Girls' Friendly Society

'Bear Ye One another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ' Galatians 6:2

The Girls' Friendly Society was founded in London in 1875 by an Irish woman - Mrs Elizabeth Townsend. She wanted to help lonely girls who came from the country to work in the city. It was and indeed to this day is a society of friendship and recreation in which all girls might share, bound together in a fellowship of Christian love and service. It provides structured leisure time activities for girls and women of all ages through Personal development, Community awareness, Church life, Outdoor pursuits and Personal skills

A typical year's programme :

•  Compose a prayer on the theme of Helping.

•  Fill shoe boxes with gifts for sick & poor children round the world

•  Have a Stay over in Ballyfin Hall where we complete the Home Nursing Badge and enjoy other activities.

•  Art and Craft Badge work.

•  Dancing Badge.

•  Visit to the Cinema

•  Enter the Craft and Bible Study Competitions in the Diocese.

•  Enrolment Service

•  All Ireland Camp in Wesley College

•  Table Quiz with other Branches.

•  Annual Diocesan Service and Prize giving .

•  Closing Night with Parents and Friends.

Leaders 2008-2009:  Mrs Audrey Holohan, Mrs Jean Claxton, Ms Ruth Meredith, Mrs Joy Rowan, Mrs Lynn Byrne.

We meet in the Parochial Hall at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every second Friday during the school year for fun and fellowship.