PCI Rural Chaplain the Rev Kenny Hanna, Jim, or Simon plan, God willing, to be at the sales and events listed below.

You are welcome to speak to them in confidence. They are here to care for farmers and farming families from any background. Kenny's phone number is 07938488372.

- Saturday 6th December – Crossmaglen Livestock Sales – Annual Christmas Show and Sale. Rural Chaplaincy team will be serving Christmas treats. Judging finishes 11.30am. Sale – 12 noon.

- Monday 8th December – Downpatrick Co-op (evening) – cattle

The Rural Chaplain will be at a number of venues this week

placeholder image — The Rural Chaplain will be at a number of venues this week

- Tuesday 9th December – Rathfriland Co-op (evening) – sheep

- Thursday 11th December – Winter Fair – RUAS (Eikon Exhibition Centre) – daytime

- Friday 12th December – “Carols at the Co-op” (Rathfriland Co-op Livestock Mart) – The story of Jesus presented in a simple, clear way. Carol singing (sing along or just listen). Also, Drumadonnell Primary School will be singing. Soup served from 7pm. Tasty Christmas treats afterwards. Everyone welcome. Venue: Rathfriland Co-op Livestock Market. Starts: 7.30pm.

- Saturday 13th December – Downpatrick Co-op (daytime) – sheep

- Saturday 13th December – Hilltown Farmers’ Attested Sales (daytime) - cattle

Rev Hanna is Rural Chaplain, part of the Rural Chaplaincy team covering four presbyteries: Armagh, Down, Iveagh and Newry. He grew up on a farm.