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
Saturday evening Mass in Killeigh is at 6pm.
Saturday evening in Raheen at 7.30pm
Sunday morning Ballinagar at 10.30am
Sunday morning in Killeigh at 11.30am
These times are provisional.
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Parish Office Open Next Week:
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11-1pm.
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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.
OurParish Calendar runs to August 2026
CONFIRMATION:- FRIDAY, March 13th
HOLY WEEK:
Holy Thursday 2nd AprilGood Friday 3rd AprilHoly Saturday 4th AprilRESURRECTION DAY 5th April 2026
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:- All ceremonies at 11.30amSat 16th May; Cloneygowan & BallinagarSat 23rd May; Geashill & KilleighCEMETERY MASSES 2026:-
Killeigh ……Sat June 6th 6.00pm
Ballinagar …… Sun June 14th 10.30am
Annagharvey ..Tue June 16th 7.30pmRaheen ………. Sat June 20th 7.30pm
SATURDAY 15th August FEAST OF ASSUMPTION OF B.V.M.
SPORTS CLUBS IN THE PARISH
NA FIANNA
Clodiagh Gaels
RAHEEN
NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES:- 4th May 2026
U15 FOOTBALL OLLIE DALY CUP ROUND 2
Due to the unavailability of a number of players as a result of a school outing Na Fianna U15 Footballers Rd 2 encounter in the Ollie Daly Cup last Friday evening was postponed and will be re-fixed for a later date (TBC).
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE RD 3
Na Fianna Minor Footballers succumbed to their second defeat in 3 outings as they lost out to Rhode Og in Rd 3 of the Minor League last Sunday afternoon in Rhode on a scoreline of 5-12 to 1-08. Level at 2 points apiece at the end of the first quarter with Eoghan Gorman and Kajus Ramanuskas before Rhode struck for their first goal in the 17th minute when a quick counter attack saw the ball worked in to their star man Cian McNamee on the goal line to tap it to the net. The sides then added 2 points apiece with Na Fianna adding another from Adam Harte, Darragh Flynn and Cillian Hogan before Rhode raised their second green flag in the 23rd minute when a Na Fianna clearance was robbed near the 45m line before running through and shooting to the net. Rhode added another point before the end of the half so at half time Rhode held a 6 point lead 2-05 to 0-05. Na Fianna’s task was made all the harder as Rhode grabbed their 3rd goal with the first attack from right from the restart. Na Fianna responded with a point followed by their goal in the 8th minute when Adam Harte’s shot from the edge of the square was deflected to the net by the keeper. That would be as good as it would get for Na Fianna as from here Rhode pushed on scoring a further 2-07 to Na Fianna’s 2 points from Cian Multaney Kelly and Adam Harte.
NA FIANNA: Adam Wallace, Senan Farrell, Michael Cooney, Killian Dunne, Liam Jones, Cormac O’Grady, Kajus Ramanuskas (0-01), Sean Dempsey, Eoghan Gorman (0-01), Donal Connolly, Cian Multaney-Kelly (0-01), Rory Keogh, Darragh Flynn (0-01), Adam Harte (1-02), Cillian Hogan (0-02)
SUBS: Rory Gill (for Killian Dunne), Eoin Brophill (for Donal Connolly), Cormac Ryan (for Cian Multaney-Kelly), Michael McAndrew (for Rory Keogh), Cathal Sheil (for Cillian Hogan), Eoghan Fox.
U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 3
Having had a bye from the previous round Na Fianna U16 Footballers return to action as they face neighbours St Vincents in Rd 3 of the League on This Wednesday (06 May) @ 6:30pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.
U15 FOOTBALL OLLIE DALY CUP ROUND 3
With a win under their belt from the opening round and their Rd 2 encounter postponed Na Fianna U15 Footballers will be looking to maintain the winning momentum from Rd 1 as they take on Ballinamere / Durrow in Rd 3 of the new Ollie Daly Cup on Friday week (15 May) @ 6:15pm in Ballinagar. All Support would be appreciated.
Clodiagh Gaels 2026.
CLUB NOTES
Updates 24h May:
Fixtures
Division 3 Football League Round 4
Clodiagh Gaels vs Gracefield is on Saturday the 9th of May at 7pm in Killeigh.
Results
Division 3 Hurling League Round 3
Clodiagh Gaels 2-18 Ballinamere 0-9
A full time result from our division 3 hurling league game against Ballinamere on Thursday last. Well done lads on a very good win and a terrific performance. The lads will know they left a lot of scores behind them but the win is most important. Cathal Brady hit the net just before half time and a brilliant solo effort from Ollie Dunne before the full time whistle sealed the impressive win.
The Tiernan Grennan Memorial Golf Classic
Anyone for a round of golf?
The Tiernan Grennan Memorial Golf Classic returns on the 8th of May in Tullamore Golf Club. Get your teams in now to avoid disappointment! Contact Killian O’Brien 086 179 7658 or Phil Kelly 087 296 4295 to book your place. Team of 4 €200, Tee Box Sponsorship €100.
Clodiagh Gaels Club App
We are delighted to introduce our new club app which is being powered by Clubspot. All club notes & information will be uploaded to the app and this will also be our new lotto provider. Clubspot are taking over the Gaa social media world and we are delighted to be apart of it. You can download the app at the App Store that applies to you if you’re an iPhone or android user.
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
Membership
Clodiagh Gaels Gaa Club membership for the 2026 season is now payable. Membership can be paid in a number of different ways.
Foireann – https://returntoplay.gaa.ie
Clubspot App
Cash / Revolut – Kevin Hinch 0877684671
SumUp Singe Social Membership W/ Yearly Lotto - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q2E5NLW6
Couple Social Membership W/ Yearly Lotto - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QMGUSEMC
SumUp Single Social Membership - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q1LBX8VO
SumUp Couple Social Membership - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QGIYRKZ0
SumUp Student Membership - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QBTOWK6Z
SumUp Adult Membership - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QG1OXJ8G
Single - €30
Couple - €50
Single Social Membership W/ Yearly Lotto - €120
Couple Social Membership W/ Yearly Lotto Ticket - €140
Student Player - €100
Player - €150
Lotto
Jackpot €15,000.
Numbers Drawn: 5, 7, 26, 27
No Jackpot Winner
5 Match 3 Winners €40 Each
Daragh McGrath C/O Raheen Gaa
Peter & Rose Dunne C/O Clodiagh Gaels
Yvonne Deasy C/O Clodiagh Gaels
Amy Guilfoyle C/O Anne O’Rourke
Cian & Ben O’Brien C/O JESSOP
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 www.clodiaghgaels.gaa.ie, 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: 4th May 2026
FAMILY FUNDAY
The now to be annual Raheen GAA Family Fun Day took place last Sunday in Geashill & what a day it was. The rain stayed away with the sun shining some of the time & the kids were smiling! It was a day for our members, their families and friends to get together and celebrate the people & place that make our club so special and unique. The day began with Piped lead parade around the pitch with football teams from our local schools Cloneygowan & Geashill children. Next the school teams took to the pitch- the fast & furious games gave its spectators 2 games full of skill, determination & excitement. The winning captains were presented with the cups and all the players including no doubt future county players were then presented with goodie bags. Next it was the turn of the athletes in our community and the races commenced with our Nursery kids right up to adult races giving the large gathering of spectators jaw-dropping electrifying performances of ‘the dash to the end line’! The day ended with very competitive Wellie Throwing Contests which were won by Stephen Pierce (Adult) & Oscar Henry (Kids) along with a kids skills competition organized by Amy & David Carthy. We would like to thank everyone who attended today & took part in our annual Family Fun Day, to all who helped out to make this Magical Day a great success.
DIVISION 4 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 4
Raheen Junior Footballers continue their Div 4 League campaign when they face Daingean in Rd 4 on THIS Saturday (09 May) @ 7pm in Daingean. All Support would be appreciated.
DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 4
With their first win of the year secured from the previous round Raheen Intermediate Footballers will be trying to make it 2 in a row when they take on St Brigids who have 3 wins out of 3 in Rd 4 of the Div 3 League Next Friday 15th May @ 7pm in Geashill. No Tickets required. Adm €5 (U16's Free) Payable at the gate.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club wish the Best of Luck to Dylan Hyland and the rest of the Offaly Senior Footballers as they face Clare in the Tailtean Cup First Round This Saturday afternoon in Cusack Park, Ennis.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 27th April 2026 were: 05 07 26 27. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 5 Match 3 Winner(s) (Daragh McGrath C/O Raheen GAA; Peter & Rose Dunne C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Yvonne Deasy C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Amy Guilfoyle C/O Anne O’Rourke; Cian & Ben O’Brien C/O JESSOP) (€40 Each).
Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 11TH May 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 11TH May 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 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.
