Leighlin
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St Laserian's Cathedral
Old Leighlin
Revd. Ger James
Mothers' Union Chaplain
Cashel, Ferns, Ossory
Leighlin Banches News
Abbeyleix: Founded 1909
Ballyfin: Founded 1905
Currently dormant
Bagnelstown: Founded 1903
Currently dormant
Carlow/Killeshin: Founded 1918
Sadly, this branch is also currently dormant but some have joined as Diocesan members
Kiltegan/Hacketstown: Founded 1906
Opening Meeting 2023: The Opening Meeting of the branch was held on Tuesday 19th September in the parish Centre and they welcomed Revd. Ger James to the meeting.
Congratulations to Mrs Mary Jackson who was presented with a special award for being a member for 55 years at the closing service on 19th March. The service was conducted by Mrs Muriel Hobson.
Leighlin: Founded 2017
Tullow/Fenagh: 1904
Tullow Mothers' Union was delighted to welcome Betty Comiskey to the March meeting when she gave a fascinating demonstration using spring/garden flowers.
The Spring Theme continued on Saturday 7th April when 40 members and friends gathered for the Annual Spring Lunch in Rathwood. This annual gathering is an opportunity to share food and fellowshipand to welcome friends and neighbours, including those from neighbouring branches.
Tullow Mother's Union members and parishioners met in St. Columba's Church, Tullow, for the opening service of the 120th season. The service was led by Richard Codd, Diocesan Reader, assisted by Eric Driver, Parish Reader. Readings and intercessions were led by members. After the service all enjoyed refreshments provided by the members.