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
PARISH MASS TIMES
Mass in Raheen Church :-
Saturday evening at 7.30pm (until October 31st).
CHANGE:- For 4 months;
November, December, January & February:- 6.30pm
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:- 19th October 2026
U12 FOOTBALL JERRY CONWAY CUP - A FINAL
Our heroic U12 footballers brought their incredible, unbeaten
season to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday evening in O’Brien Park, Tullamore,
sharing the spoils with St Vincents following an epic 4-09 to 3-12 draw in the
Jerry Conway Cup A Final. Entering the match having won every single game this
year, Na Fianna faced their toughest test yet under the setting sun and
eventual floodlights in Tullamore—a venue holding deep significance as the home
ground of the late Jerry Conway, in whose memory this competition is played.
The match was an absolute rollercoaster from the first whistle. Jack Foy got us
off the mark with an early point before Conal Tynan raised our first green flag
in the 8th minute, brilliantly turning and striking to the net after fetching a
long delivery from Foy. Tynan added a point immediately after. St Vincents
fought back ruthlessly, exposing our backline with a quick burst of scores.
Points from joint-captain Conor Cahill and a fantastic team goal from Tommy
Brazil—set up by the high-earning fielding of Jack Foy—kept us right in the
mix, but a late three-goal blitz from Vincents left us trailing 2-06 to 3-08 at
the break.
The second half was a testament to the grit, determination, and
character of this young Na Fianna team. Donnacha Gorman slotted an early free
to steady the ship, but a pivotal moment came in the 2nd minute when goalkeeper
Shane Duddy pulled off a spectacular, point-blank save to keep us in the tie.
St Vincents used their physical edge to tag on four quick points, pushing our
boys to the absolute brink.
Showing the heart of champions, Na Fianna launched a breathtaking
late assault. In the 19th minute of the half, Jack Foy broke down a high ball
into the path of the clinical Conal Tynan, who rounded his man and fired home.
Cahill kept his composure to slot over another crucial free, and with just two
minutes remaining, Tynan completed an unforgettable hat-trick, blasting home
the equalizing goal to tie the match at the death.
At the final whistle, there was nothing to separate two incredible
teams. In a fitting presentation by Tullamore GAA representative Brendan
McDermott, the Jerry Conway Cup was jointly lifted by our joint-captain Conor
Cahill and the St Vincents captain. Both clubs will proudly share custody of
the cup for the next 12 months.
Every single panel member played a massive role in this historic
year. Huge congratulations to the management team and the entire squad on a
phenomenal, undefeated season that did the whole club proud.
NA FIANNA: Shane Duddy, Evan O’Brien, Jack Arnold, Thomas Fallon, Liam
Cuskelly (Joint Capt), Charlie Farrell, Conal Tynan (3-01), Jamie McCafferky,
Tommy Brazil (1-00), Donnacha Gorman (0-01), Tom Flaherty, Jack Foy (0-02),
Conor Cahill (Joint Capt) (0-05). Subs: Jack Byrne, Oscar Henry, Rian Coyle,
Tadhg Kenny, Fionn Horan, Ben Kehoe, Joe Conroy, Joe Gallagher, Joe Betson,
Fionn Kenny, Adam McCafferky, Daire Conroy.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 19th October:
Fixtures
Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Carnew Emmets is on Saturday the 24th of October at 1:30pm in Glenisk
O’Connor Park.
Junior A Hurling Championship Final
Clodiagh
Gaels vs St Rynaghs is on Sunday the 25th of October at 2pm in St Brendan’s
Park, Birr.
Result
Junior A Hurling Championship Semi Final Replay
Clodiagh
Gaels 0-13 Tullamore 0-11. A massive well done to our Junior A hurlers who
defeated Tullamore on Sunday in Clara. We face St Rynaghs on Sunday at 2pm in
St Brendan’s Park, Birr.
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: 5, 11, 26, 30
No
Jackpot Winner
6
Match 3 Winners €35 Each
Aideen
Hinch C/O Claire Hinch
Teresa
Direen C/O Caman Inn
Adrian
McCartney C/O Clodiagh Gaels
Aisling
Gorman C/O Clodiagh Gaels
Ray
Garry C/O Ray Garry
Kevin
Kinahan C/O Kevin Kinahan
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: 19th October 2026
U16 7 A SIDE TOURNAMENT
Raheen’s U16s secured a hard-fought
16-16 draw away to Daingean on Thursday evening last in a thrilling tournament
opener. With both clubs boasting strong numbers, the fixture was played as a
fast-paced 10-a-side contest on a shortened pitch.
Wearing the Orange & Black many
for the first time, the Raheen lads adapted brilliantly to the experimental
rules, where all scores were equal except for ground-frees and sidelines, which
counted for double.
First Half Lead
After Daingean opened the scoring,
Fionn McGrath quickly leveled the game. Finn Concannon then took control of the
half, hitting a spectacular three-score blitz between the 9th and 14th minutes.
Daingean fought back hard, but late scores from Adam Kehoe and Callum Grehan
ensured Raheen held a narrow 7-6 lead at the break.
Second Half Shootout
The second half became a point-for-point
battle. Rian Duke extended Raheen's lead early on, but Daingean responded with
a crucial double-score from a ground-kick to stay in the hunt.
Raheen’s depth shone through as
Harry Dunne and Tom Lynch added their names to the scoresheet alongside further
contributions from Kehoe and Grehan. Concannon continued his fine form, nailing
a brilliant ground-free for a double score before adding his sixth of the night
in the 20th minute. However, a resilient Daingean side launched a late
injury-time attack, grabbing an equalizer in the 21st minute to split the
points.
It was a fantastic team performance
from the entire squad, showcasing great character and attacking flair in a
highly entertaining match.
Raheen Panel: Ethan Henchy, Finn
Concannon (6), Fionnan Connolly, Rian Duke (2), Tomas McFadden, Harry Dunne
(1), Fionn McGrath (1), Tom Dunne, Harry Fleming, Jamesey Garry, Callum Grehan
(2), Daire McFadden, Adam Kehoe (2), Thomas Lynch (1).
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw which
took place on Monday 12th October 2026 were: 05 11 26 30. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 6 Match
3 Winner(s) (Aideen Hinch C/O Claire Hinch; Teresa Direen C/O Caman Inn; Adrian
McCarthy C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Aisling Gorman C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Ray Garry C/O
Ray Garry; Kevin Kinahan C/O Kevin Kinahan) (€35 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next TUESDAY 27th October
2026 in the Old School, Geashill. 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 27th October 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that
evening.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club
would like to wish our players Dylan Hyland & Stephen Pierce and the rest
of the Clodiagh Gaels Senior B Hurlers the very Best of Luck in the AIB
Leinster Club Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1 this Saturday in OCP,
Tullamore against Carnew Emmets (Wicklow). Come along and give them your
support.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club would like to wish our players
Stephen Pierce & Dara Grehan and the rest of the Clodiagh Gaels Junior
Hurlers the very Best of Luck in the Junior Championship Final this Sunday in Birr
against St Rynaghs. Come along and give them your support.
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.
