Carnew bids farewell to Archdeacon Ruth Elmes as she takes on role as Rector of Dalkey

Helen Boyd and Melanie Hadden pictured at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Presentations were made to Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms at the reception in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday on the occasion of the Rev Elmes departure to Dalkey. Pictured from left were Warren Furlong, Roger Boyd, Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms, Mary Steacy and Hugh Davidson. Pic: Jim Campbell

Derek Stephens, Lillian Boyd, Eddie Dowse and Vanda Dowse were at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Presentations were made to Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms at the reception in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday on the occasion of the Rev Elmes departure to Dalkey. Pictured from left were Warren Furlong, Roger Boyd, Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms, Mary Steacy and Hugh Davidson. Pic: Jim Campbell

Pearl Massey and Arthur Binions attended the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms pictured at the reception in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday on the occasion of the Rev Elmes departure to Dalkey. Back- Margaret Dowse, Sydney Kennedy, Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms, Casey Kennedy, Janice Kennedy, Imelda Tramner. Front- Harry Roche, Emnma Roche, Darragh Driver and Tara Driver. Pic: Jim Campbell

Emma, Linda and Edith Horan enjoying some refreshments at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Derek Stephens, Lillian Boyd, Eddie Dowse and Vanda Dowse were at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Mynie Leech and Roger Boyd attended the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Evelyn and Dyrren Naylor were pictured at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

David Hatton and Vera Stedman pictured at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Olive Ormyston, John and Jennifer Hannon attended the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Pictured at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday were Derek, Lydia and Nuala Beattie. Pic: Jim Campbell

Vanda Dowse, Graham Boyd and Lillian Boyd were at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Wesley and Arthur Binions were at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Pictured at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday were Ann Keary, Ross and Grainne O'Neill. Pic: Jim Campbell

Maud Massey and Georgina Stephens attended the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell

Wesley and Arthur Binions were at the reception for Archdeacon Rev Ruth Elms in Colaiste Bhríde, Carnew on Sunday. Pic: Jim Campbell