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Cashel, Ferns, Ossory Mothers' Union
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Ossory


OSSORY
Branches ~ Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Mountrath and Rathdowney

Castlecomer: Founded 1928

The Branch held their Opening Service for 2024 on 12th September at 7.30p.m. in the Colliery Church. Revd. Edna Wakley celebrated at the Holy Communion Service and the special preacher was Revd. Pat Coleman

A large number from the Branch attended the "Big Hymn Sing" service in St. Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny

Castlecomer Branch recently held a "Vintage Tea Party". It was a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship and delicious food organised by Linda Ward and the Committee members of Castlecomer Branch

The Branch is delighted that Linda ward has been elected as the new Diocesan President for Cashel, Ferns and Ossory and is wished every blessing for the future.



Kilkenny: Founded 1895

The Branch was to the fore in providing the hospitality after the "Big Hymn Sing" service in the Cathedral. This was the service to launch the initiative and members from all over Ireland were in attendanse.

Mountrath: Founded 1909

The Branch held their opening service on Monday 2nd October 2023 at 8p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Mountrath. The service of Holy Communion was followed by a meeting in the Parochial Hall.

The Branch had a wonderful meal in the Killeshin Hotel on 25th January. Members were joined by spouses and friends for  a very enjoyable evening.

Over 30 members of Mountrath, Rathdowney and Abbeyleix Branch met on Thursday 27th February. The Diocesan President, Lesley Bayley  was the guest speaker. Portlaoise Women's Refuge was delighted to receive donations of much needed toiletries and children's clothes from the Branch


Rathdowney: Founded 1950






Dates for your Diary

  • 25th March ~ The Feast of the Annunciation ~ Service in St. Mary's Church Enniscorthy @ 7.30pm to celebrate 120th Anniversary of the Mothers' Union Branch.
  • The special preacher is The Right Revd. Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop of Cashel, Ferns & Ossory ~
  • Click on the link to view the service which will be live streamed:
  • St. Mary’s Church, Enniscorthy - churchmedia.ie


















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