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Graiguecullen/Killeshin Parish Newsletter — 11th October 2026 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
from Graiguecullen-Killeshin Parish (GK Parish)
Graiguecullen/Killeshin Parish newsletter, Sunday 11 October 2026 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time). CONTACTS: Parish Office 059 914 1833, open 9.30am-5pm (closed 1-2pm), gkparish@gmail.com, www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com. Emergency priest on call for the Carlow area 087 258 8118. MASS TIMES: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am; Vigil Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 9am & 11.30am St Clare’s and 10.15am Holy Cross. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday in St Fiacc’s House, 10.30am-12.30pm. NOTICES: - Bingo: Tuesday 13 October, 8.30pm, St Fiacc’s Hall — jackpot on 48 numbers €2,000. NEW TIME from Tuesday 27 October: Bingo starts at 8pm (winter time). - Babies Remembrance Mass: Thursday 15 October, 7.30pm, St Clare’s Church, for babies who died before, during or after birth. Organised with the Baby Loss Support Group (Jackie Malone). Anyone who would like to design a 6x6 patch for the remembrance quilt can leave it into the Parish Centre. St Clare’s Church will be lit up for World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (weather permitting). - Confirmation family Masses: Sunday 18 October, 10.15am Holy Cross and 11.30am St Clare’s, when children preparing for Confirmation are enrolled in the parish preparation programme. - Parish Finance Committee AGM — DATE CHANGE: Wednesday 29 October, 7.30pm, Parish Centre. Summary of 2025 accounts on the church doors and website. - World Mission Sunday, 17th/18th October: Mission Sunday collection at all Masses next weekend — use the envelopes provided. The Priests’ Autumn Collection envelopes can still be returned at all Masses this weekend. - Outrun Hunger 5K & 10K: Saturday 17 October, 10am, Carlow Rugby Club, Oak Park (registration 8.30am; new improved route through Oak Park Estate), in aid of St Clare’s Food Kitchen. 10K adult (18+) €35, 5K adult €25, 5K under 16 €20, Family 5K (2 adults + 2 children) €70. Register at popupraces.ie/race/outrun-hunger-2026. - Killeshin ICA — A New Beginning: fun events and activities, meet new people. First meeting Tuesday 13 October, 7pm, upstairs in Killeshin Community Centre. All welcome — Mary 085 165 5945. - Flower Arranging with Margaret Collins (Carlow Flower Club): An Gairdin Beo, Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am-12.30pm, €10 per class. No experience necessary; materials list from An Gairdin Beo or 087 668 2778. - Urgent Food Appeal: St Clare’s Hospitality delivers 80 food parcels every week and has run out of peas, beans and pasta sauces. Drop items into the Parish Centre or the Blue Bin in the church. - Graiguecullen Swimming Pool Water Aerobics: Mondays 8.15pm and Wednesdays 8pm, €8 per class. - School Wardens wanted: Carlow County Council invites applications for temporary relief/substitute school wardens in Carlow Town — Human Resources 059 912 9766. - CE Scheme vacancy at Graiguecullen/Killeshin Parish (Carlow Tourism): Accounts and Administrative Assistant, Job Ref 2465494 — applications on JobsIreland.ie or call the CE office 059 913 4887 / 085 858 4187. - National Synodal Assembly, Saturday 17 October, Gormanston: seven delegates from the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin attend, including Cathríona Kelly of GK Parish — please pray for them. Working document at the parish website. - Prisoners’ Sunday (11 October): remembering all prisoners, their families and everyone affected by imprisonment.
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Swim Programme — Week Beginning Monday 12 October 2026
from Graiguecullen Swimming Pool
Swim programme for the week beginning Monday 12 October 2026. PUBLIC SWIM — Mon: 7-9:45am, 3-4:45pm, 7-8pm. Tue: 7-9:45am, 3-4:45pm, 7-8pm. Wed: 7-9:45am, 11-11:45am, 3-4:45pm, 7-8pm. Thu: 7-9:45am, 2-5:45pm, 7-8pm. Fri: 7-9:45am, 2-4:45pm, 7-8pm. Sat: 11am-12:45pm, 2-5:45pm. Sun: 11am-5pm. WATER AEROBICS — Mon 8:15pm, Wed 8pm. ADULT LESSONS — Wed 2pm, Tue and Thu 9pm. WATER SAFETY — Fri 6-7pm. SENSORY SWIM — Sun 5-5:45pm. The rest of the timetable is schools, lessons, swimming club, private bookings or closed (see the poster). Please return all coloured bands before leaving. Under 8s must be accompanied in the water by a responsible adult.
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Tullow, Grange & Ardattin Parish Newsletter — 11th October 2026 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
from Tullow, Grange & Ardattin Parish
Tullow, Grange & Ardattin Parish newsletter, Sunday 11 October 2026. CONTACTS: Parish Office 059 915 1277, tullowparish@outlook.com. Fr Ger Ahern PP 059 918 0222. MASS TIMES: Mon, Wed and Fri 9.30am. Service of the Word & Holy Communion Tue and Thu 9.30am. Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 11am. Confessions Saturday 7pm or by request. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tue and Wed 10am-6pm in the Parish Church. NOTICES: - Holy Communion to the sick and housebound: if you or someone you know is housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion monthly, contact Fr Ger or the Parish Office. - Tullow Day Care Centre 4-week draw continues: up to €900 a week to win; tickets €20 for the 4 draws or €5 a week. - Mensana Fest 2026 (free mental health events): Tue 13 Oct 6-7pm 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Carlow Library; Thu 15 Oct 10am-1pm Positive Ageing Week event, Mount Wolseley; Thu 15 Oct 6-7pm Winter Wellness with Whites Pharmacy, Neighbourhood Café; Fri 16 Oct meet-up at the Involvement Centre, St Dympna’s; Sat 17 Oct 10am-12 noon Mindfulness with Mary Fleming, New Oak Centre (pre-register on Eventbrite). - Yoga for Active Retired: every Tuesday 10am, Tullow Parish Community Centre. €5; bring a yoga mat. Ciara 086 809 3802. - Ardattin Sprint and Stride 5K & 10K run/walk in aid of Ardattin Community Group: Sunday 18 October, 11.30am (JustRuns Events listing), Ardattin Village. Adults €20, U16s €12; medals and spot prizes. Register on the day or at JustRuns Events. - Develop Tullow Association AGM: Tuesday 13 October, 6.30pm, The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow. All members and interested persons welcome. - Concert Night in Rathvilly Church: Sunday 1 November, 7pm, in aid of the Community and Enterprise Centre — Wolseley Singers, Ryan Turner, Louise Morrissey, Mary Darcy, Alister Fingleton. Fiona 087 989 6665. - Ardattin National School is one of two Carlow projects shortlisted for the Lidl Green Fund 2026 (€3,000 for an outdoor classroom). Voting opens 15 October via the Lidl Plus app. - Tullow Museum has digitised its old photographs and 19 editions of OGHAM magazine — now on tullowmuseum.ie. Email the museum if you recognise people in the older group photos. - Dates for your diary: Confirmation Sat 10 April (Grange 10.30am, Ardattin 12.30pm) and Sat 17 April (Tullow 10.30am boys, 12.30pm girls). First Communion 11am: 8 May Ardattin, 15 May Grange, 22 May Tullow.
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Rathvilly & Kiltegan Parish Newsletter — 10th/11th October 2026
from Rathvilly & Kiltegan Parish
Rathvilly & Kiltegan Parish (St Brigid’s Talbotstown, St Patrick’s Rathvilly, The Assumption Tynock) — newsletter, 10th/11th October 2026. CONTACTS: Parish Office Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, 059 916 1114, office@rathvillykilteganparish.ie. All Masses are on the webcam at rathvillykilteganparish.ie/our-parish/webcam and Radio 104.3 FM. MASS TIMES: St Patrick’s, Rathvilly: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9.30am; Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am. Eucharistic Adoration each Friday 3-6pm. Masses at Tynock and Talbotstown rotate weekly — this week: Sat 10 Oct 6pm St Brigid’s, Talbotstown; Sun 18 Oct 9.30am Church of the Assumption, Tynock. A decade of the Rosary is said after weekend Masses in October. NOTICES: - Sacraments 2027 Family Mass, Sunday 18 October: First Holy Communion children — Tynock Church 9.30am (Talbotstown & Tynock NS) and Rathvilly Church 11am (Rathmore & Rathvilly NS). Confirmation — Rathvilly Church 11am (Rathvilly NS). - Mission Sunday, 18 October: World Mission Sunday collection (100 years of World Mission Sunday). Envelopes available in the church. - Carols by Candlelight rehearsals: every Wednesday 7pm, St Patrick’s Church, Rathvilly. All welcome — sing, play an instrument or just help out. - The Schoolhouse Community & Enterprise Centre Concert Night: Sunday 1 November, 7pm, St Patrick’s Church, Rathvilly — Wolseley Singers, Alister Fingleton, Ryan Turner, Louise Morrissey, Mary Darcy. Tickets €30 from Centra, Rathvilly. - Rathvilly Senior Foróige Club: every Friday 7.45-9pm, Bigstone Hall, for secondary school teenagers. Contact Mary 086 362 6543. - Rathvilly Tennis Club End of Season American Tournament (adults over 18, weather permitting): Sunday 25 October, 12-3pm. Prizes and refreshments. 089 402 8018. - Rathmore NS: enrolment for Junior Infants opens 23 October and closes 13 November 2026. Forms at rathmorens.webador.ie or the school office 059 916 1375, rathmorens.ias@gmail.com. - St Luke’s General Hospital Annual Remembrance Mass: Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm, St Canice’s Parish Church, Kilkenny. All welcome. - National Synodal Assembly: Saturday 17 October, Gormanston, Co Meath — please pray for those attending (synod.ie).
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Carlow Cathedral Parish Newsletter — 11th October 2026
from Carlow Cathedral Parish (Cathedral of the Assumption)
Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow — newsletter, Sunday 11 October 2026. CONTACTS: Fr Thomas O’Byrne (Administrator) and Deacon David O’Flaherty. Parish Centre/Office 059 916 4087, info@carlowcathedral.ie. Presbytery 059 913 1227. Duty phone 089 243 2663. Newsletter items to the office by 4pm Wednesday. MASS TIMES: Weekend: Vigil Saturday 6.15pm; Sunday 8.30am, 11am and 7pm. Weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am; Wednesday & Friday 7.30am. Reconciliation: Saturday following the 10am Mass. Adoration: Monday, Thursday & Friday 7.00-8.30pm (enter from the car park through the Sacristy door). NOTICES: - 100th World Mission Sunday, 18 October: please support the Mission Sunday collection — envelopes in your Envelope Box and at the Cathedral entrances. - Carlow Active Retirement: members meeting Wednesday 14 October, 2.30pm, Cathedral Parish Centre. - St Luke’s General Hospital Annual Remembrance Mass: Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm, St Canice’s Parish Church, Kilkenny. All welcome; also viewable at stcanicesparish.ie/web-cam. - Outrun Hunger 5K & 10K: Saturday 17 October, 10am, Carlow Rugby Club, Oak Park (registration 8.30am), in aid of St Clare’s Food Kitchen (150 meals a day, 80 food parcels a week). 5K €20, 10K €35, Family 5K €70. Register at popupraces.ie/race/outrun-hunger-2026. - Carlow County Council: applications invited for Temporary Relief/Substitute School Wardens in Carlow Town — Human Resources 059 912 9766. - Carmelite Open Day: Day of Reflection and Prayer with Carmelite nuns and friars, Avila Retreat Centre, Donnybrook, 21 November, for ages 18-40. Register by 15 November: opendayavila@gmail.com. - Catholic Mothers Ireland Leinster Retreat Day: Saturday 7 November, 10am-6pm, Benburb Priory. €50; booking at catholicmothers.ie/retreats. - Pro Life Campaign online fundraising auction 4-14 November: auction items needed — Síle Quinlan 086 824 6507.
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Askea Parish Newsletter — 11th October 2026 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
from Askea Parish (Holy Family Parish)
Holy Family Parish, Askea / St Mary’s Parish, Bennekerry — newsletter, Sunday 11 October 2026. CONTACTS: Fr Tom Little 059 913 1559 / 087 248 1731. Fr Tommy Dillon 059 914 2565. Parish Office / Parish Centre 059 914 2565, office@askeaparish.ie. Emergency priest on duty 087 258 8118. Newsletter items by 5pm Wednesday. MASS TIMES: Askea Mon-Fri 9.30am, Sat 7pm, Sun 9am, 10.30am & 12 noon. Bennekerry Sun 11.30am. Tinryland Tue & Wed 9.30am, Fri 7.30pm, Sun 10am. Eucharistic Adoration in Askea Church on Wednesdays 10am-5pm. NOTICES: - Mission Sunday collection: taken up at all Masses next weekend (17th/18th October). - Pope Leo’s intention for October: for the mental health ministry — that it be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome stigma and discrimination. - Kildare & Leighlin Diocesan Lotto: jackpot €12,000 next draw. Tickets in the Church or at the Parish Centre during the week; must be in by 3pm on Tuesdays. - Graiguecullen Bingo: Tuesday 13 October, 8.30pm, St Fiacc’s Hall. Jackpot on 48 numbers €2,000. - St Luke’s General Hospital Annual Remembrance Mass: Wednesday 25 November (rescheduled from 21 October), 7.30pm, St Canice’s Parish Church, Kilkenny, for families and loved ones of patients who have died in the hospital. Also viewable at stcanicesparish.ie/web-cam. All welcome. - Living Well Expo 2026 for older people: Wednesday 25 November (rescheduled from 21 October), 9.30am-1pm, Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow. Free admission; transport assistance may be available — Martha Jane Duggan 087 214 5262, agefriendlycarlow@carlowcoco.ie. - Beginners Yoga with Pam Butler: every Thursday 7pm, Askea Parish Centre. 086 089 1141 or pambutleryoga.com/shop. - Carlow Active Retirement: members meeting Wednesday 14 October, 2.30pm, Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street. New members welcome. - Flower Arranging with Margaret Collins (Carlow Flower Club): An Gairdin Beo, Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am-12.30pm, €10. No experience necessary. List of materials from An Gairdin Beo or 087 668 2778. - Diocesan Sacred Music Workshop for K&L parish choirs: Saturday 21 November, 11am-4.30pm, Carlow Cathedral. Hot lunch provided; booking essential — more details to come. - Outrun Hunger 5K & 10K: Saturday 17 October, 10am, Carlow Rugby Club, Oak Park (registration from 8.30am), in aid of St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen. 5K €20, 10K €35, Family 5K €70. Medal and T-shirt for all. Register at popupraces.ie/race/outrun-hunger-2026. - Carlow County Council is recruiting Temporary Relief/Substitute School Wardens in Carlow Town — Human Resources 059 912 9766. - Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to 31 October — breastcancerresearch.ie / breastcancerireland.com.
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Fáilte Isteach Volunteers Needed — Conversational English Tutors, Carlow Town
Conversational English language tutors are needed for Fáilte Isteach in Carlow Town, welcoming migrants through conversational English classes. Contact Carlow Volunteer Centre: 059 917 3033, info@volunteercarlow.ie, www.volunteercarlow.ie
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Helpline Volunteers Needed — Kilkenny & Carlow Samaritans
Can you spare 3 hours a week? Kilkenny & Carlow Samaritans are currently recruiting volunteers in Carlow. Contact Carlow Volunteer Centre: 059 917 3033, info@volunteercarlow.ie, www.volunteercarlow.ie
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Volunteers Needed — Nifty Fifty Seniors Group, Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
The Nifty Fifty group for seniors in Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre needs volunteers to facilitate various activities. Contact Carlow Volunteer Centre: 059 917 3033, info@volunteercarlow.ie, www.volunteercarlow.ie
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Leighlin Parish Newsletter — 11th October 2026 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
from Leighlin Parish
Leighlin Parish newsletter, Sunday 11 October 2026. CONTACTS: Fr Pat Hennessy 059 972 1463; Deacon Patrick Roche 083 195 7783; Parish Centre 059 972 2607; parish mobile 085 771 4309; info@leighlinparish.ie; live webcam at www.leighlinparish.ie. The Parish Office closes on Wednesdays at 2pm until further notice. MASS TIMES: Leighlinbridge — Confession Sat 6.30-7.15pm; Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am; Mon-Thu 9.30am; Adoration Wed 2-5pm, Fri 4-8pm. Ballinabranna — Sun 9.30am; Fri 7.30pm; Confession Fri 6.30-7.15pm; Adoration Wed 2-3pm, Fri 6.30-7.30pm. THIS WEEK: Harvest Mass at all Masses in Leighlinbridge and Ballinabranna next weekend. October Clergy Collection Sat 10 / Sun 11 Oct. Mission Sunday collection Sat 17 / Sun 18 Oct. NOTICES: - Leighlinbridge & District Active Retired: Mon 12 Oct, 2.30pm — a solicitor presents on Power of Attorney and Wills, with questions. All welcome. Pickleball Tuesdays 2-3pm in Old Leighlin sports centre; bowls Thursdays and Fridays in the Parish Centre. New members welcome. - Sing for Memory (Leighlin Dementia Group): Session 1 on Fri 16 Oct, 11am-12.30pm, Leighlin Parish Centre — for people living with memory conditions with their carer, family member or friend. Places limited, book with Margaret on 087 957 4606. - Quid Game Challenge vehicle run: Sun 11 Oct, meeting at Ballinabranna GAA car park (lorries, tractors, cars and bikes welcome). Registration €20 from 12.30pm; tea, sandwiches and draw afterwards in Ballinabranna clubhouse. - Outrun Hunger 5K & 10K for St Clare's Food Kitchen: Sat 17 Oct, 10am, Carlow Rugby Club, Oak Park (registration from 8.30am). 10K adult €35, 5K adult €25, 5K under 16 €20, Family 5K €70 — includes medal and T-shirt. Book at popupraces.ie/race/outrun-hunger-2026. - Living Well Expo 2026 for older people: Wed 25 November (rescheduled from 21 October), 9.30am-1pm, Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow. Free; transport help available — Martha Jane Duggan 087 214 5262, agefriendlycarlow@carlowcoco.ie. - Little Orchard Childcare is recruiting a part-time and a full-time Early Years Educator (minimum QQI Level 5). Send your CV to Lisa Farrell at littleorchardcommunitychildcare@yahoo.com. - Thanks: the cake sale in Ballinabranna in aid of St Lazerian's School bought a specialist rocking chair for pupils; and heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the Farewell Mass for the Mercy Sisters after 116 years in the parish.
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A Century of Memories — The Old School in Newtown
from Newtown Parish — The Old School
Our past, our community, our history. We are hoping to gather information about the history of the Old School in Newtown from the 1850s until its closure in 1983. We would be very interested to hear from anyone who has memories, stories, photographs or other information relating to the school, its pupils, teachers or its history over the years. If you have anything you would like to share, please contact the Parish Office or Muiris Bric on 087 675 3131. Help us keep the story alive.
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Big Quiz Night
from Parkville United AFC
Club fundraising quiz on Friday Oct 23rd at 8:30pm in The Tara Arms, Tullow.
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CK United — Women's Academy Expressions of Interest (LOI Academy 2027)
from CK United FC
CK United Football Club is taking expressions of interest for 2027: WU16 Academy (players born 2011/2012), WU18 Academy (players born 2009/2010) and the Women's Development League squad, for players continuing their progression into senior football. LOI Academy 2027.
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Graiguecullen GAA Ball Race — in Aid of the Club Development Fund
from Graiguecullen GAA
Graiguecullen GAA Ball Race in aid of the Club Development Fund. €10 for 1 ball or €20 for 3 balls, with a cash prize. Pay through Revolut to @tomas0jwr or 087 641 8875. No race date was given on the poster.
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Borris Tidy Towns — Christmas Lights, Collection Days and Draw
from Borris Tidy Towns Committee
Borris Tidy Towns Christmas plans: Sunday 6 December — Christmas lights switch-on, lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa coming to town. Christmas collection days in aid of Borris Tidy Towns: 26 and 27 November and 10 and 11 December. Christmas raffle draw week of Wed 16 December (draw 26 December per the poster). Volunteers needed to help on all occasions.