ specialises in helping organisations ensure the safety of children and other vulnerable groups ” .
It found that the abuse continued into the 2000s .
L ’ Arche helps people with intellectual disabilities , but it is understood that none of the abused women was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to comment .
Mr Vanier , a devout Catholic , died last May aged 90 .
One month later , in June 2019 , L ’ Arche announced it had “ commissioned an external organisation to conduct a thorough and independent inquiry that will allow us to better understand our history ” .
The original intention was to publish the report last September .
L ’ Arche , both in Ireland and internationally , is preparing people associated with it for the publication of the report on Tuesday .
Senior L ’ Arche @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday they did not wish to comment at this time .
However , one source described the report ’ s findings concerning Mr Vanier as “ devastating , just bloody devastating ” .
Another source said the findings were “ very disappointing ” .
It is understood that senior figures in the Catholic Church in Ireland have already been made aware of the report ’ s findings ahead of its publication .
L ’ Arche was founded near Paris in 1964 by Mr Vanier to look after people with learning difficulties .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Noah ’ s Ark and has more than 10,000 members in 149 communities in 39 countries worldwide .
Since 1978 it has developed four communities in Ireland – in Dublin , Belfast , Cork and Kilkenny – where up to 60 people are cared for .
It also provides day services to more than 100 others more .
In 1971 Mr Vanier also founded the interdenominational Faith and Light to help people with learning difficulties .
It has more than 1,600 such communities in 80 countries , including 23 on the island of @ @

A report to be published on Tuesday will implicate the founder of L’Arche, which helps people with intellectual disabilities and has four communities in Ireland, in the sexual abuse of women.
The inquiry into L’Arche founder Jean Vanier was undertaken by UK-based GCPS Consulting, which “specialises in helping organisations ensure the safety of children and other vulnerable groups”.
It found that the abuse continued into the 2000s. L’Arche helps people with intellectual disabilities, but it is understood that none of the abused women was in that category. The organisation has declined to comment.
Mr Vanier, a devout Catholic, died last May aged 90. One month later, in June 2019, L’Arche announced it had “commissioned an external organisation to conduct a thorough and independent inquiry that will allow us to better understand our history”.
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The original intention was to publish the report last September.
‘Disappointing’
L’Arche, both in Ireland and internationally, is preparing people associated with it for the publication of the report on Tuesday. Senior L’Arche personnel in Paris and Ireland said on Friday they did not wish to comment at this time.
However, one source described the report’s findings concerning Mr Vanier as “devastating, just bloody devastating”.
Another source said the findings were “very disappointing”. It is understood that senior figures in the Catholic Church in Ireland have already been made aware of the report’s findings ahead of its publication.
L’Arche was founded near Paris in 1964 by Mr Vanier to look after people with learning difficulties.
It was named after the biblical story of Noah’s Ark and has more than 10,000 members in 149 communities in 39 countries worldwide. Since 1978 it has developed four communities in Ireland – in Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Kilkenny – where up to 60 people are cared for. It also provides day services to more than 100 others more.
In 1971 Mr Vanier also founded the interdenominational Faith and Light to help people with learning difficulties. It has more than 1,600 such communities in 80 countries, including 23 on the island of Ireland.


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--The view from Clondalkin: If Sinn Féin don’t get in, ‘there will be marches’

There will be protests on the streets if Sinn Féin and the left are not in the next Government , says Jacqueline Colgan ( 47 ) , a community employment ( CE ) participant in Ronanstown , west Dublin .
Election 2020 was the first she took “ a big interest in .
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Everyone in this area was really serious about it , asking if you were registered to vote .
It was like ‘ shame on you ’ if you weren ’ t registered.
” And there was a “ feeling of Christmas ” as results came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returns for Sinn Féin , she told The Irish Times this week , as politicians began to gather in Leinster House .
“ We ’ re not all traditional Sinn Féin voters at all .
I think a lot of us would have looked to Labour back in the day .
But we ’ ve had to say to the old guard , they are not fit to govern .
People felt by voting Sinn Féin things might change.
” Anthony Rochford ( 27 ) , also a CE participant , says in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really have any interest in politics .
I felt it was the same cycle , same thing and nothing was going to change.
” Like all his friends , he lives with his parents and sees no prospect of affording even to rent his own home .
“ I realised how important it was to vote to get change.
” In Ronanstown Youth Services , too , first-time voters chose Sinn Féin and People Before Profit ( PBP ) , citing the housing crisis and inadequacy of student grants as issues .
Rebecca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she recalls the tears of relief shed by Gino Kenny ( PBP ) when he took the fourth seat without reaching the quota .
“ That just proves what it means to him – the passion , the drive , the love he has for working for people and change.
” North Clondalkin lies within the four-seat Dublin Mid-West constituency , one one of the most disadvantaged parts of the State .
In terms of political engagement , however , it is transformed .
And it did not begin this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in North Clondalkin voted , compared to 52 per cent elsewhere in the constituency and 62 per cent nationally .
By 2016 , the North Clondalkin turnout had jumped to 55.9 per cent locally – a 50 per cent increase .
On February 8th , it rose again , according to local polling station returns , to 59.7 per cent – just shy of the constituency ’ s 61.6 per cent and almost at the nation ’ s 62.9 per cent .
And Sinn Féin ’ s vote was spectacular .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ preferences from the four Ronanstown polling stations – St Bernadette ’ s National School , Rowlagh NS , St Peter the Apostle NS and Divine Mercy senior NS – show the party ’ s Mark Ward and Eoin Ó Broin hoovering up 69.25 per cent of first preferences .
Gino Kenny ( PBP ) took 11.5 per cent of local first preferences .
Emer Higgins of Fine Gael , the fourth TD , took 1.6 per cent here .
“ I am very emotional about this election , ” says Colgan .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have destroyed our country .
I have family members who have committed suicide .
I know five people over the last couple of months who have tried to kill themselves and it ’ s down to the Government .
“ I have a grown son aged 30 living with me in the box room .
My daughter , she has a degree in social care and shares a bed in my house with her five-year-old daughter .
My other son , who has a great job , could never afford a house – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room in a house .
I ’ m looking at people dying on the streets .
“ I feel like people don ’ t have hope anymore , and it ’ s only going to get worse if they aren ’ t going to give Sinn Féin a chance .
We want Sinn Féin in government .
OK , we might have to go in with Fianna Fáil but we would see changes.
” “ Bernie ” ( 64 , not her real name ) , a former Labour voter , hesitated before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their past ” , but decided it was “ the only option ” .
Her daughter and two grandsons , aged 22 and 18 , have been living with her since 2017 after the landlord needed the house they had rented for nine years for his sister .
Her daughter sleeps on the couch while her grandsons take turns sleeping on a pull-out bed in a box room and on the floor by the couch .
“ The whole family voted Sinn Féin .
When the counts were coming in I just thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t enough to go into government , but maybe they ’ ll go in with Fianna Fáil .
I was very excited to think , maybe now.
” The vote can not be “ dismissed ” , says Wills , as a protest or youth vote .
“ All generations voted for Sinn Féin .
It wasn ’ t a protest vote .
It was a ‘ hope vote ’ .
Please give us some hope.
” Fear , and anger , is growing , however , that a left Government will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know they [ Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil ] have already decided they ’ re going back in , ” says Colgan .
“ People like us , we are just bugs to them .
They sniggered all the way through those debates at Mary Lou , but really they ’ re sniggering at us .
“ They say Sinn Féin are not fit to govern ?
There will be marches .
I am not accepting Leo [ Varadkar ] or Micheál [ Martin ] as Taoiseach .
I couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests.
” Bernie agrees , saying : “ I would go out and march .
”

There will be protests on the streets if Sinn Féin and the left are not in the next Government, says Jacqueline Colgan (47), a community employment (CE) participant in Ronanstown, west Dublin.
Election 2020 was the first she took “a big interest in . . . Everyone in this area was really serious about it, asking if you were registered to vote. It was like ‘shame on you’ if you weren’t registered.”
And there was a “feeling of Christmas” as results came the day after the election showing spectacular returns for Sinn Féin, she told The Irish Times this week, as politicians began to gather in Leinster House.
Sitting in Rowlagh Community Centre, her CE supervisor Grace Wills (61) agrees.
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"We're not all traditional Sinn Féin voters at all. I think a lot of us would have looked to Labour back in the day. But we've had to say to the old guard, they are not fit to govern. People felt by voting Sinn Féin things might change."
That just proves what it means to him – the passion, the drive, the love he has for working for people and change
Anthony Rochford (27), also a CE participant, says in the past he "didn't really have any interest in politics. I felt it was the same cycle, same thing and nothing was going to change." Like all his friends, he lives with his parents and sees no prospect of affording even to rent his own home. "I realised how important it was to vote to get change."
Housing crisis
In Ronanstown Youth Services, too, first-time voters chose Sinn Féin and People Before Profit (PBP), citing the housing crisis and inadequacy of student grants as issues. Rebecca O'Reilly (22) beams as she recalls the tears of relief shed by Gino Kenny (PBP) when he took the fourth seat without reaching the quota.
“That just proves what it means to him – the passion, the drive, the love he has for working for people and change.”
North Clondalkin lies within the four-seat Dublin Mid-West constituency, one one of the most disadvantaged parts of the State. In terms of political engagement, however, it is transformed. And it did not begin this year.
In 2002, just 37.3 per cent of people in North Clondalkin voted, compared to 52 per cent elsewhere in the constituency and 62 per cent nationally. By 2016, the North Clondalkin turnout had jumped to 55.9 per cent locally – a 50 per cent increase.
On February 8th, it rose again, according to local polling station returns, to 59.7 per cent – just shy of the constituency’s 61.6 per cent and almost at the nation’s 62.9 per cent.
Rebecca O’Reilly, a volunteer at Ronanstown Youth Services. Photograph: Dave Meehan for the Irish Times
And Sinn Féin’s vote was spectacular. A combined parties’ tally of first preferences from the four Ronanstown polling stations – St Bernadette’s National School, Rowlagh NS, St Peter the Apostle NS and Divine Mercy senior NS – show the party’s Mark Ward and Eoin Ó Broin hoovering up 69.25 per cent of first preferences.
‘Very emotional’
Gino Kenny (PBP) took 11.5 per cent of local first preferences. Emer Higgins of Fine Gael, the fourth TD, took 1.6 per cent here.
"I am very emotional about this election," says Colgan. "Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, they have destroyed our country. I have family members who have committed suicide. I know five people over the last couple of months who have tried to kill themselves and it's down to the Government.
“I have a grown son aged 30 living with me in the box room. My daughter, she has a degree in social care and shares a bed in my house with her five-year-old daughter. My other son, who has a great job, could never afford a house – even to rent. He rents a room in a house. I’m looking at people dying on the streets.
“I feel like people don’t have hope anymore, and it’s only going to get worse if they aren’t going to give Sinn Féin a chance. We want Sinn Féin in government. OK, we might have to go in with Fianna Fáil but we would see changes.”
“Bernie” (64, not her real name), a former Labour voter, hesitated before voting Sinn Féin, “because of their past”, but decided it was “the only option”. Her daughter and two grandsons, aged 22 and 18, have been living with her since 2017 after the landlord needed the house they had rented for nine years for his sister.
Pull-out bed
Her daughter sleeps on the couch while her grandsons take turns sleeping on a pull-out bed in a box room and on the floor by the couch. “The whole family voted Sinn Féin. When the counts were coming in I just thought, ‘Okay, they haven’t enough to go into government, but maybe they’ll go in with Fianna Fáil. I was very excited to think, maybe now.”
They sniggered all the way through those debates at Mary Lou, but really they're sniggering at us
The vote cannot be “dismissed”, says Wills, as a protest or youth vote. “All generations voted for Sinn Féin. It wasn’t a protest vote. It was a ‘hope vote’. Please give us some hope.”
Fear, and anger, is growing, however, that a left Government will not be formed.
"In my heart I know they [Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil] have already decided they're going back in," says Colgan. "People like us, we are just bugs to them. They sniggered all the way through those debates at Mary Lou, but really they're sniggering at us.
“They say Sinn Féin are not fit to govern? There will be marches. I am not accepting Leo [Varadkar] or Micheál [Martin] as Taoiseach. I couldn’t cope. No, there will be protests.”
Bernie agrees, saying: “I would go out and march.”


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--Who was L’Arche founder Jean Vanier?

Who was L’Arche founder Jean Vanier?

Jean Vanier , who founded the L ’ Arche communities for adults with intellectual disabilities , died at the age of 90 last May .
The following month , L ’ Arche announced it had commissioned an independent inquiry , undertaken by the UK-based GCPS Consulting , “ that will allow us to better understand our history ” .
The report , to be published on Tuesday , found Vanier was implicated in the sexual abuse of women .
The abuse , which did not involve women with intellectual disabilities , continued into the 2000s , according to the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the impending report .
Vanier was born in Geneva in September 1928 , a son of Georges Vanier , a Canadian soldier and diplomat , and his wife , Pauline .
As a young naval officer he served with the Royal Navy and then with the Royal Canadian Navy , accompanying the British royal family , including the future queen , then young princess Elizabeth , on their 1947 voyage to South Africa .
In 1950 he resigned his commission and began studying at L ’ Institut Catholique in Paris .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to the Dominican priest Fr Thomas Philippe .
The priest became Vanier ’ s teacher and mentor .
According to a L ’ Arche account : “ Two years later ( 1952 ) , Fr Thomas , for reasons undisclosed , was forbidden by Rome to carry out his pastoral ministry .
Jean ’ s move toward the priesthood was shattered , without however destroying his filial level of respect for Fr Thomas.
” In 1964 he visited Fr Philippe in the French mental institution where the priest was then chaplain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and psychological difficulties led Vanier to make a commitment to them .
He bought a small , rundown house without plumbing or electricity in the village of Trosly-Breuil , north of Paris , and invited two men with learning disabilities – Raphael Simi and Philippe Seux – to share it with him .
Both had been living in an asylum and were without family .
The initiative was prompted by Vanier ’ s visits to long-stay hospitals which housed people with learning disabilities at the time .
“ Huge concrete walls , 80 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I was struck by the screams and atmosphere of sadness , ” he recalled later .
Believing the men ’ s need was for friendship he thought the small house could provide the support of an ordinary domestic life , with the three of them shopping , cooking and washing up together .
Today L ’ Arche has 149 communities , in 39 countries .
The Irish communities are in Cork , Kilkenny , Dublin and Belfast .
In 1971 , Vanier also founded Faith Light to help people with learning difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 80 countries , including 23 on the island of Ireland .
In 2015 he was awarded the £1.1 million ( €1.3 million ) Templeton prize , for making “ an exceptional contribution to affirming life ’ s spiritual dimension ” .
That year there were revelations about Fr Philippe , who was found by a Catholic Church investigation to have sexually abused 14 women , many of them associated with the L ’ Arche community , with some incidents back to the 1970s .
It is understood that no people with disabilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ overwhelmed and shocked , absolutely unable to understand how this could have happened ” .
He said : “ A few years ago , I was told of certain acts , but until now I remained totally in the dark as to the depth of their gravity.
” He expressed compassion for the priest ’ s victims but also praised Fr Philippe ’ s role in supporting L ’ Arche and spoke of being “ at peace , without searching to know more .
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that said , in thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to ask forgiveness for all that I did not do or should have done.
” He also added that he needed “ to affirm my own experience and gratitude to Père Thomas .
In regards my own life journey he was an instrument of God.
” He said : “ I can not judge Père Thomas ; God alone can judge .
Jesus is merciful and he forgives in his love.
” Over a year later , in October 2016 , he repeated his condemnation of the priest ’ s actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Père Thomas as I knew him .
I ask the forgiveness of the victims for not having measured soon enough the extent of their traumatisation and for not having been sufficiently sensitive to their suffering.
” He said he had “ great confidence in this priest who helped me spiritually .
I realise today , with all the revelations we have received , what sort of sexual perversion was at play within him .
”

A report to be published on Tuesday has found L’Arche founder Jean Vanier was implicated in the sexual abuse of women.
Jean Vanier, who founded the L'Arche communities for adults with intellectual disabilities, died at the age of 90 last May.
The following month, L’Arche announced it had commissioned an independent inquiry, undertaken by the UK-based GCPS Consulting, “that will allow us to better understand our history”.
The report, to be published on Tuesday, found Vanier was implicated in the sexual abuse of women. The abuse, which did not involve women with intellectual disabilities, continued into the 2000s, according to the report. L’Arche did not comment on the impending report.
Vanier was born in Geneva in September 1928, a son of Georges Vanier, a Canadian soldier and diplomat, and his wife, Pauline.
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As a young naval officer he served with the Royal Navy and then with the Royal Canadian Navy, accompanying the British royal family, including the future queen, then young princess Elizabeth, on their 1947 voyage to South Africa.
Mentor
In 1950 he resigned his commission and began studying at L'Institut Catholique in Paris. It was around then that his parents introduced him to the Dominican priest Fr Thomas Philippe. The priest became Vanier's teacher and mentor.
According to a L’Arche account: “Two years later (1952), Fr Thomas, for reasons undisclosed, was forbidden by Rome to carry out his pastoral ministry. Jean’s move toward the priesthood was shattered, without however destroying his filial level of respect for Fr Thomas.”
In 1964 he visited Fr Philippe in the French mental institution where the priest was then chaplain. This encounter with people suffering from intellectual and psychological difficulties led Vanier to make a commitment to them.
He bought a small, rundown house without plumbing or electricity in the village of Trosly-Breuil, north of Paris, and invited two men with learning disabilities – Raphael Simi and Philippe Seux – to share it with him. Both had been living in an asylum and were without family.
The initiative was prompted by Vanier’s visits to long-stay hospitals which housed people with learning disabilities at the time. “Huge concrete walls, 80 men living in dormitories and no work. I was struck by the screams and atmosphere of sadness,” he recalled later.
Believing the men’s need was for friendship he thought the small house could provide the support of an ordinary domestic life, with the three of them shopping, cooking and washing up together.
Today L'Arche has 149 communities, in 39 countries. The Irish communities are in Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin and Belfast.
In 1971, Vanier also founded Faith Light to help people with learning difficulties. It has more than 1,600 communities in 80 countries, including 23 on the island of Ireland.
In 2015 he was awarded the £1.1 million (€1.3 million) Templeton prize, for making “an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension”.
Sexual abuse
That year there were revelations about Fr Philippe, who was found by a Catholic Church investigation to have sexually abused 14 women, many of them associated with the L’Arche community, with some incidents back to the 1970s. It is understood that no people with disabilities were abused.
Vanier wrote that he was “overwhelmed and shocked, absolutely unable to understand how this could have happened”.
He said: “A few years ago, I was told of certain acts, but until now I remained totally in the dark as to the depth of their gravity.”
He expressed compassion for the priest’s victims but also praised Fr Philippe’s role in supporting L’Arche and spoke of being “at peace, without searching to know more. . . that said, in thinking of the victims and their suffering, I want to ask forgiveness for all that I did not do or should have done.”
He also added that he needed “to affirm my own experience and gratitude to Père Thomas. In regards my own life journey he was an instrument of God.” He said: “I cannot judge Père Thomas; God alone can judge. Jesus is merciful and he forgives in his love.”
Over a year later, in October 2016, he repeated his condemnation of the priest’s actions and said: “I have mourned Père Thomas as I knew him. I ask the forgiveness of the victims for not having measured soon enough the extent of their traumatisation and for not having been sufficiently sensitive to their suffering.”
He said he had “great confidence in this priest who helped me spiritually. I realise today, with all the revelations we have received, what sort of sexual perversion was at play within him.”


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--Medical Council makes fresh finding against obstetrician Peter Van Geene

An obstetrician who was previously found guilty of poor professional performance has had a fresh finding made against him by the Medical Council .
Dr Peter Van Geene contravened the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 by failing to maintain his professional competence , the fitness to practise committee of the Medical Council ruled on Friday .
The committee found he failed to comply with the council ’ s professional competence requirements for the period May 2017 to April 2018 .
The council will decide at a later date what sanctions , if any , to impose .
Dr Van Geene , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kilkenny , was the subject of a nine-day fitness to practise hearing in 2015 , after allegations were made against him by four women patients .
He was found guilty at that time on two counts of poor professional performance , but was cleared in relation to 13 other allegations .
The allegations related to patients who underwent hysterectomies between 2009 and 2011 at Aut Even private hospital in Kilkenny .
It was found he failed to review one of the women , Helen Cruise , before her hysterectomy , failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communicated with her in an incorrect manner .
In 2016 , the Medical Council refused to say what sanction , if any , it had imposed on Dr Van Geene , as “ it was not in the public interest to do so ” .
Friday ’ s fitness to practise hearing , which was not attended by Dr Van Geene , heard that in 2017 a Medical Council audit established that he was not maintaining his professional competence , as all doctors are required to do .
It was established he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ professional competence scheme between 2011 and 2014 , but not since then .
Officials contacted Dr Van Geene , suggesting he had the option of voluntarily withdrawing from the register of the Medical Council .
However , Dr Van Geene told them he was not in a position to voluntarily withdraw because he was not practising in Ireland and was therefore not required to enrol in the professional competence scheme .
Eoghan O ’ Sullivan BL , for the CEO of the Medical Council , said Dr Van Geene was incorrect in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor was not practising did not mean he or she did not have to maintain professional competence .
There were no special requirements on doctors who were working less than part-time or on an occasional basis , he added .
All further attempts by Medical Council staff to contact Dr Van Geene , who has an address at St Mullin ’ s in Co Carlow , have proved unsuccessful , the hearing was told .
His landline and mobile were both disconnected .
A neighbour who was collecting his post said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision , Dr Suzanne Crowe , chairwoman of the fitness to practise committee , said the allegation against Dr Van Geene was proven as to fact .
The committee was satisfied he knew he needed to be enrolled on a professional competence scheme in order to remain on the register .
Dr Van Geene received his primary medical degree in 1981 in London .
He completed training in gynaecological oncology and worked at Guys and St Thomas ’ hospital as a consultant gynaecology cancer surgeon .
He began to look for work in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escaped being caught up in the London Tube bombing that year , it was previously reported .
She had been due to get on a train that exploded but ended up getting the following one .
He worked as a consultant gynaecologist at Aut Even hospital from June 2006 to November 2011 .

Dr Peter Van Geene was the subject of a fitness to practise hearing in 2015, after allegations were made against him by four women patients at Aut Even private hospital in Kilkenny. File photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins
An obstetrician who was previously found guilty of poor professional performance has had a fresh finding made against him by the Medical Council.
Dr Peter Van Geene contravened the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 by failing to maintain his professional competence, the fitness to practise committee of the Medical Council ruled on Friday.
The committee found he failed to comply with the council’s professional competence requirements for the period May 2017 to April 2018. The council will decide at a later date what sanctions, if any, to impose.
Dr Van Geene, an obstetrician and gynaecologist who previously practised in Kilkenny, was the subject of a nine-day fitness to practise hearing in 2015, after allegations were made against him by four women patients. He was found guilty at that time on two counts of poor professional performance, but was cleared in relation to 13 other allegations.
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The allegations related to patients who underwent hysterectomies between 2009 and 2011 at Aut Even private hospital in Kilkenny. It was found he failed to review one of the women, Helen Cruise, before her hysterectomy, failed to explain to her the risks involved and communicated with her in an incorrect manner.
In 2016, the Medical Council refused to say what sanction, if any, it had imposed on Dr Van Geene, as “it was not in the public interest to do so”.
Audit
Friday’s fitness to practise hearing, which was not attended by Dr Van Geene, heard that in 2017 a Medical Council audit established that he was not maintaining his professional competence, as all doctors are required to do. It was established he had been registered on the Institute of Obstetricians’ professional competence scheme between 2011 and 2014, but not since then.
Officials contacted Dr Van Geene, suggesting he had the option of voluntarily withdrawing from the register of the Medical Council.
However, Dr Van Geene told them he was not in a position to voluntarily withdraw because he was not practising in Ireland and was therefore not required to enrol in the professional competence scheme.
Eoghan O’Sullivan BL, for the CEO of the Medical Council, said Dr Van Geene was incorrect in his understanding, and just because a doctor was not practising did not mean he or she did not have to maintain professional competence. There were no special requirements on doctors who were working less than part-time or on an occasional basis, he added.
All further attempts by Medical Council staff to contact Dr Van Geene, who has an address at St Mullin’s in Co Carlow, have proved unsuccessful, the hearing was told. His landline and mobile were both disconnected. A neighbour who was collecting his post said he had moved to the UK.
Proven
Announcing the decision, Dr Suzanne Crowe, chairwoman of the fitness to practise committee, said the allegation against Dr Van Geene was proven as to fact. The committee was satisfied he knew he needed to be enrolled on a professional competence scheme in order to remain on the register.
Dr Van Geene received his primary medical degree in 1981 in London. He completed training in gynaecological oncology and worked at Guys and St Thomas’ hospital as a consultant gynaecology cancer surgeon.
He began to look for work in Ireland in 2005 after his wife narrowly escaped being caught up in the London Tube bombing that year, it was previously reported. She had been due to get on a train that exploded but ended up getting the following one. He worked as a consultant gynaecologist at Aut Even hospital from June 2006 to November 2011.


theirishtimes--2020-02-22--Floods in the midlands: ‘If this was happening in Dublin it would be front-page news’

Eighty-five-year-old Jim Connolly ’ s small cottage in Newtownflood , near Athlone in Co Westmeath , has flooded twice in the last decade .
Heavy rainfall is now putting it at risk again , and there ’ s nothing he can do but watch it happen .
“ The water came into my house twice already – in 2009 and 2015 .
It ’ s insured all right , but I get nothing for flooding .
I went down to my sister in town for two months the last time .
It was a long auld time , ” Connolly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m watching it coming and coming and coming .
It was up a few more inches last night , and there ’ s nothing I can do to stop it .
This is a whole day ’ s rain and we don ’ t know where it ’ s going to stop .
It ’ s frightening , and it ’ s not helping me anyway .
I had bags all around the door the last time and it still came in.
” Connolly has been a farmer his whole life , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His house is right beside his farmland , which has been under water since August last .
Today , he is frustrated by the lack of help , and his sense that rural people are being abandoned .
“ They can send people to the moon but they can ’ t do anything about the flooding , ” he adds .
He is one of many Midlands people experiencing flooding .
Many more will face troubles in coming days , if forecasted rains arrive .
The Office of Public Works ( OPW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Defences have been erected to protect homes and businesses .
More rural areas , however , are harder to protect .
Many fields are long under water .
Farmers feel ignored .
For Pádraig Cunniffe , a beef farmer who lives no more than five minutes away from Connolly , flooding is just another hardship .
“ If they got that flooding in Dublin now , it would be in every paper and every front page , ” he says .
“ But we have it here today and nobody cares .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ left here and nothing ’ s happening , ” says Connolly .
Floods in the Midlands are not rare , but they are getting worse .
Westmeath is not the only county being affected .
Andrew McHugh , a dairy farmer in Brianstown , Cloondara , Co Longford , keeps his cattle on higher ground , but much of the land around him is under water .
Thousands of acres of land and people ’ s houses and sheds are flooded when the Shannon ’ s waters rise .
“ For the people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s an absolute nightmare , ” McHugh says .
“ From a farming point of view , it ’ s generally summer flooding that ’ s the problem .
There ’ s no doubt that there ’ s not enough being done , ” he says .
Locals , he goes on , “ are sick of it ” .
In Carrickobrien , near the Roscommon-Westmeath border , horse-trainer Tom Cleary reluctantly accepts that flooding is now part of life .
“ It would want to rise another foot before it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s rising very quickly , ” he says .
Cleary is critical of political promises .
“ They can ’ t even save a small town or a village , and politicians are saying they ’ re going to save the world ?
Let them start at home and try to do something useful here first.
” Locals believe that a lack of maintenance on the River Shannon and high water levels needed for tourism boating are to blame , not just changing weather patterns brought on by climate change .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the University of Limerick , says the issue is a lot more complicated , dating back to changes in the use of land over hundreds of years .
A national land management plan to protect homes , land and people must happen , including the “ rewetting ” of boglands and more forestry , says MacGabhann .
“ How agriculture has developed in the country particularly , the loss of forestry , that sort of thing .
We have had so many of our wetland areas being dried out , and used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent times , ” he says .
However , it also means planning change .
“ People have been building houses on flood plains .
That ’ s not necessarily the fault of the people who wanted to build the houses .
“ Unless they ’ re experts in hydrology , they may not have necessarily known it was a flood plain , ” says MacGabhann .
“ But at the end of the day , that sort of thing has been allowed .
“ It has gone through the planning process .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cracks but we need to stop and make sure that this stops happening .
We need more of a national land management plan to look at where people can build .
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Eighty-five-year-old Jim Connolly’s small cottage in Newtownflood, near Athlone in Co Westmeath, has flooded twice in the last decade. Heavy rainfall is now putting it at risk again, and there’s nothing he can do but watch it happen.
“The water came into my house twice already – in 2009 and 2015. It’s insured all right, but I get nothing for flooding. I went down to my sister in town for two months the last time. It was a long auld time,” Connolly says.
“And now I’m watching it coming and coming and coming. It was up a few more inches last night, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. This is a whole day’s rain and we don’t know where it’s going to stop. It’s frightening, and it’s not helping me anyway. I had bags all around the door the last time and it still came in.”
Connolly has been a farmer his whole life, since “before God was a boy”. His house is right beside his farmland, which has been under water since August last.
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Today, he is frustrated by the lack of help, and his sense that rural people are being abandoned. “They can send people to the moon but they can’t do anything about the flooding,” he adds.
Water levels at Athlone have risen by 60mm on Thursday and more rain is forecast over the coming days but locals there feel their voices aren't been heard. Video: Enda O'Dowd
He is one of many Midlands people experiencing flooding. Many more will face troubles in coming days, if forecasted rains arrive.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a flood plan in place. Defences have been erected to protect homes and businesses. More rural areas, however, are harder to protect. Many fields are long under water. Farmers feel ignored.
For Pádraig Cunniffe, a beef farmer who lives no more than five minutes away from Connolly, flooding is just another hardship. “If they got that flooding in Dublin now, it would be in every paper and every front page,” he says.
“But we have it here today and nobody cares. We’ve been left, just left here and nothing’s happening,” says Connolly. Floods in the Midlands are not rare, but they are getting worse.
Higher ground
Westmeath is not the only county being affected. Andrew McHugh, a dairy farmer in Brianstown, Cloondara, Co Longford, keeps his cattle on higher ground, but much of the land around him is under water.
Thousands of acres of land and people’s houses and sheds are flooded when the Shannon’s waters rise. “For the people whose homes are flooded, it’s an absolute nightmare,” McHugh says.
They can't even save a small town or a village, and politicians are saying they're going to save the world?
“From a farming point of view, it’s generally summer flooding that’s the problem. There’s no doubt that there’s not enough being done,” he says. Locals, he goes on, “are sick of it”.
In Carrickobrien, near the Roscommon-Westmeath border, horse-trainer Tom Cleary reluctantly accepts that flooding is now part of life. "It would want to rise another foot before it's on my gallops, but it's rising very quickly," he says.
Cleary is critical of political promises. “They can’t even save a small town or a village, and politicians are saying they’re going to save the world? Let them start at home and try to do something useful here first.”
Locals believe that a lack of maintenance on the River Shannon and high water levels needed for tourism boating are to blame, not just changing weather patterns brought on by climate change.
However, Breandán Anraoi MacGabhann, lecturer in Geography in the University of Limerick, says the issue is a lot more complicated, dating back to changes in the use of land over hundreds of years.
More forestry
A national land management plan to protect homes, land and people must happen, including the “rewetting” of boglands and more forestry, says MacGabhann.
“How agriculture has developed in the country particularly, the loss of forestry, that sort of thing. We have had so many of our wetland areas being dried out, and used as a source of fuel in more recent times,” he says.
However, it also means planning change. “People have been building houses on flood plains. That’s not necessarily the fault of the people who wanted to build the houses.
“Unless they’re experts in hydrology, they may not have necessarily known it was a flood plain,” says MacGabhann. “But at the end of the day, that sort of thing has been allowed.
“It has gone through the planning process. We’ve let it slip through the cracks but we need to stop and make sure that this stops happening. We need more of a national land management plan to look at where people can build.”