The annual Cemetery Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, will take place on Thursday, 18 June at 7:30 PM. All are very welcome to attend. Please dress warmly, as the evening can be chilly.For those unable to attend in person, you can join us online at this link.
Hike & Bike for a good cause! Join our Parish Ishiara Team for a special Hike & Bike event on Sunday, 21 June (Mid-Summer’s Day)! The route will take us around the parish, passing Ballygunner Church, GIY, St. Joseph & Benildus, and the Solas Centre.Sponsorship cards are available at the back of our churches or via the parish office. All funds raised will support our Ishiara Partnership in Kenya.Take the challenge for our brothers and sisters in Kenya, or sponsor someone to make a difference! All are welcome: let’s come together for a great cause.
Prayer, music and reflection beside the river ***DUE TO RAIN, TODAY'S (12 SEPTEMBER 2026) SEASON OF CREATION PRAYER SERVICE HAS MOVED INDOORS TO THE BENILDUS PARISH CENTRE - SAME TIME, 10.30AM, ALL WELCOME.*** As part of the Season of Creation, St Joseph's, St Benildus' & St. Mary's Parish warmly invites parishioners and the wider community to an outdoor prayer service on the theme of Living Water (Ezekiel 47:9, 12). This year's Season of Creation calls us to reflect on water - the source of life, a sign of the Spirit, and a gift too often taken for granted. Our service will include scripture readings from Ezekiel and John's Gospel, prayers… Read More
A guided walk exploring Living Water in action, with ecologist Katriina Bent Meeting point: The Burrows car park (the gravel car park furthest towards the dunes) Duration: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes Free event - Suitable for most abilities As part of the Season of Creation, the St Joseph's, St Benildus' & St. Mary's Parish Eco Group invites you to join a guided walk exploring "Living Water" (Ezekiel 47:9, 12) through the lens of local conservation - from the migrating waterbirds of Tramore Back Strand to the dune restoration work of the Tramore Eco Group (TEG). We'll begin at the Tramore Back Strand Special Protection Area (SPA), one of Ireland's… Read More
A joyful celebration of God's Creation St Joseph's & St Benildus' Church car park, Newtown Road, X91 W6 59 As part of the Season of Creation, St Joseph's & St Benildus' Parish invites families and pet owners to bring their beloved animals for a special blessing, celebrating the theme of "Living Water" (Ezekiel 47:9, 12). Inspired by St Francis of Assisi's love for all God's creatures, this brief and relaxed service - perfect for pets of all temperaments - gives thanks for the gift of our pets and the trust God has shown in placing them in our care. The blessing includes scripture, a psalm response, prayers of thanksgiving, and… Read More