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 9344161
Email: office@killeigh.com
PARISH PRIEST:-
Fr. John Stapleton,
Parochial House,
Killeigh,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly
Ph/Fax:- 057 9344161
ASSISTANT PRIEST:-
Msgr. Tom Coonan,
Geashill,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly
Ph/Fax:- 057 9343517
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:- 13th July 2026
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 1
Na Fianna Minor Footballers got their 2026 Championship campaign
underway last Monday week as they faced Edenderry in Rd 1 in a sun-drenched
Weavers Fields, Edenderry where it was the home side who came out on top to
claim the win on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-11. With the aid of the strong breeze
in the first half Edenderry took advantage of the elements scoring 3 first half
2 pointers from distance all from play along with 2 single points while Na
Fianna stayed in touch helped in no small way by a magnificent 2 pointer free
against the breeze fired over by Adam Harte midway through the half along with
single points from Darragh Flynn (2) and Cian Multaney-Kelly to keep the gap at
0-08 to 0-05 in favour of Edenderry by the interval. Na Fianna got the second half
scoring underway in the 3rd minute with a brilliant 2 pointer free out near the
right sideline from goalkeeper Adam Wallace to cut the deficit to the bare
minimum. Edenderry responded immediately with a point followed in the 6th
minute by the only goal when a shot in from the right side was fisted to the
net at the left post before adding 2 more points. In the 13th minute the just
introduced sub for Na Fianna Rory Kehoe had an instant impact striking over a 2
pointer from play. From here Edenderry managed to pin Na Fianna deep in their
own territory for much of the remainder of the game converting that territory
into vital scores as they added 5 points to Na Fianna’s 2 from Cillian Hogan
and Adam Harte and so pulled away from a spirited Na Fianna side to secure the
opening-round points.
NA FIANNA: Adam Wallace (0-02 (1 2P)), Senan Farrell, Michael
Cooney, Darragh Staunton, Killian Dunne, Cormac O’Grady, Cormac Staunton, Sean
Dempsey, Eoin Gorman, Liam Jones, Stevie Byrne, Callum Grehan, Darragh Flynn
(0-02), Adam Harte (0-03 (1 2P)) , Cian Multaney-Kelly (0-01).
SUBS: Rory Kehoe (0-02 (1 2P)) (for Callum Grehan), Cillian Hogan
(0-01) (for Darragh Flynn), Doonacha Cooney (for Cian Multaney-Kelly), Donal
Connolly, Michael McAndrew, Cormac Ryan, Rory Gill, Mark Dunne, Josh Kelly,
Aaron Meacle.
U15 FOOTBALL OLLIE DALY CUP - ROUND 6
Na Fianna U15 Footballers continue to lead the way in the
competitive age grades for the club as they secured their third win in 4 games
played staging a remarkable second-half turnaround to defeat St Vincents in an
action-packed Ollie Daly Cup Round 6 clash played in very hot glorious sunshine
in Kilclonfert last Friday evening on a full time score of 3-08 to 2-04 .
Trailing by four points at the break, Na Fianna executed a total defensive
shutout in the second period, keeping the yellow and white of Vincents
completely scoreless while firing home 3-02 to secure the win. Na Fianna started
brightly with an early Noah Condron point, but St Vincents quickly took
control. Clinical full-forward Kevin Dunne spearheaded the yellow and white
attack, rattling the net in the 3rd minute and adding a second goal in the 24th
minute. Alongside points from Ben Colgan and an unlisted attacker, Dunne's
brace pushed St Vincents into a commanding 2-04 to 0-06 half-time lead. The
second half was spearheaded by Na Fianna's Fionn McGrath. He kickstarted the
revival with a quick point before blasting a 34th-minute goal to cut the gap to
one. McGrath struck again in the 47th minute to put the red and black ahead for
the first time. A third Na Fianna goal from Ben Wallace in the 51st minute put
the result beyond doubt, before McGrath capped a masterclass 2-03 performance
with the final point of the evening.
NA FIANNA: Eoin McLachlain, Oliver Foy, Oisin Dolan, Kyle Kelly,
Darragh McAndrew, Rian Duke, Oisin O’Grady, Kevin Dunne (0-01), Harry Dunne,
Mason O’Meara (0-01), Ben Wallace (1-00), Cathal Cuskelly (0-01), Fionn McGrath
(2-03), Noah Condron (0-01), Harry O’Meara (0-01)
SUB: Aaron Duffy
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 2
Na Fianna Minor Footballers continue their 2026 Championship
campaign as they face Shamrocks at home in Ballinagar in Rd 2 of the
Championship on this Sunday (19 July) @ 11am. All Support would be appreciated.
U15 FOOTBALL
OLLIE DALY CUP ROUND 7
Na Fianna U15 Footballers complete the group
stage of the new Ollie Daly Cup as they face Kilcormac / Killoughey in Rd 7 on next
Friday (24 July) @ 6:15pm in Ballinagar. All Support would be appreciated.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 13th July:
Junior
A Football Championship Round 1
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Durrow is on Friday the 17th of July at 7:30pm in Durrow.
Junior C Football Championship Round 1
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Doon is on Sunday the 19th of July at 12pm in Doon.
Senior B Hurling Championship Round 2
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Kilcormac-Killoughey is on Friday the 24th of July at 7:30pm in
Killeigh.
Junior A Hurling Championship Round 2
Clodiagh
Gaels vs Shamrocks is on Sunday the 26th of July at 12pm in Killeigh.
Results
Senior B Hurling Championship Round 1
Clodiagh
Gaels 2-22 Clara 1-18. A big win for the us in Clara on Friday night last.
Joey Keenaghan and Mark Dillon with second half goals at crucial times for us
saw us finish strong.
Junior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Clodiagh
Gaels 3-26 Crinkill 1-9. Well done to the lads on a big win in Crinkill.
Goals from Ollie Dunne x 2 and Kieran Coonan set us well on our way.
All Ireland Final Ticket Raffle
The
final pairing has been confirmed!
Galway
face Limerick on the 19th of July in Croke Park.
The
scramble for tickets is about to begin but we have 2 tickets that we are giving
for as little as €10. You will also get €200 to spend. The draw is at 6pm on
Friday the 17th.
Enter
on the Clodiagh Gaels Clubspot App.
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, 14, 15, 26
No
Jackpot Winner
3
Match 3 Winners €70 Each
Hannah
Garry C/O John Garry
Niall
& Michelle Corcoran C/O John Kelly
Bernie
Sullivan C/O Eddie Kelly
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: 13th July 2026
ALL IRELAND HURLING FINAL TICKET DRAW
Raheen GAA Club Are Running A Draw For 2 All Ireland Hurling FINAL Tickets. €10 Each Will Get You A Chance In Winning These Tickets. Click on the Following Link to Enter Draw: https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/shop/event_ticket/all-ireland-hurling-final-raffle-2026
Alternatively You Can Revolut Stephen Pierce 087 0947133 Or Hit The Following Link: https://Revolut.Me/Stephe83t8 Ensuring you Specify HURLING Draw Or Buy Them From Any Committee Member.
ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKET DRAW
Raheen GAA Club Are Running A Draw For 2 All Ireland Football FINAL Tickets. €10 Each Will Get You A Chance In Winning These Tickets. Click on the Following Link to Enter Draw: https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/shop/event_ticket/all-ireland-football-final-raffle-2026
Alternatively You Can Revolut Stephen Pierce 087 0947133 Or Hit The Following Link: https://Revolut.Me/Stephe83t8 ensuring you Specify FOOTBALL Draw Or Buy Them From Any Committee Member.
2026 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP RD 1
The 2026 Offaly GAA Club Football Championship Campaign gets underway for Raheen GAA THIS weekend. Raheen Intermediate Footballers get their Intermediate Championship campaign underway against Rhode in Rd 1 at home in Geashill on THIS Saturday 18th July @ 6PM.
Best of Luck to the Raheen Players and Management. All Support would be appreciated and like last year all Championship games in Offaly for this year will be All Ticket with Tickets required to be purchased online in advance with the link for tickets posted on social media a few days before the games.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 06TH July 2026 were: 01 14 15 26. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 3 Match 3 Winner(s) (Hannah Garry C/O John Garry; Niall & Michelle Corcoran
C/O John Kelly; Bernie Sulllivan C/O Eddie Kelly) (€70 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 20th July 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 20th July 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 1: V Rhode on Saturday 18 July 2026 @ 6PM in Geashill
b. RD 2: V Walsh Island on Saturday 01 August 2026 @ 2PM in Walsh Island
c. 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.
