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St. Brigid’s Day

St. Brigid’s Day

A resurgence of interest in all aspects of our Celtic heritage is leading many to rediscover – and draw inspiration from – the lives of the early Irish saints. St Brigid, the patroness of Ireland, is emerging as one whose life continues to have relevance and inspiration for us as we try…


Daffodils on St. Brigid’s Day

To mark the Feast of St. Brigid we have distributed 2000 daffodils in the community- to those who receive meals from the wonderful volunteers in Ranelagh Community Response, to nursing homes and to others who may be housebound. We are very grateful to Supervalu, Ranelagh for their generous support and we are also very grateful…


Feast of St. Brigid 1st February 2024

Prayer to St. Brigid. 

You were a woman of peace.

You brought harmony where there was conflict.

You brought light to the darkness.

You brought hope to the downcast.

May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our…


Anam Cara meeting Monday 12th February 2024

Anam Cara South Dublin, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 12th February at 7:15pm in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown Way, Tallaght.

This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death,…


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…