Notices

Light the Fire 

On August 6th Archbishop Eamon Martin Primate of All Ireland will relight the fire on the hill of Slane that was lit by St. Patrick many years ago. He will be joined by Sr. Briege Mc. Kenna, Dana and Fr. Pablo. There will be Holy Mass, rosary and a Eucharistic healing service on the day. This is…


Trocaire One Day Campaign

Over the past few weeks, you might have seen Trócaire’s ad on tv about the One Day Campaign. For over fifty years, Trócaire have been working with supporters, Irish Aid, partners, and communities to create positive and lasting change. Our One Day campaign highlights the profound impact…

The Third World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly

The Annual Catholic Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, July 23rd. Anointing of the sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3pm followed by the
procession. All Welcome.


Father’s Day Prayer

God our father, we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old.

We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation;

may they find courage and perseverance to balance work,

family and faith in joy and sacrifice.

We pray for fathers around the…


Diocesan Changes that affect the Tradaree Pastoral Area

Fr. Michael Collins, Co-PP, VF, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Newmarket on Fergus to be Vicar for Mission and Ministry, while continuing to minister in Tradaree with cover from the Pastoral Area as required.

Fr. Damien Nolan, PP, Imeall Bóirne Pastoral Area to be Co-PP, Tradaree Pastoral Area, residing in Sixmilebridge.

Fr. Harry Bohan, Sixmilebridge,…


Graveyard Masses

On Wednesday last, we concluded the Graveyard Masses for this year. We were blessed with both the weather and the turnout on each evening. The graveyards of our parish are a very tangible connection to the Faithful Departed but also to our parish’s origins in the original seven parishes of Tradaree. We take this opportunity to…


Graveyard Masses

Weather permitting the annual Graveyard Masses will take place at 19.00 on the following dates.

Wednesday         24th May       Drumline Graveyard

Thursday              25th May       Lemenagh Graveyard.

Monday               29th May        Fenloe Graveyard

Wednesday         31st May        Bunratty Graveyard

Thursday              1st June        Clonloghan Graveyard

Monday              …


1st Holy Communion

Over the next number of weeks many children from our parish will receive the Eucharist for the first time. We keep them and their families in our prayers. Last weekend the children from Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire and from Ballycar School received the Eucharist for the first time. We wish them and their families every…


Franciscan Brothers Appeal

Every year Bishop Fintan give permission for one missionary order to speak throughout the diocese in order to promote their work and to appeal for financial aid. This year he has granted permission to the Franciscan Brothers whose mission is in Kenya and Uganda. Their main work is in the area of education, sustainable agriculture…


May the Month of Safeguarding Awareness

The 2022 parish safeguarding audits showed that children’s ministry in parishes is slowly returning following the pandemic. We actively encourage children to be involved in the Church and we have developed procedures,  policies and forms to assist parishes in this Ministry. For  further guidance or assistance with restarting children’s ministry, Cleo Yates, Diocesan Director of Safeguarding  will…