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Newsletter for the Parishes of Rathdowney and Durrow
26th / 27th September 2026

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Christmas Mass Arrangements in Rathdowney:
Wednesday 24th December:
Christmas Eve @

5.00pm Rathdowney - Children & Family Mass - Celebrant Fr. Martin

Thursday 25th December:
Christmas Day @
10am Rathdowney - Celebrant Fr. Liam Bergin

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Carol Service:
Takes place on Sunday 21st December, in St Andrews Church, Rathdowney at 4pm.
All Welcome

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Recordings of Remembrance Masses Available:

Recordings of the Rathdowney and Durrow Mass of Remembrance are available on the
Rathdowney Parish Website https://t.co/a1yrAVQB52
Click on Videos at the top, scroll down to miscellaneous where you will find the link.

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Michael English in Concert:
Friday 5th December at 8 pm in Ballinakill Church
Tickets €30 available on line from Eventbrite
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and locally from McGrath’s Foodstore, Ballinakill, Brennand’s Shop, Abbeyleix Parish Office & Portlaoise Parish Centre.

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory as the new Bishop of Raphoe, marking his first appointment of an Irish bishop since the papal election last May

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Book of Remembrance: During the month of November there will be a Book of Remembrance in each of our four churches. Please write the names of your deceased loved ones in the book. They will be remembered at each Mass celebrated in the church during this month of the Holy Souls.

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Volunteer Drivers Needed:
The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers in our community.

For more information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact Monica at [email protected].

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The Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from April 14-21, 2026.
Price €899 sharing . Single supplement €210.
Travel Insurance €55 (up to age 79) €75 (80 yrs +).
Leader Mary O’Dea
Spiritual Director: Fr. Martin Delaney
For more details contact Mary directly

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Errill National School:

The Errill NS Parent’s Association are holding a Bake Sale on Sunday 15th December from 10.30am - 12.30pm in Ray’s Lounge. Kids can enjoy a hot chocolate and cookie.
Any donation of baked goods gratefully accepted.

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Christmas Tractor Run
Santa Claus is coming to town ……….
He’s making a list ….. and checking it twice!

Errill Village at 5 pm
Rathdowney Square at 6 pm
Sunday 15th December

All are welcome

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Christmas Mass Arrangements:

Tuesday 24th Christmas Eve -
4.30 pm Durrow
6.00 pm Rathdowney
7.30 pm Cullohill
9.00 pm Errill

Wednesday 25th Christmas Day -
10.00 am Rathdowney
11.15 am Durrow

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Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

Led by Bishop of Ossory, Most Rev. Niall Coll Pilgrimage Director: Very Rev. Anthony O’Connor
19 May for 5 nights - €949 per person
For information and bookings please contact Joe Walsh Tours on 01-241 0800 or email [email protected]

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Winter Vaccines:
Annual Flu & Covid 19 Vaccines will be available from the Health Centres in Durrow & Rathdowney from 25th of September for all those over 65 and in vulnerable categories.
Contact either Health Centre for an appointment or email [email protected]

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Parish Shops:

Both parish shops have a new range of gifts in stock for First Communion, Christenings and other events.

Candles, Rosary Bracelets, Crosses & Chains, Rosary Beads, Bibles, Grave Ornaments

Come in and have a look!

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Parish Office Opening Hours:
Rathdowney - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9.30am - 2pm
& Friday 9.30am— 1pm

Durrow - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10 am to 2 pm

Durrow Office Closed on Thursday 26th September

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Walk For Crumlin
Thank you to all who supported our recent walk.
We have raised €1,700 so far.
We really appreciate all the support.
Trish & James Meagher

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Rathdowney Social Services Annual outing -
Saturday 28th September 2024.
Bus leaving at 10am from Church.
€35 per person Museum in Foynes, Limerick, Shopping in Dooradoyle and Dinner in Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh.
Contact Agnes on 087-767 2056

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Sponsored 3km & 5km Walk/Run
In aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital will take place on Sun. 8th September
Registration 11am
Start Time: 11.30am
Start/Finish from Marian Centre, Rathdowney.
Fee: €10 per person
Refreshments served afterwards
Trish & James Meagher 0879741420