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West Cork Bereavement Group recently completed a very successful 5-week Programme in Clonakilty

It brought together people going through difficult times in their grief, as a result of significant loss in their lives. The feedback was very positive where people liked the group sessions in a very safe and confidential setting.

Participants said they felt listened to and understood and loved the trust that was built up within the group during the 5 weeks.

The next 5-week programme will take place in the Autumn (Sept/Oct 2026) and if you would like to take part or find out more information, in complete confidence, please contact:

023 883 5654

(Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm)

Are you grieving?Are you grieving?

Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?

You are invited to join the Sisters for a:

Vocations Afternoon

Saturday 20 June 2026

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 20 June 2026Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 20 June 2026

Baby Peter Anthony Smith, Wilton Court, Cork, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield.Baby Peter Anthony Smith, Wilton Court, Cork, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Peter's mother is from Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish.

Baby Alice Penelope Williams, Clogheen Village, Clonakilty, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield.Baby Alice Penelope Williams, Clogheen Village, Clonakilty, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Alice's mother is originally from Clonakilty.

 

Plans are in place to welcome thousands of people from across Cork City and suburbs as well as further afield for the 100th anniversary of Cork’s First Eucharistic Procession

On Sunday 7 June participants will assemble at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne from 2.30pm and the Procession will leave the Cathedral at 3pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be borne by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

Hundreds of people will have active parts in the liturgies including the priests, deacons, servers, choirs, Ministers of the Word, stewards, canopy bearers, banner bearers.

Professional imaging and sound services will also be deployed to make access to this historic procession available online and to record it.

View the live stream of Eucharistic Procession from 2:45pm

Livestream Countdown of the 100th anniversary of the Cork Eucharistic ProcessionLivestream Countdown of the 100th anniversary of the Cork Eucharistic Procession

 

Marriage of Kingsley and Chikodi Unachukwu, from Nigeria, at Clonakilty Parish Church.Marriage of Kingsley and Chikodi Unachukwu, from Nigeria, at Clonakilty Parish Church.

A Nigerian family who reside in Clonakilty had cause for a double celebration today - a wedding and a first Holy Communion.

Kingsley and Chikodi Unachukwu left their home in Nigeria as refugees from persecution. They reside in Clonakilty with their two children who attend local Catholic schools.

On Saturday, during the 10am Mass, Kingsley and Chickodi celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage and their two children received their First Holy Communion at the same Mass.

Far away from their own families, the family were accompanied by the support and kindness of people in Clonakilty who decorated the church, served tea in the Parish Centre -- with a wedding cake and a First Communion cake, while the family were also joined by neighbours and school friends.

The celebrant of the Mass was Fr Tom Hayes Co-PP who congratulated the family on their special double celebration. He also thanks the local community for the warm welcome shown by so many to people who have come to live locally from far away.

 

One visit to Ireland in recent years by a US couple meant they fell in love with the country and its people.

Now they have visited again, this time with family and close friends, and celebrated their marriage in West Cork.

April Kollegger and Cole Farnam, both grew up in New York state where they both still live. They are part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York.

They chose the Sacred Heart Church in Darrara to be the venue for their celebration of Marriage and they asked Fr. Tom Hayes to be the celebrant.

Accompanied by their families and close friends – most of whom are in Ireland for the first time – they are also spending a few days getting a taste of the rest of the country.

April Kollegger and Cole Farnam, both from New York state, at their marriage in Darrara Church. (Pic: Kathryn O'Shea)April Kollegger and Cole Farnam, both from New York state, at their marriage in Darrara Church. (Pic: Kathryn O'Shea)

 

 

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