Killeigh Parish in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin,
- a parish reaching back through history to the coming of Christianity to Ireland.
CONTACT US
PARISH OFFICE:-
Killeigh Parish Office,
c/o Parochial House
Secretary available
As indicated below:-
10.30am to 1.00pm
Ph:- 057 93 44161
Email: office@killeigh.com
PARISH PRIEST:-
Fr. John Stapleton,
Parochial House,
Killeigh,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly
Ph/Fax:- 057 9344161
The death has occurred of Monsignor Tom Coonan, The Oratory, Geashill, Tullamore, Offaly.
Originally Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. 3rd February 1934 – 30th July 2026
PARISH MASS TIMES
Mass in Raheen Church - Saturday evening at 7.30pm
Mass in Ballinagar - Sunday Morning at 10.00am
Mass in Killeigh- Sunday Morning at 11.30am
These times remain provisional.
OTHER MASSES close by- Including some from our Pastoral area:-
SATURDAY pm:- 4.45 Walsh Island 6.15 Portarlington & 6.30 Tullamore 7pm Daingean 8pm Clonaslee 8pm Cappincur
SUNDAY am:- 8.30 Tullamore, 9am Clonaghadoo & Portarlington 11.15am Daingean & 1.00pm Tullamore
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Parish Office Open Next Week:
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11-1pm.
Call 057 93 44161 Leave a message with your Name and Number.
057 93 44161 with your Name and Number.
IF URGENT Call the 087 number given.
If you would like to contribute to collections for Killeigh Parish or Killeigh Priests, or for a Candle, or Candles you lit in the church,
please just click the 'DONATE' Button BELOW.
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BAPTISM:
- 1st. After contacting your Priest and agreeing a day/date.
- 2nd. Get a Baptismal Candle - One Sponsor will light near the end of the Ceremony.
[ which will be used again Before 1st Communion, Confirmation, at the beginning of their Wedding, and when they come to die in 100 years from now!!].
- 3rd. Two Sponsors (Confirmed Christians).
- 4th. Christening Robe (Can be one passed from one generation to the next)
- Towards the end of the ceremony, one Sponsor is asked to put the 'Christening Robe' around the child.Since this robe represents becoming a member,First of the Christian Family,and also of your wider Family,the robe passed down from generations makes every sense.
NEXT CLICK for the Form which you will fill out and bring with you on Baptism day.
ALSO
PLEASE bring a copy of the
Childs Birth Certificate to the ceremony.
Parish Data Privacy and Security Notices
A new European Data Protection law, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), was introduced on 25th May 2018. This new law applies to any organisation, including our parish that manages and processes people’s personal information. Over the last number of months, we have been working on ways of ensuring that what we do with your information is compliant with this new law. It is a work in progress and you will see changes in the way we do things to ensure that your personal data is kept safe and secure. Our Parish has a data privacy notice which is available on our church noticeboard. If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
Requests for Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage Certificates
Under the new GDPR regulations there is a new form that must be filled in by those requesting Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage Certificates. These are to be used in all parishes.
KILLEIGH Parish
Data Privacy and Security Notices
These documents provide a policy statement regarding the data protection obligations of our Parish, thus ensuring that we comply to Data Protection Regulations within Irish Legislation. This policy applies to all personal data collected and stored in the course of its’ activities.
SPORTS CLUBS IN THE PARISH
NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES:- 3rd August 2026
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3
Na Fianna Minor Footballers complete the group stage of the Championship where they will be looking to follow up their Rd 2 win with another as they travel to face St Rynaghs in Rd 3 next Monday (10 Aug) @ 7:30pm in Cloghan. All Support would be appreciated.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 3rd August:
Fixtures
Junior A Hurling Championship Round 3
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Belmont is on Thursday the 6th of August at 7:30pm in Moystown.
Senior B Hurling Championship Round 3
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Seir Kieran is on Saturday the 8th of August at 3pm in Kinnitty.
Junior A Football Championship Round 3
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Erin Rovers is on Sunday the 16th of August at 12pm in Kilcormac.
Result
Junior A Football Championship Round 2
Well
done to our junior footballers who beat Clara 4-13 to 2-07. Despite losing by a
point at half time we powered on to victory in the second half with goals
coming from Nigel Cunningham, Sean Rattigan x 2 and Liam Langton. We now face
Erin Rovers next week in what will be a top of the table clash.
BINGO FEVER!!!
Bingo
Fever has hit Killeigh!! Every Tuesday night at 7:30pm in Killeigh Community
Centre. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Books
& Prices
€8
Single Book
€12
Double Book
€2
Jackpot Sheet
Condolences
On
behalf of everyone at Clodiagh Gaels Gaa Club, we extend our deepest sympathies
to the family and friends on the passing of Monsignor Coonan. We also think of
Fr John and the clergy members whom he has worked with throughout the
years.
Monsignor
Coonan was a valued member of our community and his kindness, guidance, and
dedication touched the lives of so many in our parish.
Lotto
Jackpot
€15,000.
Numbers
Drawn: 7, 18, 20, 28
No
Jackpot Winner
3
Match 3 Winners €70 Each
Mary
Fleming C/O Raheen Gaa
M
Kelly C/O Caman Inn
Liam,
Emer & Cadhia C/O PJ Corcoran
Club Shop
We
have a club shop on the O'Neills sports website where you can purchase all the
latest club merchandise. To find the clothing just type "Clodiagh
Gaels" into the search bar on the O'Neills website and all the club
merchandise will be available to purchase.
Notes for Inclusion
Anybody
wishing to include items in the weekly Clodiagh Gaels GAA notes can do so by
emailing gaelsclodiagh@yahoo.ie or texting 0877684671 before 7pm on Sunday evenings. Please follow Clodiagh Gaels
on Facebook, X, Instagram and the new Clodiagh Gaels club app for all the
latest club news.
RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: COLETTE CARTHY ; PHONE: (087) 6224636
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 3rd August 2026
2026 INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 2
Raheen Fall Just Short in Walsh Island
Raheen’s unbeaten start to the Intermediate Football Championship came to an end on Saturday evening as they were edged out 3-11 to 1-15 by Walsh Island in an entertaining Round 2 clash. After an encouraging opening-round win over Rhode, Raheen travelled with confidence but were left to rue missed chances, most notably an early penalty, as Walsh Island’s clinical finishing proved decisive. The home side started brightly, opening the scoring before Willie Mulhall struck for a sixth-minute goal to give Walsh Island an early advantage. Raheen had a major opportunity to respond on 11 minutes when Brian Crombie was fouled for a penalty, but Dylan Hyland’s effort went wide.Raheen responded well and were back in the game two minutes later when Crombie drove through midfield and set up Céin Gorman, who showed great determination to force the ball home after his initial efforts were blocked. Céin Gorman added two further points, while Danny Gorman and Hyland also contributed as Raheen stayed in touch. However, Walsh Island struck a second goal through Oisin Murphy late in the half to lead 2-5 to 1-4 at the break.
Raheen began the second half strongly and gradually took control in midfield. Hyland, Lee Mulpeter, Danny Gorman, Colm Nolan and Céin Gorman all added points as the visitors reduced the deficit with some excellent attacking play before taking the lead in the 21st min with a pointed free from Céin Gorman. Despite Raheen’s pressure, Walsh Island responded at key moments. Two two-point frees from goalkeeper Alan Mulhall kept them ahead before John Doyle’s goal in the 22nd minute restored a stronger cushion. Raheen refused to give in, with Danny Gorman continuing to impress, Mulpeter adding a free, and Céin Gorman remaining accurate from placed balls. In the closing stages, Dylan Hyland converted a superb two-point free to leave just two points between the sides, but time ran out before Raheen could find an equaliser. While disappointed with the result, Raheen will take positives from a strong attacking display and their resilience throughout. The concession of three goals ultimately proved costly, despite outscoring Walsh Island 15 to 11 in points. Attention now turns to the final round as Raheen look to bounce back and reignite their championship campaign but face a tough task against St Brigids who are unbeaten in both league and championship this year.
RAHEEN: Keith Kirwan, David Carthy, Aidan Pierce , Dara Grehan, Dylan Cahill, Eamon Bolger (C), Peter McKeagney, Danny Gorman, Rory Grehan, Dylan Hyland, Brian Crombie, Colm Nolan , Céin Gorman, Lee Mulpeter, Jimmy Nolan.
SUBS: Kevin Sweeney (for Peter McKeagney), Padraig Bracken (for Brian Crombie), Stephen Pierce (for Colm Nolan), Paddy Rigney, Finn McCormack, Naoise Dunne, Shane O’Rourke, Ryan Mulpeter
Raheen Scorers:
Céin Gorman 1-4 (2f), Danny Gorman 0-4, Dylan Hyland 0-4 (1 two-point free), Lee Mulpeter 0-2 (1f), Colm Nolan 0-1
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 27TH July 2026 were: 07 18 20 28. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 5 Match 3 Winner(s) (Mary Fleming C/O Raheen GAA; M Kelly C/O Caman Inn; Liam, Emer & Cadhia C/O P J Corcoran) (€70 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 10th August 2026 in the CYMS Hall, Cloneygowan. Tickets available ONLINE or from Fergie’s Shop, Geashill, Hamilton's & High Chap Pubs Geashill, Direen's Pub Cloneygowan or any of the following Club Members Eddie Kaye, John Hackett, Owenie Connor, John Garry, Matthew O’Byrne, Pauric Pierce, Ray Garry, P J Corcoran, Pat Carthy, Eddie Kelly, Annette Lanigan, Declan Costello, Dermot Guinan, Mary Dolan & Gerry Briscoe. Please Support.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO ONLINE TICKETS
Raheen GAA & Clodiagh Gaels Lotto Tickets are now available to buy ONLINE by going to the Following NEW Link:
https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/raheen-gaa
Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.
Entries in BEFORE 6:30pm next TUESDAY 04th August 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that evening.
RAHEEN GAA 2026 INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP FIXTURES
The Following are Raheen GAA’s 2026 Intermediate Football Championship Group Stage Fixtures:
a. RD 3: V St Brigids on Thursday 27 August 2026 @ 7:30pm in Edenderry
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2026 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions remain unchanged and are Playing Members €70, Students €30 & Non-Playing Members €30 & OAP’s: €25; Walking Track ONLY Members: €10. GYM MEMBERSHIP: €180 (Including Playing Membership.
Registration can now be completed ONLINE Via the CLUBFORCE App or via the following NEW UPDATED 2026 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages:
https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/membership
Alternatively, Payments (Non-Players ONLY) can be given to Membership Officers Ray Garry or Paddy Bracken.
ALL Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track MUST be Club Members.
New members are very welcome.
DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Deposit Return Scheme:Collection point has been set up at the Clubhouse in Geashill. We would like to encourage anyone to bring back their Re-Turn Bottles / Cans as a simple way to fundraise for our club.
Club Shop
We have a Club Shop on the O’Neills sports website (www.oneills.com) where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the merchandise just type “Raheen GFC” into the search bar on the O’Neills website (www.oneills.com) and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.
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KILLEIGH PARISH
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN STATEMENT
Safeguarding Children;
All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
The Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded here – www.kandle.ie
Diocesan Safeguarding Statement available HERE.
Further Information Here (All Documents, Forms etc required by any parish organisation or group)
As required of all church personnel in this diocese, we will adhere to ‘Kildare & Leighlin Diocese: Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures’ (Feb 2017).
If you would like to know more about safeguarding in your parish,
please speak with your Local Safeguarding Representatives
Breda O’Connor
Concepta Murphy
Concepta Murphy
Mary Dempsey;
Catherine Guinan
or
look at the Safeguarding section on www.kandle.ie.
If you ever wish to report a child or vulnerable adult safeguarding concern,
please contact the Diocesan DLP on 085 8021633
or
the statutory authorities of the Garda, TUSLA, HSE.
Ailish Higgins, Director of Safeguarding
can be contacted in the following ways:
Phone: 085 802 1633
Email: safeguarding@kandle.ie
By mail: Bishops House,
Old Dublin Road, Carlow.
If you have any queries regarding safeguarding of children or of vulnerable adults please do not hesitate to contact Ailish.
If you have a concern contact:-
Diocesan Designated Person; (D.L.P.) –
Ailish Higgins: 085-8021633 Email:- dlp@kandle.ie
Deputy Designated Person; (D.L.P.) –
Michele Hughes: Email: safeguarding@kandle.ie
The DLP is the person responsible
in our diocese
for receiving all Child Safeguarding concerns
and reporting same to the civil authorities.
in our diocese
for receiving all Child Safeguarding concerns
and reporting same to the civil authorities.
Local Safeguarding Representatives: –
Breda O’Connor
Concepta Murphy
Concepta Murphy
Mary Dempsey;
Catherine Guinan
The LSR’s role is to promote awareness of the diocesan safeguarding children policy and procedures, and to ensure that church activities are provided in a way that ensures the safety and wellbeing of the children involved.
Diocesan Director of Safeguarding
Ailish Higgins
Phone: 085 802 1633
Email: safeguarding@kandle.ie
By mail: Bishops House,
Old Dublin Road, Carlow.
Duty Social worker can be contacted 9am-5pm
Laois Area
057 86 92567/8
Offaly Area
057 93 70700
057 93 70700
Tusla, Laois Offaly 0449353997
HSE National information line:- 1850 24 1850 (callsave)
Outside of these hours in cases of emergency please contact An Garda Síochána
Tullamore:
057 93 21305
Portarlington:
057 8623112
KILLEIGH PARISH has five villages:- Killurin, Geashill, Ballinagar, Cloneygowan, & Killeigh.
The name KILLEIGH is thus explained:- Cill Achaidh, Church of the Field;
Earlier:- Acha Droma Fada, the field of the long ridge
Killeigh Parish lies in the shadow of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains. Geographically it is the biggest parish in the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, and the second biggest in the country.
This parish can trace its history back to the coming of Christianity to Ireland.
Earlier:- Acha Droma Fada, the field of the long ridge
'The Pillars of our Parish' by Olive Cuskelly.
