Pastoral Letter from the Bishop

Church of Ireland – Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Pastoral Letter from the Bishop Friday 19th March  2021 Feast of Saint Joseph of Nazareth  One year ago I wrote to you and asked you not to gather for public worship in Cork, Cloyne and Ross in response to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic … [Read more…]

Emergency Changes to the Regular Rota

Unfortunately, due to damage sustained to the churches at Desertserges and Kilmeen, there will be an adjustment to the regular service rota, as follows: Sunday, 9th March 10.30am St. Patrick’s Church, Farranthomas – Holy Communion Wednesday, 12th March 10.30am St. Bartholomew’s Church, Kinneigh – Holy Communion 8.00pm St. Paul’s Center, Ballineen – Lenten Compline Sunday, … [Read more…]

Kinneigh Union Welcomes New Rector

The parishioners of Desertserges, Murragh, Kilmeen and Kinneigh would like to extend a warm West Cork welcome to our new Rector, Rev. Stella Jones. We look forward to getting to know her and making the Union a true new home for her. It is with gratitude and a tinge of sadness that we also express … [Read more…]

Christmas Newsletter

As we approach Christmas and the turn of the year, it is time to reflect on the change in the Union and to look to the future. In January 2009, the Rev. Judith Hubbard-Jones, who left her distinct mark on he Union, returned to England, to continue her ministry in a new parish and be … [Read more…]

Kinneigh Table Tennis Club

The past season was another successful one for the club, winning the Cork Senior League, Interprovincial League and having eight club members represent Munster at Interprovincial level. Well done to all!

Bishop Announces New Rector

The Right Rev. Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has announced the appointment of The Reverend Stella Jones, Incumbent of Clonenagh in the Diocese of Ossory, to be Incumbent of Kinneigh Union.

September ’09 News

Vacancy Kinneigh Union has now been vacant since January this year, but you the parishioners seem in good heart. As I have said before, an occasional vacancy reminds parishioners that the present and future well being of the parish rests with you, for you are the parish. Rectors come and go, as do those who … [Read more…]