For Sale
Two dishwashers, one silver and one white,
Both less that two years old. Also a fridge freezer, cream coloured. All offers considered!
In aid of the church roof fund.
Phone the Rector on 086 803 0239
- St Maelruain's Parish
- Welcome to the St. Maelruain's Church of Ireland Community Blog. The Parish Office can be reached by telephone or Fax at 01-462-6006. Rector: Rev. William Deverell's mobile phone number is 086-803-0239. Auxiliary: Rev A. Bennett – 01-628-2353. You can email us at tallaghtparish@gmail.com
Showing posts with label Repair Fund Appeal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Repair Fund Appeal. Show all posts
Saturday, 8 December 2007
Monday, 15 October 2007
Whist Drive - Oct 07
Our New Season started on Monday 17th September and was well supported.
At our last drive in June, due to the support we had all year, we were in a position to make a generous donation to the Church Roof Repair Fund.
During our summer break, two of our players, Mary O’Neill and Maud Kendrick had spells in hospital, but I’m delighted to say both returned to whist drives in good form. As we go to print my brother Norman is in Tallaght Hospital, wishing him a speedy recovery and back on both feet soon.
Our next drive will be on Monday 15th October in the small hall @ 8pm. Items for our monthly raffle are always appreciated. George Furney, hon sec.
At our last drive in June, due to the support we had all year, we were in a position to make a generous donation to the Church Roof Repair Fund.
During our summer break, two of our players, Mary O’Neill and Maud Kendrick had spells in hospital, but I’m delighted to say both returned to whist drives in good form. As we go to print my brother Norman is in Tallaght Hospital, wishing him a speedy recovery and back on both feet soon.
Our next drive will be on Monday 15th October in the small hall @ 8pm. Items for our monthly raffle are always appreciated. George Furney, hon sec.
Tallaght Voice
Tallaght Voice is a weekly newspaper which has recently begun publication in Tallaght. In the first Tallaght issue there is a feature in their magazine section on “a day in the life” of our Rector. William talks about his average week and how he decided to go ‘into’ the church. In the second week they inserted a piece on our church roof re-slating project.
Table Quiz - Sep 07
A table quiz was held in the D.C.C. on Friday 28th September. A sum of €500 was raised in aid of the Church roof fund. It was attended by a good number of parishioners as well as a good number of bowling club members.
Thank you to Chris Thackaberry and The D.C.C. members for organising the event, it was much appreciated. It was an enjoyable evening with evenly matched teams.
Thank you to Chris Thackaberry and The D.C.C. members for organising the event, it was much appreciated. It was an enjoyable evening with evenly matched teams.
Cake Sale - Sep 07
The Craft Group held a cake sale after family service on 23rd September. A figure approaching €500 was raised for the church roof fund, thank you to all involved.
The craft group have hand made cards displayed for sale at the back of the church and will also have handmade Christmas decorations for sale after Halloween in aid of the Church roof fund.
The craft group have hand made cards displayed for sale at the back of the church and will also have handmade Christmas decorations for sale after Halloween in aid of the Church roof fund.
Sunday, 14 October 2007
Repair Fund Appeal
We are very proud that our church and the adjoining tower are an important part of the heritage of Tallaght. There was a monastery in this place from the ninth to the twelfth century. The tower dates from the Middle Ages and the present church was built in 1829, designed by the noted architect, John Semple. While the principal purpose is the worship of Almighty God, we try to make the building a focal point for the community. The graveyard is the burial place for very many Tallaght families. The church is a venue for concerts of classical music and is used by the Institute of Technology for the awarding of their business prizes. The parish hall is used as a drop-in centre for refugees and for other voluntary groups.
Such a rich heritage brings with it the obligation of stewardship for future generations. We have recently had to carry out extensive essential repairs to protect the fabric of the chuch and tower. These were executed by Skyline Ltd., under the supervision of architect, Stuart Hamilton, and the Conservation Officer of South Dublin County Council. We were very pleased to be awarded the Environmental Award in the Tallaght Person of the Year ceremony for this work. The graveyard with its mature trees is a green oasis in the heart of Tallaght.
The total cost of the work was € 83,000. We received a grant of € 25,000 from South Dublin County Council and a grant of € 10,000 from the Heritage Council. The remaining € 50,000 of the cost will have to be raised from our own small congregation and from well wishers in the community, people who value the ancient heritage of our area.
Will you help us to preserve this valuable part of the history of Tallaght?
All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged.
If you would like to know more about the church and the tower and the work which has been carried out, please contact:
Sunday, 30 September 2007
Rector's Letter - Sep 07
A word from William…
Since the last Losset we have endured the wettest summer that most of us can recall but despite the climate most events went ahead as planned.
Our Summer Sale was on Sat 9th June and we were blessed with the weather. It was even more crowed than usual. A big thank you to Ronnie Scott and Noelle Lewis for co-ordinating the sale and to all those who helped in any way, we are very grateful to you. The funds raised will go to the expense of the re-slating of the church roof at an estimated cost of €110, 000. Please click here for further details of the sale.
The Mayor of Tallaght, Eamon Maloney instigated the “Tallaght and Proud” week in June. The events included a large exhibition of work by local artists in the Square and concluded with a concert in the Civic Theatre. As part of the week St. Maelruain's Church was the venue for a poetry reading evening on Wed 20th June. The poets were all published local poets and the evening was rounded off with a reception in the parish centre.
On 24th June our annual end of year Primary School Service took place. We had a packed Church with more pupils and parent in attendance than we have had for years. It was an opportunity for parishioners to witness the enthusiasm that our principal exudes as she accompanied the children on the piano
On July 1st we had the Dominican blessing of the graveyard and we were also blessed with the weather as it managed to stay dry. The new Prior of St. Mary’s Priory in Tallaght Village, Fr Gerard Norton, came over to bless our graveyard.
Sunday 1st July was National Day of Commemoration when we remembered those who have died in the service of our country or as peacekeepers. It also happened to be one of our African Ladies, Victoria Oso’s 50th birthday, She had invited friends who all arrived in their very colourful African traditional dress. After Holy Communion Victoria came up to the front of the Church with her friends for a blessing from our shared Curate Rev. Obinna Ulogwara.
Things have been fairly quiet in parish life since the beginning of August although the contractors have been working hard on the Church roof. We had Sunday services in the parish hall for a couple of weeks as the interior of the church was ‘under cover’. Thanks to those who volunteered to clean the Church for the weddings, the church really did look it’s best following all your hard work. We look forward to the new session and seeing all the organisations swing back to life with renewed vigour.
God Bless... William.
Since the last Losset we have endured the wettest summer that most of us can recall but despite the climate most events went ahead as planned.
Our Summer Sale was on Sat 9th June and we were blessed with the weather. It was even more crowed than usual. A big thank you to Ronnie Scott and Noelle Lewis for co-ordinating the sale and to all those who helped in any way, we are very grateful to you. The funds raised will go to the expense of the re-slating of the church roof at an estimated cost of €110, 000. Please click here for further details of the sale.The Mayor of Tallaght, Eamon Maloney instigated the “Tallaght and Proud” week in June. The events included a large exhibition of work by local artists in the Square and concluded with a concert in the Civic Theatre. As part of the week St. Maelruain's Church was the venue for a poetry reading evening on Wed 20th June. The poets were all published local poets and the evening was rounded off with a reception in the parish centre.
On 24th June our annual end of year Primary School Service took place. We had a packed Church with more pupils and parent in attendance than we have had for years. It was an opportunity for parishioners to witness the enthusiasm that our principal exudes as she accompanied the children on the piano
On July 1st we had the Dominican blessing of the graveyard and we were also blessed with the weather as it managed to stay dry. The new Prior of St. Mary’s Priory in Tallaght Village, Fr Gerard Norton, came over to bless our graveyard.
Sunday 1st July was National Day of Commemoration when we remembered those who have died in the service of our country or as peacekeepers. It also happened to be one of our African Ladies, Victoria Oso’s 50th birthday, She had invited friends who all arrived in their very colourful African traditional dress. After Holy Communion Victoria came up to the front of the Church with her friends for a blessing from our shared Curate Rev. Obinna Ulogwara.
Things have been fairly quiet in parish life since the beginning of August although the contractors have been working hard on the Church roof. We had Sunday services in the parish hall for a couple of weeks as the interior of the church was ‘under cover’. Thanks to those who volunteered to clean the Church for the weddings, the church really did look it’s best following all your hard work. We look forward to the new session and seeing all the organisations swing back to life with renewed vigour.
God Bless... William.
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Table Quiz
A table quiz will take place on Friday 28th September in the D.C.C., 20 Camden Row (opposite the Old Meath Hospital) in aid of the REPAIRS TO THE CHURCH ROOF. Four people per table €5 per person 8pm.
For more info contact Chris Thackaberry 087 677 0490
For more info contact Chris Thackaberry 087 677 0490
Saturday, 15 September 2007
Cake Sale 23rd September
Homemade cake sale on Sunday 23rd September following family Service in the Parish Centre in aid of the Church Roof Repairs. There will also be a selection of handmade cards for sale. Donations of home made cakes gratefully received!
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Repair Fund Appeal - Summer 2007
It was discovered earlier this year (2007), just after we were almost finished paying for the restoration of the Church tower and repointing of the church, that the church roof needed to be re-slated.
The work was completed by the end of the summer at a cost of approx €110,000.00.
The bangor slates were removed and repairs were made and new insulation was installed to the roof. The slates were then put back and are held in place with new copper nails. The work was carried out by a company called Skyline Steeplejacks.
While the parish has received grants from two government agencies, there is still a substantial shortfall for the parish to pay. Parishoners were generous at our 'gift day' and there have been various fundraising events but the need for fundraising is ongoing . We are having a Christmas Sing Along on Fri 30th November which although is an annual event, we are hoping to raise funds for the Church roof.
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