Update 22nd July
Eastern District Practice on Saturday 9th August Update : Christ Church Cathedral l, Dublin will also be hosting the Taylor Cup. Practice will be 2-3pm, then Taylor Cup from 3-4pm. Also some general ringing from 12.30-1.30pm
Update 20th July 2025
Many congratulations to Geoffrey Henly who celebrated his 100th birthday today with a party in Warrenpoint. During his ringing career Geoff has been a ringer at Bangor, Ballymena and Rostrevor. For many years his father, Fred Henly, was the ringing master at Drogheda. As far as we know Geoff is the first ringer in Ireland to attain this venerable age!
Update 13th July 2025
The next Eastern District practice on Saturday 9th August will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin from 14.00-16.00.
Update 7th July 2025
Dr Ken Roberts – Kilbroney, Rostrevor.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Ken Roberts. Ken was the Tower Bell Captain and a dedicated handbell ringer, he brought both joy and reverence to countless services, his love of music echoing through the hearts of all who heard it.
Ken will be remembered not only for his many roles in Kilbroney, but for the grace, humility, and good humour with which he carried them. He was a true gentleman, much loved and deeply respected.
Ken’s Funeral will take place @ 11.30 am, Wednesday 9th July 2025.
Updated 06 July 2025.
For anyone planning a visit to Limerick in the near future, please note the new contact name and email address for Mt. St. Alphonsus – Paddy Hanley has handed over the quill and parchment to Louise Wilson.
July 2025
July and August are the “holiday” months. Not only do we all escape from our daily lives for a refreshing break, so do so many other people; and some of them include visiting ringing bands from (usually) the UK. So, as an exercise please check your tower contact details are up to date and working. Visiting ringers are always welcome, so please ensure they can contact you!
Association and District Events July 2025 – August 2025
Eastern District Practice – Saturday 12th July 2025 – St Audoen’s Dublin, 14.00 – 16.00
Eastern District Practice – Saturday 9th August 2025 – Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 14.00 – 16.00
Southern District Practice – Saturday 16th August 2025 – Rosscarbery, 2pm to 5pm.
Barbeque at Ross Deanery from 1pm – attending numbers to SD Secretary to assist with catering.
Galbraith Cup Competition – Saturday 30th August 2025 – Christ Church Taney – 12 noon – see below
September .. is designated IACR Quarter Peal month!
Galbraith Cup
The 5th Annual Galbraith Cup is on 30th August 2025 in Taney. Registration is at 12 noon and the competition will begin as near to 1pm as possible. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for the usual fun and chats. Helen and Brian.
Website of the month – https://callchangesim.co.uk/ … to help with your call-change callings!