St. Patricks Parish Dundalk Ireland

St. Patricks Parish Dundalk Ireland Dear Friends,

Greetings to you, as Parish Priest of St. Patrick's Parish Dundalk. It is a great honour to serve in this very historic parish. Patrick's and St.

Things visable and beautiful, like St. Nicholas' Churches, great testimonies to your faith and to the great people who sacrificed so much to build them. But also things not so visable, like our faith history, remembering St. Oliver Plunkett who walked here before us, celebrated the sacraments of a forbidden church, ultimately paying the price for us in his martyrdom in London in 1681. And before him, born just four miles from us St. Brigid who still cures and heals us. Great saints of the church and saints of our families, who inspire us everyday. We have a fantastic legacy to live everyday to help each other with all that life throws at us. Thats where I see my role, with the other priests to serve all in this parish in our times and to leave a legacy to the catholics of the future ! Each generation brings new challenges and we hope a new and fresh approach to bring the word of God everyday to peoples lives. As the parish grows rapidly and the numbers of your priests are declining the need for partnership and team work was never more important as it is today ! This was also the legacy and dream of the Second Vatican Council. We could feel negative about this. But in one sense its a new and exciting opportunity to be what the church should be.........talents and gifts shared for the greater good of this large and vibrant parish. As a team of priests we would like to invite and reach out to all in the parish and ask you to tap into your gifts and talents. Be that, the Ministry of the Word (reading at Mass), Ministry of the Eucharistic, which also involves bringing our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound. We are very aware, that not everyone is comfortable in reading or being a Minister of Eucharist. You might find yourself comfortable with our teams in cleaning our churches, in collecting at masses, in the work of Childrens Liturgy, the Baptism team, the Choirs or Youth Ministry. Everyone has talents and a place to build up this great parish. Looking forward to hearing from you, seeing you and talking to you. God Bless to all - Fr. Mark. P.P.

24/08/2026

Requiem Mass of Owen Nulty

24/08/2026

Daily Mass

23/08/2026

SUNDAY MASS 11am WITH ST PATRICK'S CHOIR

02/08/2026
25/07/2026

CLERGY APPOINTMENTS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ARMAGH

EFFECTIVE 5 SEPTEMBER 2026

Archbishop Eamon Martin announces the following clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Armagh, effective 5 September 2026.

Archbishop Eamon thanks the priests and deacons of the Archdiocese for their continued ministry and service, and wishes well those who are taking up these new appointments. He also thanks the people of the Archdiocese of Armagh for their ongoing prayers and support of their clergy. He encourages them to welcome their new priests in the coming weeks.

V Rev Canon Peter Murphy, PP, Ardee & Collon, to be PE, AP, Ardee & Collon.

V Rev Paul Byrne, PP, Termonfechin, to be PP, St Patrick’s, Dundalk, and Administrator, Holy Family, Dundalk, and Holy Redeemer, Dundalk.

V Rev John McKeever, having successfully completed doctoral studies in Rome, to be Executive Secretary of the Irish Episcopal Conference and Priest in Residence in Crossmaglen (Upper Creggan).

V Rev Mark O’Hagan, PP, St Patrick’s, Dundalk, and Administrator, Holy Family, Dundalk and Holy Redeemer, Dundalk, to be PP, Ardee & Collon.

Rev Akan Ekpe, MSP, CC, Togher and Monasterboice, on loan from the Missionary Society of St Paul, Nigeria, to be PP, Termonfechin.

Rev Gabriel Neal, newly-ordained, to be CC, St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Armagh.

Rev Jacek Tuszkiewicz, newly-ordained, to be CC, Cloghogue (Upper Killeavy).

Rev Paul O’Reilly, newly-ordained, to be Assistant Priest in the Redemptoris Mater Seminary and Chaplain to the Neocatechumenal Way community in the Archdiocese of Armagh.

In addition Archbishop Eamon notes appointments made earlier this year:

Rev Alexander William, on loan from the Diocese of Maiduguri, Nigeria, to be CC, St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Armagh (effective from 13 February 2026).

Rev Rijin Puthukkattil Elias, on loan from the Diocese of Bathery, India, to be CC, Magherafelt and Newbridge (effective from 24 March 2026).

23 July 2026

14/07/2026

The Annual Blessing of the graves will take place in St Patrick's cemetery Dowdallshill on Sunday 19th July @ 3pm.
As has been the case in previous years, certain restrictions will apply.

On the day of the patron the Graveyard will be closed from 11.30am till 1.00pm to allow for final preparations .
We kindly ask all members of the public to vacate the graveyard before 11.30 to allow for this.

Upon reopening at 1pm there will be no vehicular access to the cemetery apart from Blue badge holders.
Access for blue badge holders will be as in previous years at the north gate from 1pm to 2pm.
Once the north gate closes at 2pm there will be no more entry.
We would ask members of the public to please adhere to these times.

The ceremony will begin at 3pm sharp and afterwards traffic will leave via the North gate, turning right only onto the Old Newry road.

An Garda Siochana will oversee traffic on the day, and we would ask the public to please follow the instructions of the Gardaí and safety stewards at all times.
We would also ask attendees to have consideration for the residents in the area, when parking their vehicles.
Illegal parking will be enforced.

As the event will take place outdoors, attendees are advised to dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Those who wish to bless the graves of loved ones are kindly requested to bring their own holy water.

We hope that these measures will ensure that the day runs as smoothly as possible and that everyone gets to enjoy the occasion.
We thank the public for their cooperation and hope to see you all there.

St. Patricks Parish Dundalk Ireland Holy Redeemer Dundalk The Holy Family Parish, Dundalk Redemptorists Dundalk

30/03/2026

NOTICE: ST PATRICK’S PARISH DUNDALK WISHES TO APPOINT A SACRISTAN

Permanent Full-time at 40 hours per week to include Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and responsibilities include the smooth running and maintenance of St Patrick’s Church and St Nicholas’ Church at all times, assistance at liturgical events, computerised record keeping, and any other duty that will assist the priests of the parish.

Candidates must be trustworthy, reliable, have good organisational skills and be able to work using their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. Previous experience is desired although not essential as all necessary training will be provided.

A full job description will be made available to shortlisted candidates for interview.

Please apply in writing to: The Very Reverend Mark O’Hagan, P.P., St Patrick’s Presbytery, Roden Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 K2P4. Your application should include: a cover letter, a written statement of suitability, a Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two Referees (one being your most recent employer).

The closing date for submission of application is 12.00noon on Friday 17 April 2026.

This post is subject to vetting.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence that they have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

St Patrick’s Parish Dundalk is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates.

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