THE LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL, KILKENNY

The Church of Ireland General Synod begins on Tuesday, 8 May at 11.00a.m and closes on Thursday, 10 May at 4.30p.m.  You are invited to attend at any time.  Full press facilities will be available in the Media Centre, as well as a press desk in the main synod hall.

OPENING DAY PRESS CONFERENCE

The new Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Alan Harper will give his first Presidential address at 11.00a.m. on Tuesday, 8 May and will hold a press conference at 1.00p.m.

The Archbishop of Armagh will also be the preacher at the Synod Service at 7.00p.m. on Tuesday, 8th May in St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny.  Photocall at 6.45 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Press Conferences will be arranged daily at 1.00 p.m.

The Press Officer for the General Synod is Mr Garrett Casey, (m) + 353 87 235 6472.                                                             

Further information from:

Church of Ireland Press Office

Mrs Jenny Compston: Tel: Belfast  (028) 9023 2909   

Mrs Janet Maxwell:      Tel: Dublin (01) 497 8422, (duty phone) +353 (0) 87 948 4412