Cruinniú Chríost – A Parish Gathering

Do you have archive material relating to Kilcullen Parish history?

A major parish gathering is being planned for Sunday May 25th 2008 the feast of Corpus Christi/The Body of Christ. The people of Kilcullen Parish will be invited to walk from all corners of the parish behind area, group or school banners, coming together at a central location. The entire group will then process together to the Community Centre on the Newbridge Road where Mass will be celebrated, followed by food, music and entertainment.

As far as possible the gathering points or routes to the central meeting place will be of historic significance for Kilcullen Parish, for example the old Mass path to New Abbey will be walked in reverse, the people of Old Kilcullen could meet at the round tower etc.

As part of the preparation leading up to the Cruinniú, the coordinating team are looking for archive material which will be used to prepare an exhibition on parish history. This might include film footage, photographs, newpaper articles or historic items. The team will first make a list of the material offered and will not need to borrow it until the exhibition is to be displayed.

If you have any material related to Kilcullen Parish, please contact: Petra Conroy petraconroy@eircom.net or 087 294 1003.

Petra Conroy.