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Irish Ferries / Salvation Army

  • 04-01-2012 12:17pm
    #1
    Terrontress
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    I took the 8.05 sailing from Dublin Port this morning. The guy helping people queueing at approx 7am was wearing a Salvation Army uniform and a reflective jacket stating that he is a Salvation Army chaplain. I had a reference number but no ticket and needed train tickets too so I needed assistance. He was a little unsure of himself and had to go and confirm some things which led me to believe he is not Irish Ferries staff.

    So, does anyone know if Irish Ferries are using the Salvation Army for customer service and, if so, why?

    It seemed a little odd.


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  • #2
    parsi
    Site Banned Posts: 5,904 ✭✭✭parsi


    It's possibly part of Christmas operations - having a chaplain around to deal with distressed folk, congested folk, people caught up in ferry delays who then become distressed or congested.

    Possibly also a chance to secure donations.

    edit: see Pages 8/9 - http://www.irishchurches.org/files/IEN51.pdf


  • #3
    Terrontress
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,918 ✭✭✭Terrontress


    parsi wrote: »
    It's possibly part of Christmas operations - having a chaplain around to deal with distressed folk, congested folk, people caught up in ferry delays who then become distressed or congested.

    Possibly also a chance to secure donations.

    edit: see Pages 8/9 - http://www.irishchurches.org/files/IEN51.pdf

    wow, well done! I tried a few google searches and could not come up with anything.

    There is a Salvation Army collection box at the check-in so I thought it might be the equivalent of a Tesco charity bag pack fundraiser but I thought it was not high profile enough.

    Good on him though. I suppose the Salvos are seen as approachable to most religions given their high profile but not being tied in to any of the major religions in Ireland.

    Good on him.


  • #4
    An Udaras
    Closed Accounts Posts: 283 ✭✭An Udaras


    He is the Dublin Airport & Port Chaplain information on him below, he is not employed by the either organization and I believe he is simple there to provide assistance to passengers and/or a chaplaincy service/pastoral care. He's a very nice bloke.

    http://www1.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/www_uki.nsf/vw-dynamic-arrays/506E49212BE939568025747500662352"]Dublin Airport & Port Chaplain


  • #5
    CJDublin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭CJDublin


    The Salvation Army appointed a chaplain to Dublin Port in October 2007, since which time, he has been involved in supporting staff around the port with a range of social, spiritual and personal issues. Part of the remit of the chaplain is to offer practical, relevant support and assistance to the individual, regardless of religious belief. In 2010 he responded to over 2000 calls at Dublin Port alone.

    As another member has pointed out he also serves the staff and passsengers with similar support at Dublin Airport, where he was of immese help and support during the snow and ice incident of 2009 and 2010. During the 2010 UEFA cup finals, The Salvation Army were the only ones to provide chaplains to the airport, in view of the thousands of extra folk passing through. Their support ran over the entire three days of the event, even through the night. :)


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