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, 30th July 2026
His Month's Mind Mass will be in St. Mary's Raheen at 7.30pm, Saturday 26th September
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:
Wednesday, 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:- 14th September 2026
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
Na Fianna 1-03 Ferbane/Belmont 5-12
Na Fianna U14 Footballers bowed out of the championship last
Monday week following a tough quarter-final defeat to a strong Ferbane/Belmont
side in Geashill. Playing with the aid of a powerful breeze in the opening
period, the visitors made their territorial advantage count, though it was Na
Fianna who enjoyed a dream start. Just two minutes in, a brilliant, fast-paced
team move originating inside our own 45-metre line was worked clinically
through the middle before Finn Concannon struck a fine goal to the back of the
net.
Ferbane/Belmont responded quickly, capitalising on a broken
clearance to level the game with a goal two minutes later, before hitting a
second on the six-minute mark following an intercepted kickout. Despite being
under sustained pressure against the elements, Na Fianna continued to battle,
and Mason O’Meara hit a well-taken point from a free on 20 minutes to keep us
in touch. However, a late first-half surge from the visitors, including a third
goal on 28 minutes, left the half-time score at 1-01 to 3-09.
Ferbane/Belmont struck for a fourth goal immediately after the
restart to further extend their lead. To their immense credit, the Na Fianna
lads dug deep and enjoyed a productive spell, with Mason O’Meara slotting over
another free before midfielder Ethan Kearney split the posts with a brilliant
point from play. As the half progressed, the visitors' physical strength and
clinical edge told, adding 1-03 in the closing ten minutes to seal their
victory. While it was a disappointing end to the championship campaign, great
credit must go to the entire panel and management team for their hard work, commitment,
and excellent team spirit throughout the year. The club is incredibly proud of
this group's development and looks forward to seeing them progress further next
season.
NA FIANNA: Jack Foy, Paddy Flynn, Lewis Cleary, Aaron Duffy, Jason
Brennan, Sean Condron, Alex Stafford, Oisin O’Grady, Ethan Kearney (0-01), Finn
Concannon (1-00), David Dunne, Adam Young, Ethan Henchy, Jamesy Garry, Mason
O’Meara (0-02, frees).
Subs used: Michael Dempsey (for L. Cleary), Alex Byrne (for A.
Duffy), Aronas Ramanuskas (for D. Dunne), Daire McFadden (for A. Young).
U16 FOOTBALL A CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL
Na Fianna 3-20 St Rynaghs 5-13 (AET)
NA FIANNA DIG DEEP TO WIN EXTRA-TIME THRILLER
Na Fianna showed extraordinary character in Geashill on Wednesday
night as they came from behind, forced extra time and eventually edged out St
Rynaghs by a single point in a pulsating U16 Football A Championship Quarter-Final.
This was a game that looked to be slipping away from Na Fianna
after a punishing first half, but there was no panic and, crucially, no
surrender. What followed was a remarkable second-half revival before the Na
Fianna players found one final reserve of energy to get over the line in extra
time. St Rynaghs had made the better start and, despite points from Mark Dunne,
Kaiden Monaghan and two Adam Kehoe frees, Na Fianna found themselves facing a
nine-point deficit at the interval, trailing 0-5 to 3-5.The challenge was
enormous, but the response was emphatic. Na Fianna came out for the second half
with renewed purpose and immediately began to eat into the deficit with a point
from Callum Grehan before St Ryanghs struck for the 4th goal to open
up an 11 point advantage. Kaiden Monaghan and Adam Kehoe got the scoreboard
moving before a superb attacking move finally produced Na Fianna's first goal, Grehan
carried the ball at pace from midfield and released Monaghan on the left side
of the square. Monaghan's pass was quickly transferred across goal and Mark
Dunne arrived at the far post to punch the ball to the net.
The momentum had shifted. Na Fianna continued to press, with Kehoe
and Monaghan keeping the scoreboard ticking over, while Cathal Cuskelly and
Grehan also got on the scoresheet. Then came another huge moment, Mark Dunne
won possession out on the right, drove forward and picked out Adam Kehoe at the
left post. Kehoe made no mistake, palming the ball to the net and dragging Na
Fianna further back into contention. With the clock running down, Na Fianna
were now within touching distance and they would not be denied. When Mark Dunne
was fouled inside the area, he took responsibility from the penalty spot and
coolly sent the ball to the net, bringing the sides level. From nine points
down at half-time and 11 early in the second half, Na Fianna had hauled
themselves back into the contest.
Neither side could find the decisive score before the final
whistle and, with the game level at 3-13 to 4-10, extra time was required. If
anything, the intensity increased. Mark Dunne and Kaiden Monaghan edged Na
Fianna ahead during the first period of extra time, but St Rynaghs responded
with a free. At the break, Na Fianna held a narrow 3-15 to 4-11 advantage. There
was still a long way to go. Callum Grehan opened the scoring in the second
period before Adam Kehoe produced one of the scores of the night, a superb
two-pointer from play. His curling effort appeared to be drifting wide, only to
bend back inside the posts. St Rynaghs responded with a goal and then, with the
game once again hanging in the balance, their goalkeeper converted a
two-pointer from a free to edge into a 1 point lead.. Na Fianna, however, held
their nerve. Kaiden Monaghan stepped up twice from frees in stoppage time to
convert and take back the 1 point lead. Every possession mattered. Every tackle
mattered. Every second mattered. With tired legs and the pressure mounting, Na
Fianna refused to yield. When the final whistle eventually sounded, the
scoreboard read Na Fianna 3-20, St Rynaghs 5-13.
From being nine points adrift at half-time to eventually holding
their nerve through extra time, this was a victory built on resilience, belief
and sheer determination. The Na Fianna players never allowed the size of the
task to overwhelm them and, when the crucial moments arrived, they produced the
scores and composure needed to get across the line.
The reward is a place in the U16 Football A Championship
semi-final against Edenderry, who defeated Rhode in their quarter-final.
NA FIANNA: Eoin McLachlain, Harry Fleming, Kevin Dunne, Noah
McDonnell, Adam Kehoe (1-07), Darragh Staunton, Thomas Lynch, Callum Grehan
(0-03), Ethan Henry, Ben Wallace, Fionnan Connolly, Harry Dunne, Kaiden
Monaghan (0-07), Mark Dunne (2-02), Cathal Cuskelly (0-01).
Subs: Rian Duke (for Ben Wallace), Sean Ryan, Tomas McFadden,
Darragh McAndrew, Noah Condron, Conor Dunne, Oisin Dolan, Harry O'Meara, Oisin
O'Grady.
MINOR FOOTBALL A CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
Na Fianna Minor Footballers face Rhode in the A Championship
Quarter Final this Sunday morning (20th Sept) @ 11am in Rhode. All
Support would be appreciated.
U16 FOOTBALL A CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
A place in the U16 A Championship Final is the reward for the
winners as Na Fianna U16 Footballers face Edenderry in the A Championship Semi
Final next Wednesday evening (23rd Sept) @ 6:30pm in Tubber. All Support
would be appreciated.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 14th September:
Fixtures
Senior B Hurling Championship Semi FinalClodiagh
Gaels vs Clara is on Sunday the 20th of September at 2:45pm in Glenisk O’Connor
Park.
Result
Junior A Football Championship Semi Final
Clodiagh
Gaels 1-15 Erin Rovers 1-10.
Well
done to our Junior A footballers who have progressed to the final after a
titanic battle with Erin Rovers on Sunday. We trailed by 2 points at the break
but came out early in the second half netting through Seàn Rattigan. It was nip
and tuck the whole way only for Erin Rovers to get a goal and soon level
matters. We pulled away in the last 5 minutes to secure our place in the final.
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
Lotto
Jackpot
€15,000.
Numbers
Drawn: 7, 13, 22, 23
No
Jackpot Winner
5
Match 3 Winners €40 Each
Stephen
Pierce C/O Stephen Pierce
Marie
Feery C/O Tom Feery
Amanda
Daly C/O Mary Dolan
Paddy
Rigney C/O Raheen Gaa
Fionan
Direen C/O Camann Inn
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: 14th September 2026
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
SEMI FINAL
Having secured their place in the Semi
Finals of the Intermediate Football Championship directly from the group stage,
Raheen have been drawn against Edenderry in the Semi Final which is fixed for
Daingean on Sunday week (27 Sept.) @ 12 Noon. Ticket information TBC.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw which
took place on Monday 07th September 2026 were: 07 13 22 23. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 5 Match
3 Winner(s) (Marie Feery C/O Tommy Feery; Fionan Direen C/O Camann Inn; Amanda
Daly C/O Mary Dolan; Paddy Rigney C/O Raheen GAA; Stephen Pierce C/O Stephen
Pierce) (€40 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 21st September
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 Monday 21st September 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that
evening.
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.
