Rathgar 150th anniversary, Limerick broadcast, Carlingford Choral Festival, Clogher Rural Deans
Zion Church, Rathgar, Dublin, 150th anniversary
The mid-19th century was a time of significant suburban development on the south side of Dublin city. On Sunday 20 November, the Feast of Christ the King, Zion Church, Rathgar, celebrates its 150th anniversary at the Sunday morning Eucharist, at which the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Alan Harper, will preside and preach. Other clergy present will include Bishop Roy Warke, who was rector of the parish from 1971 to 1988.
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Limerick broadcast
This Sunday 20th November – Live Broadcast from St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick on RTE Radio One of Choral Matins with the Bishop of Limerick, Rt Revd Trevor Williams. 10.45am. See Music for other Limerick choral services and events.
Carlingford Choral Festival
The second annual ‘ Carlingford Choral Festival’, a festival of Advent, Christmas and Popular Music, will take place in Carlingford from December 2nd to December 4th, with participation open to any choir or vocal ensemble.
Choirs will have the opportunity to present performances in various locations in Carlingford, and also have the chance to meet with other choirs, see some of Ireland’s beautiful countryside, sing, mingle, and soak up the festival atmosphere in the village.
The aim is to welcome choirs into an atmosphere of creativity and will have the chance to join voices in song. From arrival to departure, choirs will be immersed in a world of choral traditions that will stay with them for a lifetime.
Carlingford Choral Festival is a non-competitive musical event offering Concerts, Open Air Performances and Church Performances. Concerts will take place in Carlingford Heritage Centre, The Foy Centre and Carlingford Sailing Club.
Open air performances will be held in various locations around Carlingford Village and by Slate Rock on Sliabh Foy. Choirs will also perform at the second Sunday of Advent Masses in St. Michael’s Church, Carlingford, St. Laurence’s Church, Omeath, St. James’ Church, Grange and the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Boher, and will also have the opportunity to perform in St. Andrews’ Church of Ireland, Rathcor.
Further information can be had by contacting Carlingford Choral Festival, The Foy Centre, Carlingford, Co. Louth, at0876406757 / 0872499103 email: carlingfordchoralfestivals@gmail.com
Clogher RuralDeans
The following Rural Deans have been appointed by the Bishop:
The Revd Canon Helene Steed to be Rural Dean of Clones.
The Revd Canon Glenn West to be Rural Dean of Kesh.
The Revd Bryan Kerr to be Rural Dean of Kilskeery.