Sue Wilson (Central A&O Coordinator) cutting the Anniversary Cake celebrating 10 years of Mothers’ Union Parenting Programmes at the General Meeting in Preston on 24 June. Reg Bailey (Mothers’ Union CEO) and Bishop Ken Clarke (Mothers’ Union Central Chaplain) looking on

The Mothers’ Union Baby Changing and Hospitality Marquee amongst the crowd at the sunny Cork Summer Show

Joan Hales, Marketing Coordinator of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross (l) with a happy clown and a family enjoying the hospitality shown by Mothers’ Union at the Cork Summer Show

Derry and Raphoe Mothers' Diocesan Chaplain Rev Irene Lyttle Instituted as Rector of Leckpatrick and Dunnalong and Diocesan Secretary Mrs Kaye Nesbitt Commissioned as Diocesan Day Reader at the same service by Bishop Ken Good in St John's Dunnalong on Fathers Day.

All Ireland President Mrs Ruth Mercer (centre) enjoying the celebrations at Dromore Cathedral Mothers' Union 80th Anniversary Celebrations with Margaret Stewart St James Aughnacloy, Liz Millar Down and Dromore Diocesan Council who was the special preacher, Gwen Lee St James Aughnacloy and June Reain Dromore Cathedral Branch Leader.

Mrs Mary McMurran who has been a member of Dromore Cathedral Mothers' Union for 70 years, in the company of her son Noel, daughter-in-law Avril who is the current branch secretary and her granddaughters Eunice and Gillian enjoying the 80 Anniversary Celebrations on 9 May 2010.

Some of the members of Dromore Cathedral MU pictured prior to the Service of Holy Communion that took place on Sunday afternoon 9 May to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the branch.

Moira Thom, DP Diocese of Connor, modeling a chic little black dress at the Diocesan Young Members Pampering Evening held recently

The 10 models that showed off some wonderful outfits at the Young Members Pampering Evening

Mildred Gilmore (former Diocesan President) with Rev George Trimby and Ruth Mercer (All Ireland President) and Bishop Richard Henderson (All Ireland Mothers’ Union Chaplain) at the Commissioning of Rev George Trimby as Diocesan President of Tuam, Killala and Achonry on 16 May at Rathbarron Church

Florrie being commissioned by Archbishop Alan Harper Archbishop of Armagh

Florrie Revels with her family after her Commissioning as Diocesan President of Armagh in St Patrick’s Cathedral

Jennifer meets Faith, a Nigerian lady, who is very familiar with Mothers' Union and is now settled in Cork

Avril Jennings (Diocesan President), Jennifer Kingston (Dev. Officer) and Canon Eithne Lynch (Diocesan Chaplain) Speaker at the Commissioning Service.

Bishop Paul Colton & Dean Nigel Dunne with Jennifer Kingston and Avril Jennings at Jennifer’s Commissioning as Development Officer in St Finbarre's Cathedral, Cork on 16 May

Canon David Catterall, Joy Little and Bishop Ken Clarke at Joy’s Commissioning Service

Joy Little, (centre) with Bishop Ken Clarke and Diocesan Trustees of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh Mothers’ Union, at her recent Commissioning as Diocesan President

Members of Strabane Mothers' Union celebrated their 100th anniversary

The Mothers' Union Synod stand in the Crypt of Christ Church Cathedral.

‘Team Connor’ at the City Hall at the start of their 9 mile walk in the Belfast Marathon, to raise funds for the Mothers’ Union Relief Fund

"We made it to the end”!! This photo of the girls pretending to give first aid resulted in an interview for RTE Morning Extra – superb publicity for Mothers’ Union

Moira Thom, President of Mothers’ Union of Diocese of Connor and Kathleen Rogers being interviewed for RTE Morning Extra

Jennifer Kingston who has been appointed the Mothers Union Development Officer in the Diocese of Cork Cloyne and Ross.

Karen Hill and Carrie Bishop (from Mary Sumner House) with Mary Caldwell in Dublin on the eve of a Mothers’ Union ‘Passionate about Parenting’ Support Day

Ruth Mercer, All Ireland President, with the facilitators Karen Hill, Carrie Bishop and Mary Caldwell at the ‘Passionate about Parenting’ Support Day, together with Diocesan Presidents, Parenting Coordinators, Parenting facilitators and those who are just ‘Passionate about Parenting’

MU Festival Service and Commissioning for Derry & Raphoe Diocese in Christ Church Londonderry

Front: Curate of Christ Church Revd Katie McAteer, Bishop James Mehaffey, All Ireland President Mrs Ruth Mercer, Diocesan President Mrs Kay Clark, Bishop Ken Good, Canon Robert Clarke.

Back: Diocesan Chaplain Revd Irene Lyttle, Rector of Christ Church Revd Robert Millar and Mrs Mary Good.

MU Festival Service and Commissioning for Derry & Raphoe Diocese in Christ Church Londonderry Canon Robert Clarke, Mrs Mary Good, Mrs Ruth Mercer, Mrs Kay Clarke and Bishop Ken Good.

MU Festival Service and Commissioning for Derry & Raphoe Diocese in Christ Church Londonderry Mrs Kay Clarke and Mrs Ruth Mercer with Past Presidents Mrs Thelma Mehaffey, Mrs Helen Livingstone and Mrs Jean Fox.

Mavis Rolston died as a result of a tragic accident returning from All-Ireland Council on 13 March 2010. Mavis was a member of the Faith and Policy Unit and was from Clogher Diocese. Valerie Stewart who was travelling with her was uninjured

Jane Grindle, administrative Officer (left), with Ruth Mercer, All Ireland President as she prepares to Chair her first All Ireland Council on 13 March 2010

Bishop Richard Henderson, Mothers’ Union all Ireland Chaplain, commissioning Avril Martin and Young Members Rep for the Southern Dioceses

Commissioning of Joy Gordon as Diocesan President Dublin & Glendalough with former Diocesan Presidents Ann Walsh and June Wilkinson.

Commissioning of Joy Gordon as Diocesan President Dublin & Glendalough with Rev Paul Houston Diocesan Chaplain and former Diocesan President Ann Walsh.

Ruth with her husband, Richard, The Right Rev Richard Henderson, All Ireland Chaplain and Archbishop Harper, together with Ruth and Richard’s family.

The Right Rev Ken Clarke, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh and Mothers’ Union Central Chaplain giving the address at the Commissioning Service. Bishop Clarke challenged those present to recognise the value of the people we meet, both in the work of the Mothers’ Union and in all aspects of our life. He reminded Ruth that in her new role as All Ireland President she would not be travelling alone, that Jesus would always be with her.

Ruth Mercer (centre) with Margaret Crawford (left) and Rosemary Kempsell (right) with the All Ireland Mothers’ Union Board of Trustees following their Commissioning

Ruth Mercer being commissioned as All Ireland President by Archbishop Harper, also in the photo Margaret Crawford, former All Ireland President, who presented Ruth to the Archbishop for Commissioning

Rosemary Kempsell, Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union, reading the New Testament Lesson: John 1:35-51 at the Commissioning Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

Ruth Mercer reading the Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 28: 10-19a prior to her Commissioning by The Most Revd Alan Harper OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland as All Ireland President of Mothers' Union on Sunday 7 March 2010

l-r Ann Armstrong (Finance & Administration Coordinator in Diocese),
Moira Thom (DP), Kathleen Rodgers (VP and Chair of Organising Committee),
Maud Ryan (Marketing Coordinator in Diocese)

In recognition of Mrs Margaret Crawford’s contribution to the life of Mothers’ Union as Clogher Diocesan President and as All Ireland President, Bishop Jackson presents a Clogher Diocesan Plaque. This is given by the Bishop to those who have made an outstanding contribution as members of the diocese.

Margaret Crawford, being presented with a Clogher Diocesan plaque by Bishop Michael Jackson following a Service of Thanksgiving for her work as All Ireland President (2007-2010). Also included l-r Leslie Nixon, Ian Crawford, Rosemary Forde and Rev Geoff Bridle.

Derry & Raphoe Diocesan Quiet Day, Ruth Mercer All Ireland President, was the guest speaker on the theme for this year "Relationship not Rules" l-r Mrs Mary Good, Rev Katie McAteer, Mrs Kay Clarke, Mrs Ruth Mercer, Bishop Ken & Mrs Valerie Woodrow (Faith & Policy Unit Co-ordinatior)

Bishop Ken Clarke giving the address after he was commissioned as Central Chaplain to MU on 12 February

Ruth Mercer, pictured with members of All Ireland Trustees at a 'Getting to Know You' session at The City Hotel, Armagh earlier this month

Newly elected Diocesan Presidents at Training week-end in January

Rev. George Trimby DP Tuam, Killala & Achonry, Lady Eames guest speaker, Ruth Mercer All Ireland President, Florrie Revels DP Armagh, Joy Gordon DP Dublin & Glendalough, Joy Little DP Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh and Ina Blackwell DP Limerick & Killaloe

Pat Gray, Honorary Treasurer at Diocesan Presidents Training week-end in January

Mrs Jean Fox Diocesan President 2007-2009 presents gift to the Diocese

Mrs Fox presented a white Stole for use by the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Chaplain in thanksgiving for her term in office. Mrs Mary Good, Mrs Jean Fox, Bishop Ken Good, Mrs Kay Clarke.

Launch of the Northern A - Z Booklet

Picture l to r are Norma Bell Faith and Social Policy Representative for the Northern Diocese and Mary Caldwell Action and Outreach Unit Coordinator All Ireland

Ambulance Service takes delivery of Trauma Teddy’s

During December Trauma Teddy’s were presented to the Ambulance Service by Mrs Jean Fox D.P. accompanied by Mrs Ann Orr Action & Outreach Co-ordinatior and Mrs Anne McKinley Projects Contact.

Armagh had a Diocesan Evening with Sharon and Paul Acheson entitled the Fanny Crosby Story.

Members of the Mothers’ Union Ireland who attended the Advent Service to celebrate the Commissioning of the Worldwide President and the Board of Trustees of the Mothers’ Union for 2010 – 2012.

From left to right: Roberta McKelvey (Provincial Representative Trustee), Margaret Crawford (All-Ireland President), Ruth Mercer (All-Ireland President elect), Patsy Devoy (Faith & Policy), Rosemary Kempsell (World-wide President), Bishop Richard Inwood (Mothers’ Union Chaplain), Rosemary Macartney (General Trustee) and Lady Eames (Past World-wide President).

Margaret Crawford, the outgoing Mothers’ Union All Ireland President with her successor, Ruth Mercer

Margaret Crawford, All Ireland President in the Mothers’ Union Shop at Mary Sumner House, London

Provincial Presidents’ Conference at Canterbury Cathedral. Margaret Crawford with her family group and Worldwide President, Rosemary Kempsell (centre)

Members of the Diocese of Connor delivering incubator mattresses, gowns (for stillborn babies) and knitted clothes to the Neo-Natal Unit at Antrim Area Hospital

Moira Thom, President of the Diocese of Connor, facilitating a computer class at the Diocese of Cashel and Ossory’s ‘Sharing Day’ in Kilkenny

Young Members Weekend which was held in Newry

Young Members Weekend which was held in Newry

15 ladies from the Diocese of Connor took part in the 9 mile walk at the Belfast Marathon in May 2009 raising over £3000 for the Mothers’ Union Relief Fund

The President of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, Jean Fox, introducing Kay Clarke, Diocesan President elect, (second left) to delegates at their Autumn Council

Visitors to the All Ireland Mothers’ Union stand at the ‘Over 50’s Show’ in the RDS, Dublin

Proud parents with their twins at the Mothers’ Union Baby Changing and Hospitality marquee at the Ploughing Championships at Athy in September 2009