Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory

WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL BEGINS ON JUNE 11TH - BOOK YOUR TICKETS
2021-06-11 19:00 - 2021-06-13 21:00 (Europe/Dublin)
THE INAUGURAL WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL
IN THE END THERE WILL BE LIGHT AND A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON
The first Waterford International Organ Festival will take place on 11-13 June 2021, featuring performances by internationally acclaimed organists from France, Germany, Ireland, Japan and Switzerland.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about major rethinking in the presentation of live music and its content. Thanks to ever developing technology, The Waterford International Organ Festival will not only present performers from Ireland and abroad, but will also include all of them in each of the recitals playing the instruments of which they have charge.
These well-structured concerts will take the listener through the emotional journeys of Despair, Promise and Hope. Two composers feature in each programme, Johann Sebastian Bach and Eric Sweeney.
Dr. Sweeney, composer, organist, conductor and teacher, was in charge of music at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford from 1991 until his retirement in 2018. Eric, who sadly passed away in July of last year, was a much loved and respected friend and colleague, especially of those who worked with him in the cathedral. His works are performed in memoriam.
Performers:
Olivier Salandini, France (Professor at Conservatoire Clermont-Ferrand and Organist of Bourges Cathedral) (OS)
Vincent Thévenaz, Switzerland (Professor at Haute Ecole de Musique Geneva, Organist at Cathédrale St-Pierre Geneva) (VT)
Megumi Tokuoka, Japan (Lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts and Organist in residence at Toyota Concert Hall) (MT)
Stefan Viegelahn, Germany (Professor at Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Frankfurt am Main) (SV)
Simon Harden, Ireland (Lecturer in Organ at TU Dublin Conservatoire, Organist at Christ Church Cathedral Waterford) (SH)
watch a video introducing the festival here
book tickets at link below:
waterfordinternationalorganfestival.ie

Silent Retreat 24th -26th September 2021 - Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26
The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
2021 Retreat 24th-26th September
The Annual Silent Retreat of the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer will be held (D.V.) at Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Dromantine, Newry, Co Down BT34 1RH from Friday 24th September (5.45pm) to Sunday 26th September 2021 (2.00pm approx.)
The Witness will be The Rev. Jenny Hill, Chaplain of F.C.P. (U.K.)
The cost is £175 stg.
Enquiries and Bookings to Nuala Dudley. nualadudley@gmail.com
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Jesus said:”Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”.

General Synod 2021 takes place online this Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2021
2021-09-30 10:00 - 2021-10-02 15:00

Postcard art sale in aid of St Carthage's Cathedral Lismore
2021-11-06 10:00
Artwork by undisclosed artist in aid of Artwork sale for Verso Art a charitable initiative of Lismore Cathedral CLG, raising funds to conserve and improve St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore, Co. Waterfordoriginal size: ca 10.5×14.8cm9 august 2021Image capture/Photo: Stefan Syrowatka, www.syro.net, stefan@syro.net, 00353 857548646.www.studio1kinale.com; print@studio1kinsale.com

Diocesan Synod 2021 takes place on Saturday, November 6th in St Mary's Church, Enniscorthy
2021-11-06 13:30 - 18:00

ABBA tribute concert - WATERLOO - in Templemore Arms Hotel
2021-11-13 20:00 - 23:00
Tickets €20 from Valerie – 086 6038690

Light Up Your Tractor/unit - Gorey
2021-11-27 17:00 - 19:00
Registration at 5 p.m. at Hollyfort Old School. €20 per vehicle.

Christmas Fayre at St Canice's next Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Outdoors)
2021-12-04 11:00 - 16:00
For two days – next Saturday and Sunday – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OUTDOORS
Please come along – festive stalls, home baking, crafts, toys and more on sale.

Carols by Carlight in Enniscorthy Mart on Sunday 19th December at 6 p.m.
2021-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
All welcome. Enjoy singing carols in the comfort of your own car this Christmas.

Commissioning of Diocesan Readers in Leighlin Cathedral
2022-01-09 16:00 - 17:00
Andrew Pender (Baltinglass), Thomas Cooke (Kilcooley) and Heidi Good (Kilkenny) will be commissioned as Readers.

Ordination of The Reverend Pat Coleman to the priesthood (Ordained Local Ministry) in Leighlin Cathedral
2022-01-30 16:00 - 17:00
The Reverend Pat Coleman will be ordained priest on Sunday January 30th in Leighlin Cathedral at 4 p.m. She was ordained deacon in September 2020.

Installation of Dean of Ossory and Institution of Rector of Kilkenny Union
2022-02-01 19:30 - 21:00
The Reverend Stephen Farrell will be instituted as rector of Kilkenny Union and installed as dean of Ossory on Tuesday, February 1st at 7.30 p.m.

Installation as Dean of Cashel and Institution as Rector of Cashel Union
2022-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
The Reverend Canon James Mulhall will be instituted as rector of Cashel Union and installed as dean of Cashel on Sunday, February 13th at 7 p.m.

Ignite - Bunclody Contemporary Service
2022-02-19 19:30 - 20:30

Installation as Canon - The Reverend Canon Ian Coulter
2022-03-06 15:00 - 16:30
The installation of the Reverend Canon Ian Coulter as Canon will take place at St Canice’s Cathedral at 3 p.m. Choral Evensong on Sunday, 6th March.

Marathon organ playing event in Bunclody
2022-03-12 09:00 - 21:00
A marathon organ playing event will take place in St Mary’s Church, Bunclody on Saturday, 12th March from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in aid of Christian Aid’s World Vaccination Programme. Bishop Michael Burrows will play the organ for the last 45 minutes.

Installation as Canon - The Reverend Dr Canon Richard Marsh
2022-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
The Reverend Dr Canon Richard Marsh will be installed as Canon at St Canice’s Cathedral’s Choral Evensong at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 13th March.

Ignite - Contemporary Service in Bunclody
2022-03-19 19:30 - 20:30

Installation as Treasurer - The Reverend Canon Treasurer Brian O'Rourke
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:30
The installation of The Reverend Canon Treasurer Brian O’Rourke as Canon Treasurer will take place at St Canice’s Choral Evensong Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 20th March

Ordinations of the Reverends Ger James and Mike O'Meara
2022-04-03 16:00 - 18:30
The ordinations of The Reverends Ger James and Mike O’Meara as priests to the Ordained Local Ministry will take place on Sunday, 3rd April at St Canice’s at 4 p.m.

Institution and Installation of the Reverend Bruce Hayes as Rector and Dean of Waterford
2022-04-06 19:00 - 20:30
This service will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 6th April.

Easter Fair in Old St Mary's Clonmel
2022-04-09 11:30 - 15:30

Castlecomer Tractor Run
2022-04-10 11:00 - 13:00
Starts from Castlecomer Business Park. Registration at 11 a.m.

General Synod - May 4th - May 6th
2022-05-04 12:00 - 2022-05-06 16:30
The General Synod will take place in Belfast’s Assembly Hall over three days – Wednesday, May 4th to Friday, May 6th inclusive.

Concert in St Iberius Church Wexford - Salt Lake Singers from Utah
2022-05-12 20:00 - 21:30
This concert will take place on Thursday, 12th May at 8 p.m. Retiring collection for parish funds.

Pop up shop in Littlewood Hall - In Aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland Tall Ships trip
2022-05-14 11:00 - 2022-05-15 17:00
This will take place over two days. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, 14th May and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, 15th May. Tullow parishioner Gemma Willis will be sailing with a Spinal Injuries Ireland team. Please support.

Car boot sale 21st May in Kiltegan
2022-05-21 00:00
A car boot sale takes place in Kiltegan parish every third Saturday in each month.

Songs of Praise service in Mullinacuffe Church
2022-06-05 19:00 - 20:00
A Songs of Praise service will take place in Mullinacuffe Church (Tullow Group of Parishes) on Sunday 5th June at 7 p.m.

Waterford International Organ Festival - Second annual
2022-06-10 20:00 - 2022-06-12 20:00
The second annual Waterford International Organ Festival will take place in Christ Church Cathedral Waterford between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th June 2022. For tickets see https://waterfordinternationalorganfestival.ie/
Tickets:
General Admission – €10:00, pre-registration on Eventbrite required.
https://www.eventbrite.ie
Tickets:
General Admission – €15:00
Concession – €10.00
Children under the age of 18 – Free when accompanied by parents

Open Air Painting And Family Event on the Green - St Lachtain's Freshford
2022-06-11 09:00 - 2022-06-12 17:00
Féile Lachtain is a festival of arts, culture, history and heritage celebrating the vibrant cultural community of Freshford and its environs. This year commemorates the 1400th anniversary of the death of Saint Lachtain in 622.
An open-air community and family painting event will take place on the weekend of 11 and 12 June, facilitated by local artist Rachel Burke on the parish green.
This event will be free and open to anybody (especially children in local primary schools!) who wish to pick up a brush and take part.
Afterwards, the creative results will be showcased to the public.
