Cathedral service for St Patrick
A CHORAL Service for The Feast of St. Patrick will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, March 18, at 5pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral will celebrate with a bilingual service, music and readings, as well as hymns for the congregation. The music will include St. Patrick’s Breastplate, Elgar’s The Spirit of the Lord and Stanford’s Te Deum with Widor’s Toccata.
Refreshments will be served.
Night at the dogs
DOWN SYNDROME Ireland will host its annual charity “Night at the Dogs” fundraiser at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, on February 25.
Tickets bought directly from Down Syndrome Ireland will also be in with a chance to win two tickets to some of the most sought after concerts this year including, Jedward, Westlife, Imelda May and comedian PJ Gallagher, to name but a few.
St. Patrick’s Parade on March 18
THE Newcastle West St. Patrick’s Day Parade is to follow on from the success of last year by again opting for March 18.
Businesses and organisations are encouraged to take part and to use the opportunity to promote themselves.
The decision to have the event on Sunday March 18 was first made two years ago, with a view to attracting a larger crowd, as no other parades are held in the county on that day.
Anyone wishing to help should contact Pat Whelan, Séamus Hennessy, Ida Dunworth, Laurie Kelleher and Patrick O’Donovan.
The committee is hoping to present a small prize for the best float and the best presented business window or shop front in the town.
Fundraising will begin in the coming weeks to cover the cost of the parade.
Gay Wedding Fair in Limerick
IT has emerged that Limerick is to host the first ever Gay Wedding/Civil Partnership Fair in Ireland, at the Absolute Hotel, on February 26, from 2-6pm.
This free event will provide advice on every aspect of Civil Ceremonies/Gay Weddings, from the etiquette in the Registry Office to the decor of the function rooms.
The renowned ‘Weddings by Franc’ will have a team on-site.
