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Harvest 2018
Autumn Vol.28 Issue 3
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WHO’S WHO IN TANEY PARISH
CLERGY CONTACTS
The Rector: Rev’d Canon Robert Warren Tel: 01 298 4497
Senior Curate: Rev’d Cathy Hallissey Tel: 086 358 3104
Curate: Rev’d Nigel Pierpoint Tel: 087 638 8238
Lay Reader: Trilly Keatinge Tel: 01 492 2791
Lay Reader: Fionnuala Drury Tel: 01 298 5491
PARISH CONTACTS
Parish Administrator: Tara O’Rourke Tel: 01 298 5491
Churchwardens in Christ Church, Taney: Gillian Haine (Rector’s) and David McClean (People’s) assisted by
Carol Eggers, Tom Gilmore, Pat O’Doherty, Heather O’Doherty, Barbara Tomlin and Carol Robinson Tweed.
Churchwardens in St. Nahi’s: Elaine Wynne (Rector’s) and Richard O’Donnell (People’s).
Glebe Wardens: William Hourie (Rector’s) and Nigel Macken (People’s).
Hon. Secretary: Kate Shearer.
Hon. Treasurer: Darren Bowling.
Select Vestry: Darren Bowling, Phyllis Brown, Peter Connor, Cyril Drury, Helen Geoffroy, Vivien Hood, Trilly
Keatinge, Graeme Murray, Carol Newburn, Jim O’Neill, Hilda Plant, Kate Shearer and Evelyn Sloane.
Church Review Distributor: The Parish Office
Church of Ireland Gazette Distributor: Taney Parish Office
Website: www.taneyparish.ie
Taney Parish Office email: parishoftaney@eircom.net
SAFEGUARDING TRUST TANEY NEWS
Taney Parish seeks The magazine is a vital means of
• To create a safe environment which will promote communication in Taney and is distributed
healthy and fulfilling participation of children and to every household in the parish free of
minimise the possibility of harm, either deliberate or charge. We hope you will agree that it is
accidental a top quality production that has been
• To encourage safe practices for those who work with recognized at a diocesan and national
children level.
• To safeguard those who work with children from the If you would like to make a contribution to
consequences of unfounded accusation the publication costs please leave it on the
collection plate or drop it into the Parish
Office. Please mark the envelope ‘Taney
Should you have any concerns or questions contact a News’.
member of the Parish Safeguarding Trust Panel
1. Canon Robert Warren Tel: 01 298 4497
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
2. Charles Sloane Tel: 01 295 5008
3. Trilly Keatinge Tel: 01 492 279 1 For all up to date news and information on
forthcoming events please check out the
4. Claire Reid Tel: 087 418 7849 Parish Website www.taneyparish.ie.
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RECTOR’S LETTER
Dear Parishioners, Dr. William Morton as our special
Preacher. You will find further
It’s hard to believe that the details of this special weekend
wonderful days of Summer are elsewhere in this edition of Taney
coming to an end – and what a News. However, I would like to
lovely Summer we have been thank all who have been working
blessed with this year! I do hope so hard over the past months to
that you managed to get some plan and arrange both the Flower
time for rest and recreation before Festival and Art Exhibition. As well
we start back into our Autumn as being a wonderful occasion
season of activities. to showcase our Parish at its In addition to the ‘Harvest’ Service
best, it will also be an important mentioned above, on Sunday, 14th
Many of the activities in Taney fundraiser to off-set the cost of the October we will hold our Family
this year have centred on the Bi- refurbishment of the church, much Harvest Thanksgiving in Christ
Centenary of Christ Church. Since of which took place last year. Church and the more traditional
the last edition of Taney News we Harvest Thanksgiving Service in
celebrated the 200th Anniversary By the time you receive this St. Nahi’s. The preacher at these
of the church with a wonderful edition of Taney News we will all Services will be The Rev’d Abigail
Service of Thanksgiving on June be getting back to our more usual Sines, Dean’s Vicar at Christ
24th at which the Celebrant was routines – schools, colleges, work Church Cathedral.
the Archbishop of Dublin, The and home. With the evenings
Most Rev’d Michael Jackson closing in, we have activities Harvest Appeal 2018
and the Preacher the Bishop of and programmes to suit every The theological basis for making
Cashel & Ossory, The Rt. Rev’d taste and age-group. Just drop a ‘thank-offering’ at harvest
Michael Burrows – a Son of Taney in and sample a tempting array time goes way back to the
Parish. This was also the occasion of interests and organisations at book Deuteronomy in the Old
of the launch of Carol Robinson all times of the day and night. Testament when the Children of
Tweed’s updated Parish History, Complementing our Church Israel were commanded to bring
Taney – Progress of a Parish which worship is a wide variety of parish their ‘First Fruits’ to the priests.
was launched at the Reception and community activities. All are Here in Taney we have continued
following the Service by Mr. Shane detailed here in Taney News, that tradition over the years by
Ross T.D., Minister for Transport clearly listing What’s on When and asking for a special donation
and Sport. If you haven’t already Who to contact. An information or ‘Thank-Offering’ for various
got a copy, they are available from brochure offering a wide variety of projects or particular needs. I am
the Parish Office. activities for parish and community sure you are all too well aware
with a host of different and of the important part that music
Another highlight of our Bi- exciting options is enclosed. You plays in our worship and we are
Centenary celebrations will be are welcome to join in any of the very blessed here in Taney that
the Flower Festival which will take activities. we have the wonderful services
place in Christ Church on the of our organist, Dr. David Adams
weekend of 5th-7th October. The Church Services and the members of our choirs
theme is ‘Reflections of Harvest To help kick-start our new season in both churches. Central to
in Dundrum’. I have no doubt of parish life, we encourage you to this are the two organs, which
that this will be a spectacular make a special point of attending complement the singing and
event hosted and organised by our ‘Back to Church Sunday’ set the mood and tone for our
the members of our Taney Flower on Sunday, 9th September. It is worship. It has been a long time
Guild. Associated with this will be hoped that everyone will make a now since any money was spent
an Art Exhibition in the Sinnamon special effort to attend one of our on these two instruments and
Hall. Please spread the word to morning services that day along while for most of us they seem to
your family members, neighbours with your families. Following the be in good ‘voice’ to the more
and friends about this event. Our Family Service in Christ Church, discerning ear, they are both now
Harvest Thanksgiving Service will there will be a Reception in the in need of some remedial work
mark the close of the events on Parish Centre where the leaders before they deteriorate to the
Sunday, 7th October at 6.00pm. of our parish organisations will be point where they will need serious
At this special service we will on hand to tell you all you need to refurbishment. With this in mind,
welcome the Choristers of St. know about each organisation. we are seeking your prayerful
Patrick’s Cathedral and the Dean,
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support for this work through this of Taney News Extra which is
year’s ‘Harvest Appeal’. distributed by e-mail and contains
up-to-the-minute information on
The special envelopes are activities and happenings. If you
distributed with this issue of Taney are not already signed up for this,
News and will also be in the pews (or, if you find you are no longer
in the lead up to our Harvest receiving it) please contact the
Thanksgiving Services and I would Parish Office. Taney News Extra is
ask you to be as generous as also carried on the Parish Website
possible when considering your www.taneyparish.ie
contribution.
With best wishes
We look forward to seeing you
all again over the coming weeks
as we welcome the start-up of
our various parish organisations
and the re-opening of our Taney
Parish National School. Please Rev’d Canon Robert Warren.
keep an eye on the weekly editions Rector.
The Rector and Taney parishioners attended
the re-dedication of Holy Trinity Church,
Errislanan, which has now reopened following
the vandalism last year.
CHURCH SERVICES IN TANEY
CHRIST CHURCH, TANEY ST NAHI’S, DUNDRUM
Week 1 10.15am Parish Communion Week 1 8.30am Holy Communion
7.00pm Evening Service 11.45am Morning Prayer
Week 2 10.15am Family Service Week 2 8.30am Holy Communion
7.00pm Evening Service 11.45am Parish Communion
Week 3 10.15am Parish Communion Week 3 8.30am Holy Communion
7.00pm Evening Service 11.45am Morning Prayer
Week 4 10.15am Morning Prayer Week 4 8.30am Holy Communion
7.00pm Evening Service 11.45am Parish Communion
There will be no 7.00pm Evening Service on
Crêche for toddlers and young children every Sunday in the Minor Sunday 28th October.
Hall during 10.15am Service. We are always looking for helpers. The Holy Communion is celebrated in Christ
Please contact Tara in the Parish Office 01 298 5491. Church, Taney, on Wednesdays at 10.00a.m
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A friendly welcome awaits you at
Taney Parish Coffee Shop
Sit, relax and catch up with friends.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday Dinners - Everyone Welcome Fresh Homemade Soup
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(Book via Parish Office: 01-2985491) Sandwiches Made to Order
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Children’s Lunch Options Tea / Coffee
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Party Catering Fresh Cakes
LETTER FROM CATHY
Rev’d Cathy is presently Taney, Progress of a Parish
on holiday in Ephesus and
by Carol Robinson Tweed.
has promised us a special
report on Ephesus and the
Ephesians in our next issue Copies available from the
of the magazine. Parish Office or at parish functions.
Price: €20.00
LETTER FROM NIGEL
What a team of clergy from Great Britain we enjoy the fun, fellowship and
summer it has and Ireland in five rounds of laughter.
been, one of match play. We are all connected
the hottest on through the Anglican Church, Like all things in life, fellowship
records with so we vie for the prestigious and friendships are important.
temperatures trophy, ‘The Cranmer Cup’, They require a comittment from
constantly in named for Thomas Cranmer, both parties; a commitment to
the mid 20’s former Archbishop of Canterbury stay in touch and to communicate
and even and author of the first Book of with each other. It is only through
higher. The burnt grass and lack Common Prayer. communication that friendships
of growth is testament to the thrive and grow stronger. Our
fact that no rain fell. During the This years event took place relationship with God is no
heat wave, this curate was away in Talking Rock Golf and different than our relationships
in Canada playing golf on the Country Club in Kowlona British with one another. To strengthen
Irish & Great Britain (GB) golf Columbia, Canada. Unfortunately, our relationship with God we
team. This bi-annual golf match Great Britain and Ireland lost must communicate with him
is played against the Episcopal out to our brethren in the USA/ and we can do this by daily
Churches of America and Canada Canada by a mere half a point. prayer. I would like to encourage
and is always hotly contested. Like every competition it is nice you all to practise the art of
Nothing goes together quite like to win but it is not the be all and prayer. You will be surprised
golf and men of the cloth. That’s end all. Important as wnning how your relationship with God
the case for a group of clergy is, it is not as important as the will grow and strengthen. ‘I can
who have carried on the tradition fellowship that is enjoyed as we do all things through him who
of a Ryder Cup-like golf event for reconnect with friends from both strengthens me.’ (Philippians
eighteen years. Every two years, sides of the pond. Friendships 4:13).
a group of clergy from the United have been made over the years
States and Canada golf against a and no matter what the result
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PARISH NEWS TANEY ECO
The Water of Life.
Water is our most precious
commodity, essential to life.
This summer has given us a timely
reminder to put plans in place
to harvest rainwater for garden
irrigation for next summer. If, as is
likely, we have other summers of
drought, our gardens and plants
Taney Parish celebrates summer with a Hog Roast night in the parish grounds. won’t thrive, insects become
homeless, pollinators die and
our food crops will fail. It is all
interconnected but we have plenty of
rain in the winter just going down the
drain. This is not just a problem for
farmers, we who live in the suburbs
need to be careful with our use of
water from the reservoirs.
Water butts to collect water off the
roof are available from our local Dun
Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Recycling Park at Ballyogan and in
many local household suppliers.
Even collecting from a shed roof
will yield a lot of water. By putting a
water butt or a series of water butts
in place now you will collect water for
use next summer. More sophisticated
Water Harvesting systems are
available but are expensive. It seems
crazy that we are flushing our toilets
with drinking quality water.
Carol Newburn
TANEY PLAYSCHOOL
ADVENT CAROLS SONGS
The new year begins in Taney
Playschool on 28th August. We OF PRAISE
look forward to seeing the children On Sunday 2nd December at
who are returning for their second 7.00pm, Christ Church, Taney will
preschool year and welcome also host an Advent Carols Songs of
10 new children. Before the summer Praise. This promises to be an
holidays we had a Sports Day, Teddy evening where the congregation
Bear’s Picnic, Music Concert and will sing many of their much-loved
Playball display. The children made Advent Carols accompanied by our
their own graduation hats which own organist Dr David Adams along
they wore to receive their certificates with the wonderful sound of the
and memory books on the last day Stedfast Brass Band. Also it is hoped
from Rev. Cathy and Copperpot. We that the choir of Wesley College will
would like to wish all the best to our be present along with a number of
graduates (and their parents) who local church congregations. Please
start “big school” on 30th August note the date and time and we look
and look forward to them coming forward to welcoming you to Christ
back to visit. Church Taney.
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The Flower Festival is fast approaching, It promises to be a great Areas are filling up so we would appreciate it if you could give
weekend as part of our bi-centennial celebrations. The opening this some thought now. We will be looking for help in other
of the Flower Festival will take place on Thursday evening 4th areas over the weekend with door duty, stewarding, catering,
October. It will be open to the public Friday to Sunday. It will car parking, If you have a few hours you could give to help we
end with our Harvest Service on Sunday evening. would really appreciate it.
If you would like to make a donation to a floral arrangement Please contact one of us Jasmin: 0872428924, Vera:
or sponsor an area in memory of a loved one please contact 0868266040, Lyn: 0872401226, Linda: 0868277254 or Helen:
Jasmin phone: 0872428924, email: taneyflowerfestival@gmail. 0879560686. Many thanks to all in advance
com or you can drop a note with your donation and put it on the
plate any Sunday or drop into the parish office. Please mark the
envelope ‘Flower Festival Committee’.
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS
Pilgrimage to The Holy Land
A number of parishioners and friends will join Nigel and Cathy
on Tuesday 23rd October in Dublin Airport as they embark on a
pilgrimage to The Land of the Holy One for a holiday to explore
many of the biblical sites as they Follow in the Footsteps of Christ.
The pilgrimage will take in places such as The Dead Sea where
perhaps a number of travellers will actually take to the sea and float
in the heavily salted waters, the Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Mount of the
Beatitudes, Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the River
Jordan are just a few of the many places of interest that will be
visited during this nine day journey. A total of thirty four pilgrims are
travelling. Please remember to pray for the group as they visit The
Holy Land in what promises to be a spiritually uplifting vacation.
Taeny Parish celebrates the bi-centenary of Christ Church, Taney with a great flourish. We
welcomed people from within and without the parish, including two members of the Armenian
Orthodox Parish in Ireland seen below with the Archbishop, The Most Rev’d Michael Jackson.
TWO CENTURIES OF FAITH AND COMMUNITY IN CHRIST CHURCH TANEY
Two hundred years of faith and 1968 and the young Bishop won
community were celebrated in the fancy dress competition for
Christ Church, Taney, recently. which he had dressed up as the
The church was packed for the church and wore a hat in the shape
bicentenary service which was of the spire.
celebrated by the Archbishop of
Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Bishop Burrows said it was easy to
Jackson, while the Bishop of get despondent now, with rising
Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, the Rt secularism and falling numbers,
Revd Michael Burrows, a son of the and think that the generations that
parish, was the preacher. have gone before had it easier. But
he warned against being beguiled
The congregation, which included by the past.
public representatives, many
former Curates and members of Taney was a rural
the Armenian community who also
use the church for worship, was community and
welcomed by the Rector, Canon
Robert Warren. He was celebrating people lived on
a significant milestone himself - the
40th anniversary of his ordination.
small holdings.
During the service, pupils of first He brought the congregation
class in Taney National School back to June of 1818 when Christ
gave a rousing rendition of Church, Taney, was consecrated.
‘Shine Jesus Shine’. Afterwards This was a dreary time in Dublin
in the parish centre, Minister for when the consequences of the
Transport, Tourism and Sport, 1798 Rebellion and the Act of
Shane Ross TD launched an Union were being felt. Taney was a
updated parish history by Carol rural community and people lived
Robinson Tweed. on small holdings. The population
of Ireland was larger than it has
In his sermon Bishop Burrows ever been since but it was doomed
recalled the 150th anniversary to be the victim of a natural
of the church. His father, Canon catastrophe when the Famine
Walter Burrows, was Rector in June struck some years later.
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In 1868 as the parishioners of “In 2018, not withstanding Brexit, Nahi’s which goes back centuries,
Christ Church, Taney, prepared we live in happier times. We have the Minister said noting the
to celebrate the church’s 50th a delightful context in which to extensive history of the parish.
anniversary the Bishop said there worship… So how will those who
was more political uncertainty with gather in 2068 remember us?” The book is published by
the Fenian Rebellion having taken he asked. “For a parish church to O’Brien Press and Ivan O’Brien,
place the previous year and political reach 200 years is a moment of a parishioner of Taney, said the
reform on Gladstone’s agenda. coming of age. As we come of history of the parish, with graves
He was to disestablish the Church age we must ask how the founders in St Nahi’s going back to Viking
of Ireland which was the Church of this place would view us… On times, placed Taney at the heart
of the minority but which was the this, the Feast Day of the Birth of of Ireland. He paid tribute to
Church of the State. Following St John the Baptist, we must ask: Carol for the work she put into
disestablishment, most people Have we retained that edginess, the book and everyone who had
thought the Church of Ireland was that vision of what is possible, the lent photographs which helped to
doomed but wonderfully it was not, authentic idiom of John the Baptist build a picture of the community.
Bishop Burrows said. that can make our faith magnetic?
May those of you who come back Carol recalled writing the original
1918 was an awful time in Ireland, in 2068 look back on this day and parish history in 1990 and said
the Bishop stated with World War I think: It wasn’t bad in 2018.” the process of updating it had
coming to an end and a generation been great fun to do. She said all
of young men lost and young As the service drew to a close, the information contained in the
women weeping for their loss. Archbishop Jackson paid tribute book had been researched but her
This was followed by the Great to Canon Warren for his energy, main priority had been to make it
European flu epidemic which killed vitality, humanity and spirituality reader-friendly and to show that
more people than the war. These and thanked everyone for the work Taney Parish was an integral part of
were the years that were leading up they had put into bringing the the Dundrum community.
to Independence, a time that was service together.
uncomfortable for many members Lynn Glannville
of the Church of Ireland. Launching ‘Taney – Progress of a Diocesan Communications Officer
Parish’, Minister Ross described
Moving to the Swinging Sixties the book as a ‘”microcosm of what
and Bishop Burrows said 1968 was has been happening in the Church
a lovely time on the face of it but of Ireland over the last 200 years”.
it was also the year of Humanae He said it was very readable and
Vitae. The storm clouds were contained a fascinating history and
gathering in Northern Ireland which narrative of Taney and its people,
would lead to 30 years of conflict. past and present. The book also
encompasses the graveyard at St
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
TANEY MOTHERS’ UNION TANEY BELL RINGERS
Taney Mothers’ Union is part of an the Diocesan Festival Service Taney bell ringers are starting their
international charity with more than at Monkstown Parish Church at beginners bell ringing course on
four million members in eighty three 8.00pm. Details may be obtained the 19th September. Most people
countries which seeks to support by contacting Stephanie Lloyd in when they hear the bells in Taney
families, particularly those suffering church or via the parish office. think they are automatic, but in
from adversity. fact they are rung by hand. Taney
We are currently drawing up our is one of only five towers in Dublin
In Taney our group comprises programme for the rest of the year where people ring bells. And
around 30-40 women, who meet to include some interesting talks, Taney needs more ringers to keep
around once a month from eating out and afternoon tea, and them going. So maybe you have
September to May each year for the published version should be just retired, maybe you are looking
friendship, fun and mutual support available in early September. for a new hobby, maybe you have
as well as to provide some modest someone who would like to do
contribution towards our wider Our meetings are generally held on the An Gaisce awards through
organisation’s activities. the 2nd Tuesday of each month at bellringing. Come to Taney and try
8.00pm in the Parish Centre and are something you have never done
We plan to open this season with a open to all parishioners and friends. before. You can contact Taney bell
meal in a Monkstown restaurant on If you feel like coming along, we will ringers at iigcctv@gmail.com or
20th September, before attending be delighted to see you. 0863570842.
TANEY BOWLING CLUB
BIBLE STUDY GROUP Taney Bowling Club resumes
on Monday 10th September at
Our group meets on last Friday of each month at 11.00am. The first
7.30pm in the Minor Hall. We
meeting takes place on Friday 28th September. Our group has
meet on Mondays at 7.30pm,
been meeting for forty years and sadly many are no longer with us.
Tuesdays at 10 am and Thursdays
We were sad when our good friend Daisy Pasley died some months
at 7.30pm.
ago, while unable to attend she kept our prayer list and was faithful
in prayer for those in sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity. For further information, text Carol
We begin with Bible Study and always use Study Notes, followed on 085 7228977.
by prayer time. Over the years many have said how much they
appreciated our prayers and one in particular remarked that when
feeling very nervous on the way to operating theatre, remembered
NEW PARISH CENTRE
we were praying for her and felt great peace. We all learn from BROCHURE
our Bible Reading, there is always something new and fresh to be The lazy, hazy days of summer are
gleaned even from well-known stories. All are welcome, no need almost over and it’s time to gather
to be nervous. We are not a theological group but the fellowship up our energy for the autumn.
is God given and I think the Bridge players in the next room must If you would like to sign up for
sometimes wonder at the laughter emanating from ours. some activities this year, look no
P.S. We also have coffee or tea and meet in Taney Parish Centre. further than our new Parish Centre
Brochure. A huge range of classes
is available for groups of every
TANEY SUMMER ART SCHOOL age. Details and contact numbers
can be found in the brochure.
Amazingly, the summer painting group has now been running for
approximately twenty years. It just shows how popular drawing and TANEY CHRISTMAS
painting have become – and it’s never too late to start! We had some new
faces in the group this year and we all worked together to make sure we BAZAAR
had lots of fun and laughter in between hard work. As always, the final day The annual Christmas Bazaar will
was a celebration – hanging up our pictures and enjoying a glass of wine be held on Saturday 1st December
and some tasty ‘nibbles’ to round off the occasion. in the Parish Centre from 10.00am
to 1.00pm. ALL WELCOME!
Our thanks to Heather Rutledge and her helpers who kept us alert with
coffee and biscuits – as they have been doing for twenty years!!
10IRELAND’S SUFFRAGISTS
2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Among those jailed were Hanna
granting to some women of the Sheehy Skeffington, Margaret
right to vote in national elections Murphy Palmer, Jane Murphy,
in Ireland and Britain and there has Kathleen Housten, Hilda Webb
been some modest focus in the and Maud Lloyd in Mountjoy Gaol,
media on the women’s suffrage Margaret Cousins, Margaret Connery,
movement. We have all seen images Barbara Hoskins and Mabel Purser in
of the Pankhursts, mother Emmeline Tullamore Prison and Joan Wickham
and daughters Christabel and Sylvia, and a Miss D. Carson in Belfast.
and of Emily Davidson. In Ireland Most were middle class, reasonably
many of us have heard of Hanna well-educated ladies who saw
Sheehy Skeffington, Eva Gore- imprisonment as a good attention-
Booth and Constance Markievicz, seeking opportunity. The authorities
for example, and possibly Margaret realized that their strategy was one of
Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for
Cousins and Mabel Purser. ‘any publicity is good publicity’, and
Ill-Health) Act 1913, nicknamed the
tried to undermine this by keeping
But did you know that the ‘Cat and Mouse Act’, while others
sentences reasonably short.
name ‘suffragettes’ was initially were force-fed.
merely a term of derision used Typical women prisoners of the time
Prison records describe the force-
by the Daily Mail for the English were poor and uneducated women
feeding of Mary Leigh, an English
group, the Women’s Social and who had turned to crime of necessity
suffragist who had come to Dublin,
Political Union or WSPU, and later and, in those class-conscious times,
through her nose. A funnel and a
accepted by that group? The word the decision was taken that the
narrow soft rubber tube were used.
‘suffragettes’ strictly applies only suffragists should be treated less
At first, a dose of milk, eggs and
to that organisation. The correct harshly than the norm.
Sanatogen were administered to
name for suffrage campaigners in
Mary, subsequently augmented by
general is ‘suffragists’ and that is the
designation that should be given to
While not granted beef juice, butter, pea-meal and
sugar, with medicines of bismuth and
the Irish campaigners. political status, they cascara added.
One day whilst researching in the were given more Painful and disgusting as this seems,
National Archives, I decided to look
at some contemporary newspaper privileges as time it was done with good intention and
the suffragists were generally treated
accounts about our own suffragists
and old prison registers of the time. I went on. with relative compassion. Indeed, the
Governor of Mountjoy was anxious
found some very interesting reports.
to observe correct procedures and
In the press and to the public in They were labelled ‘First Class
wrote to England to enquire as to
general, the suffragists were seen Misdemeanants’. While not granted
how their treatment compared to
as unfeminine and out of control, political status, they were given more
those of their British counterparts.
and were criticised for being anti- privileges as time went on. Some
nationalist for acting like their British were permitted to be treated by Gradually, public opinion changed
counterparts. female doctors and by their private and the women began to claim
dentists, they were allowed rights of widespread support. In 1918, the
The tactics of our women included association and more frequent letters vote was granted to all property-
speeches, protest meetings and and visits. Owen Sheehy Skeffington, owning women on these islands
acts of vandalism such as breaking son of Hanna, wrote later of visiting over the age of 30, as well as all
windows. Some of them could his mother in Mountjoy and of his men over 21. In 1922, the new Irish
have paid fines for their actions astonishment that the wardresses Free State gave the vote in national
but opted instead to go to gaol. were so nice to him and even gave elections to Dail Eireann to all citizens
Others committed more serious him chocolate. over 21, six years before their British
acts such as arson, possession of
counterparts.
explosives and even an attempt to Emulating their British counterparts,
blow up Lisburn Cathedral, though some suffragists refused food in These intrepid ladies, who could
the latter case was eventually prison as part of their campaign for have been our grandmothers or
dropped. These latter received political status. Of these some were great-grandmothers, had achieved
prison sentences. simply released early, courtesy of the their goal.
11A DAY IN THE LIFE - Daphne Scott
During this year, when we no shortcuts on the journey, but places to bring home the troops.
celebrate the bi-centenary of Christ occasionally, Miss Buckley would The rector, Canon Orr’s son was
Church, Taney, it is interesting give Daphne a lift to school in her also in the armed forces during
to hear from a parishioner who pony and trap if she happened to WWll. He was later awarded the
remembers attending the 150 be passing by. Military Cross and later became Sir
year’s celebrations in Christ Church, David Orr (head of Unilever).
where Archbishop George Simms There were three classrooms in the
preached. schoolhouse but only two were in There was severe rationing after the
use due to a lack of pupils. Children war especially with anything that
Many of you will be familiar with studied the three ‘Rs’, History and had to be imported. Hunger was
Daphne Scott who has lovingly and Geography. Mr Costello was the commonplace, bread was coarse
meticulously cared for the church headmaster and there was one lady and often unpalatable and the
linen in Christ Church for over teacher: Mrs McCaughey. The terrace supply of gas to each house was
twenty years. Daphne was born into held the Parochial Hall, the School rationed, which reduced the menu
Taney Parish in 1931 and baptized House and the Headmaster’s house. even further.
by Canon Monk Gibbon in St Nahi’s At lunchtime each day, Mr Costello’s
Church. Her parents lived on the maid, complete with frilly white apron When the war ended, Daphne
Lower Churchtown Road opposite and cap, delivered the headmaster’s remembers the Victory Dance in
the Friends Meeting House. lunch on a tray to the schoolroom. Taney Parochial Hall at which her
Daphne’s father was a volunteer father was M.C. Everyone was asked
in WWl and served in France at to ransack their cupboards to provide
the Battle of the Somme and at a worthy supper for the occasion.
Passchendaele.
The first Parish Fête that Daphne
In 1938, Daphne suffered severe remembers was held in the British
injuries in and accident: jumping Embassy residence, which was on
from the tram when it had stopped, Taney Road, where the petrol station
she ran joyfully across the road, and now stands. Daphne remembers her
fell under an oncoming sand lorry. mother sending her out and about
She was unconscious for ten days in the parish to collect produce and
and spent a long time in hospital goods for the fête. Later, the fête was
but fortunately made a full recovery. moved to the rectory field with lots of
The lovely school photograph stalls and pony rides for the children.
of the school production of ‘The
Wedding of the Painted Doll’ shows Daphne married her beloved Walter
Daphne in the lead role as the After Primary School, Daphne moved in Christ Church, Taney in 1952 and
bride – and this pretty picture gives to the Diocesan School for Girls they moved into their home in Eden
proof of her restored good health. (now part of High School). She was Park Drive. Sadly, Walter died in 1980
confirmed in 1945 following a series at the age of fifty-three and Daphne
of classes held in the rectory and has remained in the family home to
led by the rector, Canon Orr. That this day. Their son, Dr Peter Scott, is
was the easy part; finding a dress for currently Senior Teaching Associate
the big day was not so easy due to in Music at Bristol University.
post-war shortages. Finally Daphne’s
Daphne has seen countless changes
granny ‘found’ a dress and passed
down through the years, both in the
it to Daphne on condition that she
Dundrum area and of course in the
would share it with her cousin.
parish. She is warmly appraising of
The war years were a time of great the community spirit in the parish:
stress, especially as Daphne’s brother, the shared coffees and lunches in the
Daphne attended primary school in Dick (also a Taney Primary School Parish Centre all provide company,
the Old School House on Eglinton pupil) was an RAF bomber pilot, especially during long winter months.
Terrace. It was a long walk from flying Lancasters and Wellingtons We thank Daphne for her unwavering
her home; her route to school during the war. He survived and went commitment to Taney Parish, which
extended around the perimeter on to fly commercial aircraft for Aer has spanned more than seventy-five
of Buckley’s farm which lay where Lingus. Before this more benign job years – and we thank her for sharing
Woodlawn lies today There were began, Dick flew to many far-flung her memories with us.
12YOUTH NEWS
SCOUTS START BACK ON FRIDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER
CONFIRMATION
This summer the Scouts and Ventures had an exciting and challenging
Those who intend to present
Summer Camp in Great Tower Scout Adventure Centre in the Lake
themselves for Confirmation in
District where they participated in a range of activities including Raft
2019 should contact the Parish
Building, Bridge Building, Caving, Ghyll Scrambling, Kayaking, Crate
Office by the end of September at
Staking, Hiking Bouldering and Fire lighting. The Scouts on camp
the latest. (Tel: 298 5491)
were facilitated by a number of young volunteers from countries
including: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico South Africa, Honduras, Germany,
Ghana and of course the UK. These volunteers were spending a year TANEY SUNDAY SCHOOL
at the Great Tower Campsite where they received training on leading Sunday School in Taney will start
outdoor pursuits and were assisting with the many activities provided back on Sunday 16th September,
on site. This was a fantastic opportunity for our Scouts to learn about at 10.15am in the Parish Centre.
other cultures and scouting traditions and our Scouts developed a real Along with integrating into
fondness and appreciation for the volunteers. the worshipping life of the
church, Sunday School is a great
Scouts (12-15 yrs) and Ventures (15 – 18years) meet on Friday nights in opportunity for children to mix
Taney Parish Hall from 8.00pm – 10.00pm and participate in a range of and get to know each other. It is
outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, pioneering, rock also a useful place for parents of
climbing, raft building and mountain biking at different times throughout children to meet. Please make
the year. If you would like to join us, please come along on Friday, 7th a special effort to attend and
September and give it a try. support out Sunday School. Look
forward to seeing you there!
We are also always on the lookout for energetic and enthusiastic
leaders who love the outdoors and would like to become leaders. Full
training is available. Interested parties should contact Phil Marsden at
philmarsden14@gmail.com
13taney parish Art Exhibition
to celebrate the bi-centenary
of Christ Church Taney
The exhibition will be formally opened with the
Flower Festival in Taney Parish Centre on Thursday 4th
October at 7.00pm. Admission to the exhibition is free.
Friday 5th Saturday 6th Sunday
October October 7th October
10.00am – 10.00am – 11.00am –
7.00pm 6.00pm 4.00pm
Up to three paintings per person acceptable
Submission fee €5.00 per painting;
20% commission on sales
Forms available at Taney Parish Office or
e-mail: parishoftaney@eircom.net
TANEY PARISH GOLF SOCIETY
ANNUAL OUTING
This year our Outing is planned for
SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER in
RATHFARNHAM GOLF CLUB
TEE TIMES 1.00 to 3.00pm
Please book a tee time with either:
Andrew Bowers 087 669 6853 or Alan Hood 087 290 5574.
Golf & BBQ Dinner: R.G.C. members: a30
Golf & BBQ Dinner non-members: a50
Golf only: a25
BBQ Dinner only: a25
BBQ Dinner ongoing after golf in the Clubhouse from 5:00 pm. We hope that many former winners of the Leslie Harrison
Trophy will be able to join us. All parishioners and friends - Ladies and Gents - golfers and non-golfers are invited to join
us for our annual outing.
14FROM THE REGISTERS HOLY BAPTISM 27th May (in Christ Church) – Eliza Mary, daughter of Steven Cochrane & Fiona O’Regan. 27th May (in Christ Church) – Cameron Barney, son of Jefferson & Rebecca Cowhig. 10th June (in Christ Church) – Rian Phillip, Sam Nicholas & Ewan Kenneth, sons of Nicholas & Sona Harris 12th August (in Christ Church) – Theo Anthony, son of Ian Horsfield & Aileen Kealy. 12th August (in Christ Church) – Emma Anne, daughter of Alan McNabola & Kate Meredith. 12th August (in Christ Church) – Arthur, son of Nick Symmons & Beverley Finnegan. MARRIAGES 14th July (in St Salvator’s Church, Castle Leslie) – Sarah Warren & Ciarán Ruddock We congratulate them on their recent marriage! FUNERALS 5th June (in Christ Church) – James (Jim) Bayle 12th June (in Christ Church) – Edgar White 10th August (in St Nahi’s) – Iris Mayrs 16th August (in St Nahi’s) – Edie Nicholls BEREAVEMENTS Our sympathy and prayers are with all who have recently been bereaved, remembering especially:- Beryl Moutray on the death of her sister Phyllis. Eva Bayle and family on the death of her husband Jim. Maureen Flanagan and family on the death of Maureen’s brother, Frank Murray. Will Dixon, Des Dixon and their families on the death of their sister, Dorothy Newton. Eric Mayrs and family on the death of Eric’s mother, Iris Mayrs. Margaret Percival and family on the death of Margaret’s mother, Edie Nicholl May those coming to terms with life without a loved one, know the comfort of God’s love at this time.
PARISH ORGANISATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 2018/2019
WHAT’S ON/WHEN/WHO TO CONTACT
YOUNG PEOPLE
Sunday School Sunday 10.15 - 11.15am Rev Cathy Hallissey 01 298 5491
Children’s Crêche Sunday 10.15 -11.15am Armina Comerford 086 129 3704
Mum & Toddlers Monday 10.00 -12 noon
Thursday 10.00 - 12 noon
Ladybirds Monday 2.45pm – 3.45pm Susan Moore 087 243 0130
Beavers Monday 6.00pm - 7.00pm Simon Strong dundrumbeavers@
gmail.com
Cubs Friday 6.30 - 8.00pm Steve Delaney 086 882 5987
Brownies Tuesday 3.45 - 5.00pm Linda Corbet 086 818 2566
Monday 4.45 - 7.00pm Helen Cahill dundrumbrownies@
gmail.com
Guides Wednesday 7.00 - 8.30pm Aoife Leamy 085 117 9469
Scouts Friday 8.00pm – 10.00pm Phil Marsden 086 775 2530
Ventures Friday 8.00pm - 10.00pm Dylan Giusti 086 858 7588
Youth Club Saturday 7.30 - 9.00pm Parish Office 298 5491
Youth Choir & as arranged David Adams
Music Group
RECREATIONAL/SPORT
Badminton (Ladies) Tuesday 10.30 – 12 noon Barbara Bolton 295 3567
Badminton Club Monday 7.30 - 11.00pm Hazel Quigley 086 385 8377
Thursday 7.30 - 11.00pm
Badminton (C.I.M.A.) Thursday 6.00 - 7.30pm Alan Cathcart 298 2216
Snooker (Parish) Tues/Wed/Fri 7.00 - 11.00pm Ronnie Ellis 298 7426
Snooker (C.I.M.A.) Mon/Thurs/Sat 7.00 - 11.00pm Roy Huber 298 8352
Bowling Club Mon/Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm Carol Robinson Tweed 085 722 8977
Tues 10.00 - 12.30pm (text only)
GENERAL PARISH INTEREST
Bible Study Last Friday of month 10.30 - 11.30am Bunty Strong 491 0247
Taney Friends & Parish Office 298 5491
Social (Care Group)
Chancel Guild Church Flowers etc. Jasmin Hourie 296 5087
Choir - Christ Church Sunday David Adams
Choir – Junior Wednesday 2.45pm – 3.30pm
Choir - St. Nahi’s Sunday David Adams
Christmas Bazaar 1st December 2018 Patricia Parfrey 086 357 9314
Coffee Shop Mon. - Sat. 9.00am – 1.30pm Parish Centre 298 5491
Drama Society Lynn Pennefather 087 976 2738
Taney Rangers As arranged as announced
Mothers’ Union Tuesday 2 nd
8.00 – 10.30pm Stephanie Lloyd 298 5271
Taney Change Ringers Every Monday 7.30 – 9.00pm Michael Ryan 086 357 0842
Society Beginners Wednesday 7.30 – 9.00pm
Taney P. T. A. Deirdre Culbert 086 838 8991
Taney Parish Fête 8 June 2019
th
1.00pm – 4.00pm Gillian Haine 01 298 5491
Taney Play School Tues. - Fri. 8.45am – 12.15pm Vanessa Larkin 087 222 5986
Taney School Monday - Friday 8.50am – 2.15pm Lily Carpenter 298 5015You can also read
