Notices

Bethany Bereavement Support Service – February meetings

Rathmines, Rathgar & Milltown Bethany Bereavement Support Service (incl. Ranelagh)

The New Year can be a difficult time for those of us who are bereaved, but we are here to help.  If you feel the need of a listening ear, please consider availing of our service.  We have rescheduled our offering in order to provide…


Mass times this week

Tuesday 30th January

Mass at 10.00am; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30am to 11.30am

Thursday 1st February – Feast of St Brigid

Mass at 10.00am.

Friday 2nd February

Mass at 10.00am for all of those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead


Fr Conor Harper SJ – RIP

The death has occurred of Fr Conor Harper SJ.

Fr Conor was ordained in 1975. From 2009 to 2021 he was on the parish team in Donnybrook. He ministered for many years to the French community in Dublin.

Reposing at Cherryfield Lodge, Milltown Park, from 3pm on Monday, January 29, with prayers at 4pm. Funeral…


Appeal for donations for people being accommodated in the grounds of the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum

The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is responsible for providing accommodation and related services for individuals and families who arrive in Ireland and enter the International Protection (‘asylum’) process.
As some of you may know,  IPAS are accommodating people in the grounds of the Central Mental Hospital , Dundrum.
The residents there are living outdoors in…

Mass on Sunday 28th January at 5pm

There will be a Family Mass on Sunday 28th January at 5pm. All are very welcome. We particularly welcome children who are preparing for Confirmation.


Ranelagh Arts – ‘In Ranelagh’ Exhibition 19th January until 1st February

Ranelagh Arts are hosting their first exhibition of 2024 – ‘In Ranelagh’ – a collection of portraits celebrating the people who work and live in Ranelagh, by award winning photographer Emily Quinn. There is also a reel of photographs of Ranelagh village past and present compiled by inRanelagh creator and curator Mick Dunne in conjunction…


Week of Church Unity

Thank you to all who braved ‘Storm Isha’ last Sunday to attend our ecumenical service at 3.00pm. It was wonderful to see so many friends and neighbours from neighbouring parishes. Thank you to the Parish Pastoral Council members who provided hospitality afterwards.


Have you heard about ‘Active Travel’?

The Parish Council is engaging in a number of climate actions, both large and small. One such action
will be to promote Active Travel. Within the next few weeks, you will be able to securely park your
bike on our new bike rack. So what, you might ask, has that got to do…



Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18th to January 25th 2024

You are warmly invited to a service on Sunday 21st January at 3pm here in The Church of the Holy Name.  

‘You shall love the Lord your God.. and your neighbour as yourself. (Luke 10:17)