14.10.2015
Last Weekend’s Tragic Deaths in Dublin and Louth Remembered at Synod
The tragic deaths of 10 members of the Travelling Community in Dublin and of Garda Anthony Golden in County Louth last weekend were remembered at the Diocesan Synod of Dublin and Glendalough yesterday evening (Tuesday October 13)
Members of Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Synod passed a motion offering their deepest sympathies to those affected by the deaths of 10 members of the Travelling Community in a fire in Carrickmines, Dublin, and the killing of Garda Anthony Golden in Omeath, County Louth. They also offered their respects to members of the emergency services who responded to these situations and others like them.
The motion was proposed by the Revd Ian Gallagher (Stillorgan and Blackrock and pictured right) and Canon Niall Sloane (Killiney) with an amendment by the Revd Baden Stanley (Bray) to include a tribute to the emergency services who responded to the situations.
Canon Fred Appelbe (Rathmichael) told Synod that on Sunday last, 15 members of Kilternan Parish, led by Canon Adrian Empey, went to the site where they laid a card and flowers and joined in prayer.
At the conclusion of Synod, Archbishop Michael Jackson, led members in prayer for all who carried tragedy in their hearts including members of the Travelling Community and the family, friends and colleagues of Garda Anthony Golden. He also prayed for those who struggled to maintain life on our streets and refugees who are driven from their homes.