Leighlin

Dates for your Diary

Thursday 1st May
Festival & Holy Communion Service
with
Commissioning of the Diocesan President
&
Newly appointed Trustees
in
St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
@ 7.00p.m.

Songs of Praise
St. Colman's Church, Templeshanbo
Y21 XR76
25th May @ 3.00p.m.
Everyone Wecome
Refreshments will be served in the hall after the service
The collection will be divided between Parish Funds
&
Cahel, Ferns, Ossory Mothers' Union Projects

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

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.

The Branch was delighted to welcome Valerie Power to their meeting in February 2025. valerie gave a very interesting talk on her trip to India with Christian Aid

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.