Thanks to the efforts of archimandrite Vahan Hovannissian, Armenian Apostolic Church was officially registered in Ireland.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian community of Ireland, a liturgy was offered and nine children were baptized on October 17 through assistance of Armenian Honorary Consul in Ireland Ohan Yergaynaharsian as well as Margaret and Aida Safarian.

Clergy and a choir from London performed Armenian sharakans for the first time in Ireland.

During a meeting that followed, it was decided to form a community council to deal with organization of religious ceremonies, seminars and other events aimed to consolidate the community.