Author: Eugene McParland

  • St Andrews
    Chamber Orchestra

    St AndrewsChamber Orchestra

    Concert in Aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (Drogheda Branch) Tuesday 28 February 7.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm. Tickets also available from:* St. Peters Hall – Mon, Wed & Fri – 10 am – 12 noon.* Barbican Centre,* Augustinian Church* The Crafty Fox* Sage & Stone Michael Downesand Bede Williams(conductors)Maebh Martin(violin) Mozart…

  • Leon McCawley piano, Mia Cooper violin & Brian O’Kane cello Friday10 February 2023 At 7.30pm

    Leon McCawley piano, Mia Cooper violin & Brian O’Kane cello Friday10 February 2023 At 7.30pm

    Presenting Leon McCawley piano, Mia Cooper violin & Brian O’Kane cello At the time of writing this work, Clara Schumann was probably as well-known, if not more so than her husband Robert, yet like many female composers of the time, she was overlooked in the history books. As a result, this fine piano trio has…

  • REGISTER OF VESTRYMEN

    February is the month when the Register of Vestrymen is updated. To be onthe register, and therefore eligible to serve on the Select Vestry, a personneeds to sign a document stating that: 1 He/she is a member of the Church of Ireland2 Is resident in the parish or an accustomed member of the parish3 Is…

  • COLLON CHALICE

    COLLON CHALICE

    We have all heard of the delight of a dog discovering that he has two tails; equally pleased was the Rector, with one chalice. At a very short hearing in Ardee Courthouse, the judge ruled that the recovered Collon Chalice be returned to the care of the church.

  • CONFIRMATION

    CONFIRMATION

    The final confirmation class took place on Tuesday, 9th May and our youngpeople will be confirmed by the Archbishop, at 11 am, on Sunday 14th May, inSt Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk.

  • Opera Gala concert SUNDAY 29 JANUARY, 7.30PM

    Opera Gala concert SUNDAY 29 JANUARY, 7.30PM

    The weekend draws to a spectacular close with a Gala concert that brings together all musicians for an uplifting celebratory concert. An evening of showstopping arias and excerpts from the wonderful world of opera. Presenting arias that the participants have worked on in masterclasses, this closing event will feature pianists Dearbhla Collins and Morgane Fauchois-Prado…

  • Celebrating the Art of Song SATURDAY 28 JANUARY, 7.30PM

    Celebrating the Art of Song SATURDAY 28 JANUARY, 7.30PM

    Join us for an evening of song singing. As part of the weekend dedicated to the Voice, we are delighted to present a recital filled with young singers performing their favourite songs. Following two days of masterclasses and in-depth tuition, our singers will present a collection of art songs that they have selected for your…

  • St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle

    St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle

    It’s that time of year again. St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle. All contributions to the hampers would be greatly appreciated. Can be dropped in to the hall or church before 4 th Dec. Tickets available from next weekend.

  • St Peter’s Gates and Blue School circa 1890

    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

  • Carol Services.

    Carol Services.

    Sunday 4th December 3.30 pm: a carol service organised by the ProvincialGrand Lodge of Armagh, by kind permission of the rector. The music will beprovided by the excellent Lowry Singers and all are welcome. There will berefreshments afterwards in the Parish Hall. Sunday 11th December 4 pm: St Peter’s Carol Service. Students from StPeter’s National…