Kilmacrenan Parish

Kilmacrenan Parish Church: St Columba's, Kilmacrenan Church: St Columba's, Kilmacrennan
This is our Parish Church. Patrick’s Day, 1903. Fr. The architect was M. J.

The Church was opened in October 1904, the foundation stone having been laid on St. It is a simply designed yet beautiful building. Mc Kay was the Parish Priest who undertook the task of building a new chapel. He had been appointed Parish Priest in 1900. He knew that they chapel was in bad condition and he got permission off the Bishop to build a new church in Kilmacrennan. This church was practic

ally on the same site as the old one it replaced. In an ad in the Derry Journal that sought funds for the new church, Fr. Mc Kay stated the chapel that was there at the time ‘wouldn’t even make an interesting ruin’. Callaghan of Letterkenny while the builder was Daniel Doherty of Derry. One of the most impressive features of the chapel when the then new St. Eunan’s Cathedral was built. The holy water font at the entrance to the chapel also has an interesting story. The font came from Templedouglas and many believe that it is the same actual font that Colmcille was baptised in. Golan Chapel and Coole Chapel are the other churches of the Parish.

23/05/2026
17/05/2026

There is NO 9.30am Mass tomorrow Monday in Kilmacrenan due to the Funeral Mass at 11am.

15/05/2026

The death has occurred of James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Corner House, Kilmacrennan (F92 A4X8) peacefully in care of the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by parents James and Rose, wife Mary (Nov 2012), son John, siblings John, Catherine, Hugh aka...

20/04/2026

Following on from previous regional meetings concerning the Synodal Pathway - Ireland , it has emerged from them that the Diocese of Raphoe's two key priorities, as we look to the future, will be faith formation and co-responsibility.

We are inviting you to join us again to explore the fruits of our previous communal discernment and how we can move forward as a vibrant faith community.

The times, dates and venues of the upcoming meetings can be found on the poster below.

This meeting is open to all - Parish Pastoral Council members and anyone else involved in the life of the parish.

Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference Synod.va

Address

Kilmacrenan, Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
F92VX23

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+353749139016

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