Poet & Composer combine in Limerick; St Fin Barre’s Antiques Valuation ‘Roadshow’; Christ Church Dean’s visit to Hong Kong; Cork service of remembrance; Swift symposium; Charity Fun Day and Craft Fair; Flower festival in Dunlavin; Eucharistic fellowship in Belfast; C of I synod member claims monogamy shortens long-term gay relationships
Poet & Composer combine
Poet Mark Roper and composer Eric Sweeney combine for a concert of their work on Wednesday 7th November in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick at 1.15 pm. The event is part of a series of concerts the poet and composer will give throughout Ireland during the second part of this year.
Mark will give some solo readings from his recent collection ‘The River Book, A Celebration of the Suir’ and Eric will play some of his compositions on keyboard and then play a series of improvisations to Mark’s poetry.
An unusual collaboration between poet and composer and an occasion not to be missed. Further information on this event will be included in next Tuesday’s Music news on CNI.
Also in Limerick on Wednesday 28th November – Gary O’Shea and Daniel Battle – Piano Duet. Music by Mendelssohn, Poulenc and Tchaikovsky for four hands
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Conservation Project Antiques Valuation ‘Roadshow’
Acclaimed antiques expert, George Stacpoole (as seen on RTÉ The Dealers) and President of The Irish Antique Dealers Association leads a group of experts coming to Cork on Sunday 21 October as part of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Conservation Project Fundraising Drive.
The Antiques Roadshow will run from 12.15 pm to 4.30 pm in the River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork with Mr Stacpoole and other experts shedding some light on people’s most treasured and unusual possessions. Experts, including Dublin based James Weldon (silver and jewellery), Chris Southgate (collectables), Professor Alan Fletcher (oriental objects) and Michael Sheppard of Sheppard’s Irish Art Auction House will be available to value items of all types and sizes. The fee is €10.00 for a valuation up to a maximum of 5 items. All proceeds go to the St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Conservation Fund which is currently focussed on rebuilding the organ. Parking and refreshments are available on site.
St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral Conservation Project is partnering with Sheppard’s Irish Art Auction House to hold an Antiques Auction which will support the St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Conservation Project. The auction will be held in March 2013.
The Cathedral is now in the fourth phase of a major restoration of the building, namely the completion of the full restoration of the exterior stonework of the south transept (Dean’s Chapel); emergency works to gargoyles and prevention of water ingress at West front. This follows similar work to all three spires which have been completed. Earlier phases of work involved re–roofing the complete structure, re–gilding the angle and refurbishing the bells.
Internally, apart from our ongoing programme of marble and plaster work restoration, work is at an advanced stage on the re–building of the Cathedral Organ. The organ lies at the heart of St Fin Barre’s whole seven hundred year old musical education and outreach programme in that it supports the work of the Cathedral choirs. This ancient Choral foundation offers free musical education to child choristers and young adults alike.
For more details on the Antiques Valuation “Roadshow” and Antiques Auction please see www.cathedral.cork.anglican.org
Christ Church Dean’s visit to Hong Kong
The Dean of Christ Church, Dublin, is visiting Hong Kong to represent the Archbishop of Dublin at the installation of the new Dean of St John’s Cathedral.
Cork service of remembrance
The Annual Service of Remembrance for Cork University Maternity Hospital takes place on Sunday 14 October at 4pm at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Western Road, Cork. The service takes place on the eve of the International Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss and at the end of the service a candle will be lit to observe this important day. For further information please contact Daniel Nuzum (021) 4920500
This Service of Remembrance is an important part of the overall Pregnancy Loss Services provided at CUMH. According to Dr Keelin O’Donoghue, Consultant Obstetrician and lead clinician of the Pregnancy Loss services at CUMH
Swift symposium
The eleventh Dublin symposium on Jonathan Swift is on Saturday 20th October in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Details from the Cathedral office: 01 453 9472.
Charity Fun Day and Craft Fair
St Patrick’s, Donaghendry, Church of Ireland Parish, in Stewartstown, is holding a Charity Fun Day & Craft Fair on Saturday 13th October 2012 from 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. All proceeds and donations will be given to the Mid Ulster Dementia Support Group. Chairperson of the group, Ann Cardwell, is looking forward to the raising awareness aspect of the day. She said: ‘Caring for people with dementia is often done in people’s homes in isolation. We need to continue to support carers and their families, and raise awareness of the relevant issues in the wider community.’
The fun day has been organised by the church in partnership with local ethnic minority groups. Activities will include a climbing tower, rodeo bull, bouncy castles, live music and a Scarecrow Contest. Local school children will sing and read harvest poems. Stall holders from across the local community will be selling their crafts in the Parish Hall.
Admission is free. The day has received funding from Cookstown District Council Peace 3 and Cookstown Western Shores Area Network.For further details contact the
Revd Andrew Rawding, Tel: (028) 8774 0243
Flower festival in Dunlavin
The Dunlavin Flower & Harvest Festival will be held on the weekend of 20/21 October.
Both of the local churches, St Nicholas Church of Ireland and St Nicholas of Myra Catholic church will be open for visitation to view the flower displays.
St Nicholas Church of Ireland will be open 12 noon to 5pm on the Saturday and 12 noon to 3.30pm on the Sunday. St Nicholas of Myra church will be open 9.30am to 9pm on the Saturday and 9.30am to 6pm on the Sunday.
Eucharistic fellowship in Belfast
“In joyful hope” is an initiative designed to encourage greater understanding of the sacrament of Holy Communion as practised in different traditions. Each year, four celebrations take place in a Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist Church.
The Rev Nigel Kirkpatrick, Rector of Gilnahirk, comments, “We acknowledge the differences that exist in theological interpretation and liturgical practice, and respect the discipline expected by our respective Churches. In September, over one hundred people attended a service of Holy Communion in St Oliver Plunkett’s Roman Catholic Church, Lenadoon.”
The next celebration, according to the Methodist tradition, will be on Tuesday 30th October 2012 in Belfast South Methodist Church, Lisburn Road, Belfast at 8.00p.m. Refreshments at the conclusion of the service. All welcome
C of I synod member claims monogamy shortens long-term gay relationships
Irish Times – Long-term relationships for gay men last for a shorter period of time if they remain monogamous, a member of the Church of Ireland synod has claimed. Dermot O’Callaghan made the claim during a debate on plans by the British government to introduce gay …
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/1010/1224325096481.html