About
Who we are
First published in March 1856 as The Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette, the Church of Ireland Gazette has chronicled the life of the Church for over 160 years. Becoming a weekly publication in 1880 and adopting its current name in 1900, the Gazette continues to serve as a trusted and independent voice for the Church of Ireland today. From its beginning, the Gazette has been more than a newspaper — it is a platform for connection, reflection, and faithful witness.
Today, the Gazette continues to inform and inspire. Each issue engages with real lives and local ministry, exploring the joys and challenges of Christian witness in contemporary Ireland. We publish stories from every corner of the island, amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard, and bridging the gap between parishes, dioceses, and wider society. The Church of Ireland Gazette is not simply about reporting the Church’s story. It is about being part of it.
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Join readers across Ireland and beyond with monthly issues of independent news, features, and commentary from the heart of the Church of Ireland.
Clark Brydon
Clark Brydon is Editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette, the longest-running church publication on the island of Ireland. His career spans education, safeguarding, communications, and cathedral ministry, reflecting a broad engagement with both church and community life. He has worked at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, and currently holds the position of Housemaster at a boarding school in Raphoe, County Donegal.
Originally from Great Britain, he relocated to Ireland in 2020 to pursue doctoral research at Trinity College Dublin. Since then, he has combined academic inquiry with practical experience across diverse church and educational contexts.
As Editor, Clark is committed to upholding the Gazette’s independence and ensuring it remains a forum for rigorous journalism, thoughtful reflection, and the exchange of perspectives from across the Church of Ireland and wider society.
Our
Core
Values
Reflect diverse voices
Speak truth graciously
Serve the Church
Champion thoughtful faith
Foster open dialogue
Engage with integrity
Editorial & Design
Mr Clark Brydon
Editor
Ms Aoife Deasy
Deputy Editor
InHouse Publications
Print Design
Minprint / MAD Colour
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