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…
Parishioners from Sandford and St Philip’s Milltown and Beechwood Avenue Parishes met on four Wednesdays in Lent to reflect together on a common Lenten theme. Both parishes have met for reflection at Advent and Lent for the past few years – an enjoyable and enriching experience to share insights and…
Messy Church – Sunday 9 MarchThe theme was Journey through Lent and Ms Hannah Rogan did a terrific job organising a number of child-centred arts and crafts related to this theme. Children had opportunities to reflect on taking journeys and personal challenges during Lent at Messy Church. Some of these…
Choral Union & Choral Scholars The parish choirs have had a busy term so far. The Choral Scholars have been busy learning about key signatures and relative minors and improving their sight-singing—sometimes joined by enthusiastic members of the Choral Union! Liszt’s Via Crucis Following the special service to celebrate the Feast…
The Daffodil Day Coffee Morning, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, was held on Friday 28 March at St Philip’s Hall. Thanks to a super team of helpers and bakers there was a fantastic selection of cakes and sweet treats to accompany the tea and coffee. There was a…
The quiz took place on Thursday 27 February. The fun was mighty as evidenced by our collective smiles and loud laughter, and our brains were put through their paces (and on occasion, beyond!) with aplomb. The evening was excellently organized and run. It was evident that mega effort had been…