Drogheda, Ardee and Collon Union, Kilsaran Union

Author: Eugene McParland

  • St Peter’s Gates and Blue School circa 1890

    Unknown photograph of St Peter’s Gates and Blue School presumably around 1890 Thanks to Derek Waller for sending us this photo St Peter’s Gates and Blue School circa 1890 – Drogheda, Ardee and Collon Union, Kilsaran Union (anglican.org)

  • St Peter’s Parish Hall Facilities

    St. Peter’s Parish Hall has several rooms which are available to Hire St Peter’s Parish Hall Facilities – Drogheda, Ardee and Collon Union, Kilsaran Union (anglican.org)

  • Sunday 28 th July Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

    Sunday 28 th July Ninth Sunday after Trinity.09:45 Morning Prayer (Collon)10:00 Holy Communion (Dunleer)11:30 Holy Communion (St. Peter’s, Drogheda)4pm Evening Prayer (Dunany)

  • INSTITUTION

    The big occasion in our church life was meeting our new rector, theRev’d Brian O’Reilly, his wife, Karen and their son, Cillian. Brian’sInstitution was on Friday 26th April, in St Peter’s. The service,conducted by the Archbishop, with the Archdeacon, the Registrar andDean of Armagh, was attended by many visiting clergy, civicrepresentatives, community representatives, Brian’s formercolleagues,…

  • CONFIRMATION

    Hard on the heels of the Rev’d Brian’s institution was the service ofConfirmation. On Sunday 5 May at 11:30 am in St Peter’s Church, tenyoung people were confirmed: Lily, Megan, Henry, Peter, Bethlehem,Nathan, Darragh, Charlie, Patrick and Harriet. Please remember themin your prayers. The service was conducted by the Archbishop. St Nicholas’ choir,augmented by singers…

  • PARISH CHARITY FUNDRAISER FETE  

    Will be held on Saturday 29th June at St. Peter’s. It’s very important that we  all make this Charity fundraiser a big success. The proceeds of which will  go to both Homeless Aid and The Women’s Refuge in Drogheda.  A meeting will be held in the Blue School on Wednesday 3rd April at  7.30pm to…

  • State Choir Latvija Irish Tour Kicking off in Drogheda Wednesday 1 May, 7:30pm

    State Choir Latvija Irish Tour Kicking off in Drogheda Wednesday 1 May, 7:30pm

    The State Choir LATVIJA is one of the world’s most important and sought after professional choirs. Their hallmark is the beautiful sound of the Latvian choral tradition, characterised by warmth, balance and precision. Along with their Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Māris Sirmais, they will present a rich programme of Latvian/ Baltic music alongside music by…

  • SERVICE TIME CHANGES  

    Because we have the Rev’d Brian O’Reilly’s first service as rector on 28th April, there will be a UNITED SERVICE in St Peter’s and NO SERVICES  in the other churches in the union, that day.   Confirmation is the following Sunday, 5th May and once again, there will be  a UNITED SERVICE in St Peter’s at…

  • CONFIRMATION  

    Confirmation classes have begun, in preparation for the Service of  Confirmation which will take place in St Peter’s Church on Sunday 5th May  at 11:30 am. We have ten candidates: Lily, Megan, Henry, Peter, Bethlehem,  Nathan, Darragh, Charlie, Patrick and Harriet. Please remember them in  your prayers.   Normally, the churches present bibles or prayer books…

  • INSTITUTION  7.30 pm on Friday 26th April,

    The institution of the Rev Brian O’Reilly, as rector of Drogheda, Ardee and  Collon, and Kilsaran Union will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 26th April,  in St Peter’s Church. All parishioners are invited to attend the service.  There will be supper afterwards, in the Parish Hall.