Monthly Archives: June 2021

Many thanks to Marina Sweeney for sending in the link below to the video of the Colmcille Gospel Choir who, with special guests, have celebrated Colmcille 1500 with a beautiful rendering of the St Colmcille hymn, Alone with none but … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Colette Clarke for drawing my attention to the above series of webinars featuring theologians and historians speaking about and discussing St. Colmcille. The series is organised by Dr. Alexander O’Hara of the Loyola Institute. The series is … Continue reading →

St Columba predates all the divisions in our Churches which have in many ways contributed to the troubled history of Ireland. In this video, the Churches Trust has brought together church leaders from across Derry and Donegal to reflect in … Continue reading →

As part of the City’s celebrations of St Colmcille, St Augustine’s Church (above) in Derry will host a performance of excerpts from the pageant Columba : a Triptych. The event will be on Wednesday (9th June) evening. Details, including ticket … Continue reading →

The above image of St Colmcille comes from a series of three talks hosted by the Diocese of Raphoe to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the saint. (my thanks to Association member, Clare McReynolds, for letting me … Continue reading →