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:
Tuesday, 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:- 28th September 2026
U16 FOOTBALL A CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Na Fianna U16 Footballers bowed out of the U16 A Football
Championship at the semi-final stage last Wednesday week evening after a tough
battle against a formidable Edenderry side in Tubber. Facing a perfectly calm
evening and a clinical opposition offense, the Na Fianna lads found themselves
up against it from the throw-in. Edenderry controlled the opening period,
establishing a strong lead. However, the first-half highlight undoubtedly
belonged to Callum Grehan, who lifted the Na Fianna faithful with a spectacular
solo point. Grehan won possession deep in his own half and embarked on a
brilliant, lung-bursting run upfield before cutting inside to slot the ball
over from the right side of the square. A late Kaiden Monaghan free left the
half-time score at 2-14 to 0-02. True to the character of this team, the lads
refused to lower their heads and delivered a massive, high-scoring performance
in the second half. Kaiden Monaghan led the charge up front, converting a pair
of accurate frees. Moments later, a superb team move began in midfield where Na
Fianna intercepted an Edenderry kickout. The ball was shifted quickly to Adam
Kehoe inside the 45, who dropped a dangerous ball into the square. Monaghan,
reading it perfectly, timed his run to flick the ball past the keeper into the
right corner of the net.
Mark Dunne added a fine point when he flicked over a well taken
45m free taken by Ben Wallace. The pressure kept coming, and Monaghan blasted a
penalty just over the crossbar before Ethan Henry hit the back of the net with
a well-deserved goal. Adam Kehoe capped off the spirited revival by launching a
brilliant long-range free over the bar to claim a 2-pointer. While Edenderry’s
early cushion and second-half goals ultimately secured them the win on a 5-17
to 2-08 scoreline, management and the club are immensely proud of the
resilience and pride shown by this panel of players in the second half. The
result brings the curtain down on the 2026 playing campaign for the club at the
competitive age grades.
NA FIANNA: Eoin McLachlain,
Rian Duke, Darragh Staunton, Kevin Dunne, Adam Kehoe (0-02 (2 Pointer Free)),
Thomas Lynch, Harry Dunne, Callum Grehan (0-01), Ethan Henry (1-00), Noah
McDonnell, Fionnan Connolly, Cathal Cuskelly, Kaiden Monaghan (1-04), Ben Wallace,
Mark Dunne (0-01)
SUBS: Oisin Dolan (for Rian Duke), Tom Dunne (for Noah McDonnell),
Tomas McFadden, Fionn McGrath, Noah Condron, Sean Ryan, Harry O’Meara, Kyle
Kelly, Oisin O’Grady, Darragh Staunton, Mason O’Meara.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 28th September:
Fixtures
Junior A Hurling Championship Semi Final
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Tullamore is on Friday the 2nd of October at 7:30pm in Clara.
Senior B Hurling Championship Final
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Seir Kieran is on Saturday the 3rd of October at 2:30pm in Glenisk
O’Connor Park.
Result
Junior A Football Championship Final
Clodiagh
Gaels are Junior A Football Champions!! Well done to our Junior A Footballers
who defeated Doon on Saturday on a scoreline of 3-12 to 3-8 after a titanic
battle. We lead at the break 3-5 to 1-6 thanks to goals from Aaron Rattigan x 2
and Mark Dillon. Doon put us to the pin of our collar with two goals in the
second half but we hung on at the end to claim victory.
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: 1, 2, 16, 25
No
Jackpot Winner
4
Match 3 Winners €50 Each
The
Syndicate C/O Caman Inn
Cliona
O’Brien C/O JESSOP
Patrick
& Marie C/O Direen’s
The
2 Ger’s C/O Ger McDonald
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: 28th September 2026
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
SEMI FINAL
There was bitter disappointment in
Daingean on Sunday morning as Raheen Intermediate Footballers bowed out of the
championship at the Semi-Final stage following a titanic battle with Edenderry.
Having topped their group to qualify directly for the final four, Raheen
entered the game full of confidence, but ultimately fell just short against a
seasoned Edenderry outfit in a game heavily dictated by a powerful breeze. Having
lost the toss, Raheen were tasked with exploiting the strong elements in the
opening half, and they did so with clinical efficiency early on. Dylan Hyland
opened the account just two minutes in with a superbly struck 2-pointer free
after a foul on Jimmy Nolan. Nolan himself added a fine point from play, before
Hyland raised another orange flag with a spectacular 2-point effort from out
near the right sideline. Further white flags from Danny Gorman, Kevin Sweeney,
and a well-worked Brian Crombie effort put Raheen in a commanding position. At
the interval, Raheen held a six-point cushion, leading 0-09 to 0-03, though
they knew a fierce onslaught was coming in the second period.
Edenderry immediately used the wind
to their advantage after the restart, but Raheen showed tremendous resilience.
Colm Nolan and Cein Gorman hit vital points from play to keep the scoreboard
ticking over, while Danny Gorman finished off a fine move initiated by a Kevin
Sweeney kickout win. The game’s major turning point arrived in the 16th minute
of the second half when Brian Crombie was unluckily shown a second yellow card,
reducing Raheen to 14 men for the final quarter. Edenderry capitalized on the
numerical advantage, with former Offaly senior player Cian Farrell proving
punishingly accurate from placed balls to edge his side ahead. Showing immense
character, the 14 men of Raheen refused to die. Lee Mulpeter slots a pressure
free and Cein Gorman landed his third of the afternoon to incredibly put Raheen
1 point up with only minutes remaining on the clock. Ultimately, the extra man
and the gale proved decisive in the dying embers. Edenderry re-took the lead
with a 2-pointer free in the 30th minute. Deep into injury time, as Raheen
transition option Padraig Bracken attempted to engineer a late equalizer he was
harshly deemed to have foulded his man resulting in a free to Edenderry which
they worked downfield, resulting in a late, match-winning score from the right
wing from Alan Harte.
While it is a heartbreaking end to
the year, the panel and management can be immensely proud of their efforts and
progress throughout the 2026 campaign. The club wishes to extend its sincere gratitude
to the entire squad, the management team, and the loyal Raheen public who
turned out in great numbers in Daingean to support the lads.
RAHEEN: Keith Kirwan, David Carthy, Aidan Pierce, Eamon
Bolger (C), Dylan Cahill, Rory Grehan, Peter McKeagney, Danny Gorman (0-02),
Dylan Hyland (0-05, 1x2pf, 1x2p, 1f), James Nolan (0-01), Brian Crombie (0-01),
Colm Nolan (0-01), Cein Gorman (0-03), Lee Mulpeter (0-01f), Kevin Sweeney
(0-01).
Subs: Dara Grehan for Peter
McKeagney, Padraig Bracken for Kevin Sweeney. Also: Jake Caffrey, Paddy Rigney,
Stephen Pierce, Shane Hyland, Finn McCormack, Shane O'Rourke, Conor Carroll.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw which
took place on Monday 21st September 2026 were: 01 02 16 25. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 4 Match
3 Winner(s) (The Syndicate C/O Camán Inn; Cliona O’Brien C/O JESSOP; Patrick
& Marie C/O Direen’s; The 2 Ger’s C/O Ger McDonald (€50 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 05th 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 Monday 05th October 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that
evening.
CONGRATULATIONS
Raheen GAA Club would like to
Congratulate to our fellow parish side Clodiagh Gaels on their fantastic
success in winning the Junior Football Championship Final against Doon last
Saturday in O’Connor Park, Tullamore which sees them promoted to Intermediate
ranks for 2027. Also Congratulations to our neighbours across the border Kilcavan
on their incredible success in winning the Laois Intermediate Football
Championship Final against Ballyfin last Saturday evening in O’Moore Park,
Portlaoise which sees them promoted to Senior football ranks in Laois for 2027
for the first time in their history.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club would like to wish our
starman Dylan Hyland and the rest of the Clodiagh Gaels Senior B Hurlers the
very Best of Luck in the Senior B Championship Final this Saturday in OCP,
Tullamore against Seir Kieran. 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.
