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The link below is for booking the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass, which will take place on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 pm in St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church. Bookings open: Thursday, 11 December at 10:00 am. All bookings must be made through Eventbrite using this link. Please note: bookings cannot be taken by phone. We look forward to celebrating this special Christmas tradition with you and your family.

The Strand, Dunmore East (Slipway) Join us this St Stephen’s Day for our annual Sponsored Sea Swim, a much-loved community event that raises much-needed funds for our partner parish in Ishiara, Kenya. Whether you brave the water or cheer from the shore, your support makes a real difference to families and communities in Ishiara. How to get involved 🏊 Take the plungeYou don’t need to be a seasoned sea swimmer to take part. Running in, ducking down, and getting your shoulders wet all count as a swim. For safety, we recommend staying in the water for no longer than 5 minutes unless you are experienced in cold-water swimming. 👏 Support… Read More

St Joseph & Benildus Parish Center ✨ Come along and learn the basics of crochet in a relaxed, friendly setting. Perfect for complete beginners! 📅 Class Dates: February 24, March 3, March 10, April 14, April 21, Time 11am to 12.45pm. 💶 Cost €25 🧵🧶✂️What You’ll Learn - How to hold a hook & yarn - Basic crochet stitches - Reading simple patterns - Creating your first project All welcome – come craft, chat, and create! For more information, please contact the Parish Office: 📞 051 348077 / 📧parishofficejbm@gmail.com

Understanding Saint Paul – A new look at this wonderful Apostle As part of our Lenten programme, you are warmly invited to a series of four engaging presentations exploring the life and letters of St. Paul. These evenings will offer fresh insights and a deeper understanding of this remarkable Apostle. You may be surprised by what you discover! Whether you are already familiar with St. Paul or just beginning to explore his letters, all are welcome to attend. Event DetailsVenue: St. Benildus Parish Centre, first floow