Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

06/08/2026

The Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Stephen Forde, interviewed by the Church of Ireland about Belfast Cathedral's involvement in the Fleadh Cheoil which has folk flooding to the city this week.

06/08/2026

Pets' Service this Sunday in St Patrick's, Whitehead.

06/08/2026

Christian Aid Ireland’s Harvest appeal this year focuses on South Sudan, where harvests are threatened by climate change - especially heatwaves and flooding. In launching this year’s appeal, Christian Aid Ireland is sharing the story of Anok Angok Kon, who lives with her husband and their seven children on the frontline of a climate crisis they had no part in creating.
Read the full story and find out how you can get involved at https://bit.ly/4w64fMt

05/08/2026

Belfast is buzzing as Fleadh Cheoil continues to draw thousands of visitors to the city each day - and Belfast Cathedral is embracing this massive celebration of Irish music and culture with extended opening hours and special events. It is also playing host to the Fleadh food village, the scents of which are drawing huge crowds to the Cathedral carparks! We popped into St Anne's today to see what all was happening. Read more at https://bit.ly/4xH2FCb

03/08/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, there is an opportunity to celebrate Ireland’s rich harping heritage with award-winning harper, composer and PhD researcher Gráinne Meye at Belfast Cathedral. A lecture by Gráinne Meyer from 12pm will be followed by harp performances by Laoise Kelly and the Cruit Éireann All-Ireland Harp Ensemble, reimagining Edward Bunting’s 1796 Collection. More information at https://bit.ly/4xidQAS

03/08/2026

The Fleadh at Belfast Cathedral.

‘We are up and running with the Fleadh well under way..
and would love you to come in and..
Explore the space, Experience the vibe, Enjoy the coffee in our pop-up coffee shop ..
also we have some very exciting special events happening this week..
We have ‘Celebrating Bunting’ talk with Harp Recital tomorrow - Tuesday from noon.
We have our own lunchtime Organ Recitals with an Irish / Celtic theme – performed by our Music Department & friends every day except Tues from 12.30pm
We’ll be hosting an Irish Trad Music School each afternoon from 2pm
So why not come in and enjoy - it’ll be great!’

03/08/2026

A year in the life of Connor Diocese. At Diocesan Synod in June, we shared a slideshow celebrating life in Connor from June 2025-June 2026 - services, celebrations, institutions, events, parish outings and much more. We hope you enjoy this snapshot of a year in Connor Diocese (pics are displaying in no particular order) - and spot a few familiar faces!

31/07/2026

As part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann taking place in Belfast from August 2-9, Belfast Cathedral is hosting a series of FREE lunchtime recitals featuring musicians associated with the Cathedral, beginning this Saturday with Master of Music at St Anne's, Jack Wilson, whose recital gets underway at 1.10pm.

As Belfast welcomes Fleadh Cheoil, we’re delighted to host a number of free recitals from musicians associated with Belfast Cathedral:

🎹 Sat 1st @13:10 Transcriptions for organ with Jack Wilson
🎷Mon 3rd @12:30 Moore’s Melodies with Gillian McCutcheon, Paul Berry and Cabhan Keag
🎹 Wed 5th @12:30 Celtic Hymn Tunes
🎻 Thurs 6th @12:30 Darkness into Light with Julie Bell

Belfast Cathedral is within the Fleadh pedestrian zone. For transport options check out https://fleadhcheoil.ie/travel/

31/07/2026

The RCB Library has produced a new leaflet entitled Making and Minding the Minutes as a response to concerns about the digital storage and circulation of minutes online. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4h7Tiq4

24/07/2026

Our School Uniform Scheme provides much needed support across our community. Should you need any uniforms, trousers, skirts etc please get in touch. We are open Monday & Tuesday evenings at St John’s 3 Doagh Road Ballyclare.
A massive thank you to our amazing team who are here to help in any way.

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