Thomastown Parish

05/06/2026

PRAYER FOR EXAM STUDENTS
Lord pour out your Spirit of wisdom on these students;
help them to remain calm, to attend carefully to the questions asked,
to think clearly, to remember accurately, & to express themselves well.
We commend their studies to your powerful protection.
We implore you to grant them a quick understanding, a safe judgement and a faithful memory.
May they reflect the best of work they have done
and the best of the teaching they have received.
Accept their best efforts in these examinations and in the great test of life on earth. May your love be upon them O Lord, as they place all their trust in you.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen

05/06/2026

Feast of Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a celebration of the Eucharist, focusing on the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine, now the Body and Blood of Christ. This Feast Day invites reflection on the gift of the Eucharist, its significance in the Christian faith, and the call to live out the love and unity it represents.
Points we’re asked to reflect on during this Feast:
The Real Presence of Christ; The Eucharist as Spiritual Nourishment; The Eucharist as a Symbol of Love and Unity; The Call to Live Out the Eucharist by showing compassion, forgiveness, and service to others; Personal Reflection on our relationship with the Eucharist and how we can more deeply appreciate and live out its meaning.

05/06/2026

St Colmcille’s Graveyard Mass: The Annual Graveyard Mass at St Colmcille’s Graveyard, Graiguenamanagh Road will be celebrated on Wednesday next at 7.30pm.

22/05/2026

Ballyfoyle Baking Competition 2026
The Ballyfoyle Baking Competition will take place as part of the Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show on Sunday, 28th June 2026. Entries are welcome from home bakers of all ages, with competitions including scones, loaf cakes, tray bakes, fruit crumble, preserves, bread baking, and Under 15 categories such as decorated cupcakes, cookies and chocolate biscuit cake. Entries are taken on the day at €5 per entry. Full details are available at www.ballyfoyleagriculturalshow.com or by contacting Denis Carrigan on 086 315 1937.
There will be a wide range of competitions, including Best 3 Scones, 2lb Loaf Cake, Decorated Tray Bake, Fruit Crumble, as well as Under 15 categories such as Best 6 Decorated Cup Cakes, Best Cookies, and Chocolate Biscuit Cake. There will also be qualifier competitions for the Odlums All Ireland Home Baking Championship, the All Ireland Bread Baking Championship, and the All Ireland Home Preserves Championship.

 Our show offers fantastic show jumping classes, equine showing and working hunter classes, sheep classes, a dog show, along with a wide variety of trade stands .We promise a great day out with a sensory bus,  children's art & craft, Lego and baking competitions, Macra displays, a food village wit...

22/05/2026

Kilkenny Register of Electors – Update Required
Kilkenny County Council requests that all households review their information on the Register of Electors. Please note that certain individuals may have been inadvertently removed during the recent update process. Ensure that your Eircode, date of birth, PPSN, and contact details are accurately recorded. If a family member has passed away, kindly notify the Franchise Team accordingly.
You can verify your details in the following ways:
• Online at www.checktheregister.ie.
• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Complete an ERF1 form and Freepost, Franchise Section, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, R95 A39T
• Phone: 0567794150

22/05/2026

"The Kilkenny Stroke Support Group meet next Friday May 29th, 2.30-4pm, at Tuiscint day services meeting rooms, at St Canices Hospital Complex, Old Dublin Road, Kilkenny. Meetings are open to Stroke survivors and carers, are social and informative. Text/call 087-7814697".

22/05/2026

Be Security Aware: Forthcoming event taking place in the Rivercourt Hotel on Tuesday, 27 May in conjunction with Adult Literacy for Life, Nala, KCETB, MABS and AIB Bank. Free Community Event entitled Managing and Keeping your money safe.
We will talk about:
Keeping your money safe from fraud; Budgeting; Preparing for Financial Emergencies; The supports that are available locally. There will be a Q&A session and Local organisations will have stands at the event.

22/05/2026

Pilgrimage to Assisi; Rome 25 – 30 October
Including visits to the Tombs of St. Francis of Assisi, Saint Carlo Acutis and St Clare of Assisi : 25th – 30th October 2026, Spiritual Director – Fr. Marius Tomulesei OFM Conv €1,565pps. Full itinerary available or to book your place contact Marian Pilgrimages (01) 8788159. Early booking is advised as limited spaces available.

22/05/2026

‘A World at Prayer is a World at Peace’
You are invited to the All-Ireland Rosary Rally, taking place at the International Marian and Eucharistic Shrine in Knock on Saturday, 6th June 2026.

22/05/2026

Diocesan Mass for Exam Students: Monday, 1st June 2026 at 7.30 p.m. Bishop Ger will celebrate Mass for Leaving and Junior Cert. students, their families, teachers, school staff on Monday, 1 st June in St Canice’s Church at 7.30 p.m.