Ossory

OSSORY

Branches ~ Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Mountrath and Rathdowney

Castlecomer: Founded 1928

Outing 2023: The branch enjoyed a lovely Summer Outing, organised by Linda Ward, Jackie Neale and the MU Committee, to the Orchard in Celbridge for Coffee. They then to visit Castletown House, enjoying the biodiversity travelled on garden, the café and touring the beautiful house. Their final stop of the day was to Lawlor's Hotel in Naas, where, after some retail therapy, they finished their day with dinner

The Branch held their Opening Service 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

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.

Rathdowney: Founded 1950

Dates for your Diary

8th April @ 7 p.m. ~ Festival Service, Kiltegan ~ W91 DC44 ~ St Peter’s Church, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)
20th April ~ Spring Council ~ Dolmen Hotel, Carlow @ 10.30 a.m.
17th - 19th May ~ Getaway Weekend ~ Hotel Minella, Clonmel ~ see newsletter for further details
23rd June ~ International Widow's Day ~ Service & Supper
9th August ~ Mary Sumner Day ~ Diocesan "Big Hymn Service" for Mums in May
26th October ~ Autumn Council ~ Dolmen Hotel Carlow @ 10.30 a.m.
7th November @ 11.30 a.m. ~ Holy Communion Service in St. Mary's Church Carlow, ~ R93 YW77 ~ St. Mary's, Church, Carlow, Co. Carlow

Castletown House