In 1999 futher work was undertaken on the rectory - almost a complete reconstruction of the interior. What a pity so many of the other fine rectories of the Diocese were sold for buttons and are no longer available to the Church of Ireland. This is a farming community. The majority of parishioners are farmers and everyone is dependent on farming, directly or indirectly. The parish has some of the best arable land in the country, growing corn and sugar beet but there are also many small farms depending on dairying or sheep in the more hilly areas.
Most farms are mixed and a few keep horses as a sideline.
Ecumenical relationships have always been good and there are regular inter church services. The Reverend Aidan Jones, Parish Priest of Bunclody is also Ecumenical Officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns. His phone number is 054-77319. The parish gets wonderful support from the wider community for every endeavour. This service schedule is only possible with the help of a dedicated band of parish readers, Valerie Power, Martha Willis, Sam Deacon and Kenneth Rothwell.