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 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 2024 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
19 Members, spouses and friends enjoyed a lovely meal in the Killeshin Hotel on 23rd January.
Rathdowney: Founded 1950
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

Castletown House



