Author: Eugene McParland

  • OPEN AIR HARVEST THANKSGIVING

    OPEN AIR HARVEST THANKSGIVING

    All parishes have chosen to support the Open Air Harvest Service inBarmeath at 3.30 pm on 10th September, in the grounds of BarmeathCastle, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Bellew.Both Archbishops of Armagh have accepted invitations. Transport to Barmeath If there are those in St Peter’s who would like transport to Barmeath,Rebecca Doherty has…

  • St. Peter’s Church of Ireland – Charity Summer Fair – Saturday 15th July 2023

    St. Peter’s Church of Ireland – Charity Summer Fair – Saturday 15th July 2023

    In aid of Drogheda Homeless Aid, Drogheda Women’s & Children’s Refuge Centre, Boyne River Rescue. on Saturday 15th July 2023 From  12pm – 3pm Cakes, Plants & Veg, BBQ, White Elephant, Raffle, Music & Teas plus more…  Come and join the Fun & support these deserving charities.

  • Healing Service at 4 pm on Sunday 25th June in Dunany Church.

    TRAINING and SERVICE On 20th June, in Dunleer Parish Hall, there will be a training evening in preparation for the healing service at 4 pm on Sunday 25th June in Dunany Church. Both events will be led by Canon Jim Campbell. All are welcome

  • Tredagh Singers “Summer Concert” Friday May 26 at 8 pm

    Tredagh Singers “Summer Concert” Friday May 26 at 8 pm

    Drogheda’s high-flying mixed choir , Tredagh Singers, is looking forward to a repeat success of last year’s summer concert in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda. Those present a year ago will know the high standard to which this group performs. Along with its companion orchestra of local musicians they will perform, among others, the…

  • ST PETER’S SHARED SPACE

    ST PETER’S SHARED SPACE

    The new plaza outside the gates of St Peter’s was formally opened on Monday8th May. The two bird sculptures represent the spires of the two churches of StPeter. There was a wonderful ballet display and an excellent children’s choirand the weather was glorious.

  • HOSPITAL VISITING

    HOSPITAL VISITING

    Please let the Rev’d David Murphy or me know if there is someone in hospitalto be visited.

  • Irish Chamber Orchestra with Kristian Bezuidenhout piano Friday 21 April 2023 at 7.30pm

    Irish Chamber Orchestra with Kristian Bezuidenhout piano Friday 21 April 2023 at 7.30pm

    After two years of disrupted seasons and great uncertainty, we look forward to closing the 2022/23 season on a high. Following the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s last performance in Drogheda with Sheku Kanneh-Mason in 2019, they return with Kristian Bezuidenhout at the helm. Regarded as one of today’s most notable and exciting keyboard artists, this programme…

  • THE RECTOR’S FINAL SERVICE

    THE RECTOR’S FINAL SERVICE

    A large congregation turned out to say farewell to our Rector. Ms EileenMcClean (Ardee) read the lesson, Mr Sean Dunne (Drogheda) read the Epistle.Mr Mike Buchanan read the Gospel. The rector preached: we have been veryfortunate to have had the benefit of his sermons: erudite and often with anunusual angle. Singers from all the parishes…

  • EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS

    EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS

    All the Easter General Vestries have now taken place. Thank you to all whohave taken on the task of caring for our churches and facilitating our churchservices. When there are policies to be ratified, the roof leaks, you can’t openthe safe, and the insurance is due, you realise just how important are thecontributions of vestry…

  • Daniel Lebhardt piano Friday 24 March 2023 At 7.30pm

    Daniel Lebhardt piano Friday 24 March 2023 At 7.30pm

    A pianist of note, in 2014 Daniel Lebhardt won 1st Prize at the Young Concert Artists International auditions in Paris and New York. In the interim years, he has developed a broad career as a soloist and chamber musician. For his debut recital in Drogheda, he performs Titans of the solo piano repertoire. Programme Brahms…