The Parish Development Committee has had a busy season, supporting a range of activities that continue to enrich the life of our parish community. We are especially delighted to share the news that Sandford and St Philip’s has been awarded an Eco Congregation Award. This is a significant achievement and…
Choral Scholars and Choral Union Holy Week and Easter is the busiest time of the church year for choirs and church musicians. As well as singing at five services during the week, on Wednesday 16 April the members of the Choral Union gave a memorable performance of the Via Crucis, a…
Sunday School We had a great gathering at Sunday School on Sunday 23 March with lots of crafts and fun. Thanks to all who came along! Our last Sunday School gathering for this academic year will take place on Sunday 8 June at 11am at St Philip’s, for the children…
We have had three walks since the last issue of Sandmill News and they have all been most enjoyable. March – Tolka Estuary GreenwayThe Strollers walk on the first Tuesday in March was along the Tolka Estuary Greenway. This new 4km shared cycling and pedestrian route joins East Park Business…
The Sandmillers were delighted to be invited to join the Mageough and Cowper Court Social Club on Wednesday afternoon, 30 April for a talk by Professor Rose Anne Kenny. Rose Anne spoke about her recently published book, Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life. The…
The war memorial window Sacrifice, Victory and Peace (1920) by AE Child (1875-1939) (Fig 1.) in St Philip’s Church of Ireland, Milltown, is a unique example of a collective expression of a parish mourning. Beginning on the 28th of January 1919, the Select Vestry began to consider a war memorial…
At time of writing we are just home from the St Philip’s Spring Bazaar, where the sun shone gloriously upon us! It was a wonderful event, with a superb community atmosphere. With thanks to all who worked so hard to make it happen, and all who supported us in so…
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