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St Columba's Church, Kells (Meath Diocese)
The Fund gave €5,000 towards the enlargement of the parish hall, to provide a more suitable meeting place, necessitated by changes in population and the needs of ministry.
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Kilbroney Centre, Rostrevor (Dromore Diocese)
In 2005 and 2006, grants totalling Stg£40,000 were awarded to assist with the refurbisment of the main accommodation block, to enable this centre to continue and expand its range of programmes.
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Cosy Cats Childcare, Calry Parish (Elphin Diocese)
From 2006 to 2008, this childcare facility for disadvantaged families of all religions and cultures, iin the crypts under the church, will have received grants totalling €45,000.
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Shankill Parish Caring Association, Lurgan (Dromore Diocese)
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In 2004, 2005 and 2006 grants totalling Stg£60,000 were awarded, to assist with the cost of the new 'Jethro Centre', to enable this organisation continue its work in the areas of reconciliation, outreach, youth ministry and activities for the elderly. |
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The See House Quiet Garden (Derry Diocese)
In 2004, 2005 and 2006 the Fund awarded grants totalling Stg£6,000 to assist with the cost of landscaping a walled garden in the grounds of the See House, to create a place for shared retreats with the Roman Catholic community, prayer days and courses in spirituality.
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The Hard Gospel
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In 2005 and 2006 the Fund awarded grants totalling Stg£75,000 for the Hard Gospel Programme, a major initiative, which has the potential to touch every part of the life of the Church of Ireland. |
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Clonsilla Parish (Dublin Diocese)
The Fund gave €5,000 in 2004 towards the building of a large meeting room on the side of the church, for Sunday School and outreach in the Clonsilla area.
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Greystones Parish (Glendalough Diocese)
In 2003 and 2004, the Fund awarded grants totalling €35,000 towards the construction of a new Parish Centre adjoining the church.
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Tralee Union (Ardfert Diocese)
The Priorities Fund gave funding of €5,000 in 2004 to assist with the cost of building a new parish centre, necessitated by changes in population and the needs of ministry.
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The Mageough Home (Dublin Diocese)
The Priorities Fund gave funding of €9,000 in 2002 towards the upgrading of accommodation at the Mageough Home.
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Shankill Parish Caring Association, Lurgan (Dromore Diocese)
Funding of Stg£5,000 was provided in 2002 to Shankill Parish Caring Association to enable the centre to continue its work in the areas of reconciliation, outreach and youth ministry and to provide activities for the elderly. |
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Muckross Church Venture Centre, Killarney (Ardfert Diocese)
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€2,000 was provided in 2002 for funding for the ongoing improvements to the Muckross Church Venture Centre. |
Sixmilecross & Termonmaguirke Parishes (Armagh Diocese)
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In 2002, funding of Stg£5,000 was provided for an annual Community Festival in Sixmilecross & Termonmaguirke Parishes. This festival will celebrate both Protestant and Roman Catholic expressions of music and culture.
St John's House of Rest (Dublin Diocese)
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In 2002, €4,000 was provided to remove a cast iron bath and replace with a 'drive-in' shower in St John's House of Rest, Dublin.
Sydenham Cross Community Group (Down Diocese)
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The Priorities Fund gave Stg£6,000 in 2002 to help with the development of a drop-in Centre and community Cafe in Sydenham, where the local churches can work together with the community.