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We are a Church of Ireland parish in Co.Wicklow Welcome to the Parishes of Newcastle & Newtownmountkennedy with Calary, in east Co. Wicklow.

We are part of a growing community situated in a rural area but within the Dublin commuter belt. There are three churches in the two parishes and also St. Francis primary school at Newcastle. We belong to the Church of Ireland Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough, a part of the world wide Anglican/Episcopalian communion with some 70 million members in 164 different countries. We welcome you to worship with us if you are visiting or coming to live in the area, irrespective of your religious affiliation or none. We are an inclusive, ecumenical and friendly parish with people of all age groups and backgrounds. We cherish the broad nature of Anglican belief and worship which is both Catholic and Reformed. We seek to spread the Gospel message of the forgiveness and love of God and neighbour. We look to deepen our faith and serve God through our worship, activities, and outreach to both the local and world wide community through practical service and financial support.

15/09/2026

🎭 Calling all aspiring actors! We hope to stage an evening of short one act plays in November.

If you would like to be part of this, please feel free to get in touch with Deirdre Leeson, Sarah in the parish office or Ross by next Monday, 21st September!

This is just for fun!

All ages, all experience levels, all are very welcome, no previous experience on stage required! 🎭

31/08/2026

Summer Fair 2026 was another huge success! Despite the bad weather, we had a great day at our Countries of the World Summer Fair! ☔️

A huge thank you to Sarah, Julie, Tina, to everyone who set up, ran all the stalls, games and activities, to everyone who donated, cleared up, and to everyone who came and supported the day! 😊

Many thanks also to all our very generous raffle prize sponsors-
Tirlan, Ashford, Nova Nails Fishers, Salon H, Shoreline Leisure, Catalyst Coffee, The Coffee Place, Adrian Dunne Pharmacy Newtownmountkennedy 🎫 and thanks also to Jonny Watchorn, Daybreak Newcastle.

Thank you all!

Everyone’s support, help, enthusiasm, and community spirit is greatly appreciated! 🌍

God bless, Ross

29/08/2026

🌍 we’re almost set up inside the parish centre and school for our ‘Countries of the World Summer Fair’ ! 🗺️ come along and enjoy, looking forward to seeing you!! Today 12-4 pm 😎

📅 Saturday, 29th August
🕛 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Parish Centre, Newcastle (A63 X782) / St Francis’ NS (A63 YX22)
🎟️ Free Entry for All!

Join us at the end of community week for a fun-filled afternoon bursting with flair and community spirit! 😎

Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone! ☀️

🌟 Highlights Include:

Delicious cake stalls and sizzling BBQ!
Toys, Tea room, Bric-a-Brac, books, kids clothes and plenty of treasures to discover!
Children’s games (everyone is a winner!), competitions, and races 🥇
Crafts 🎨 Treasure hunt &
A raffle with fabulous prizes!

🎪 Lots of fun awaits!

Please do come along and support the day, it’s a great chance for us to get together as a community and enjoy good fun, food and games! 😊

It will also help to raise much needed funds for the restoration of our beautiful historic churches and to fund our youth clubs, groups and activities! 💛

Looking forward to seeing you!!

26/08/2026

As part of community week, we have an ecumenical service this morning at 10.30am in Newcastle Community Centre.

All are very welcome!

Please note that there is no Holy Communion service this morning in St. Matthew's Church.

25/08/2026

📣 This Saturday!!

Parishes of Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy Summer Fair, Saturday 29th August! In the Parish Centre, Newcastle and St Francis’ NS school grounds!🎪

This years theme is ‘Countries of the World’ 🌍

Please join us for everyone’s end of summer favourite day out!! ☀️

Lots of Stalls (including baked goods, country kitchen, plants, toys, books and much more!), games for the young and the young at heart, BBQ, children’s area, raffle, treasure hunt, tea room, etc. 😎

Fun for all the family!! 🎈

We are looking forward to welcoming you!! 😊

23/08/2026

A part of Community week in Newcastle we have two events on in the Parish Centre today. The Castle talk at 2.30 and then a talk on Newcastle graveyard with Ross at 4pm.

(The graveyard talk will take place in the graveyard, meeting at the parish centre at 4 pm)

All are very welcome!

21/08/2026

To everyone receiving their Leaving Certificate results today, may you know God's love and His guidance as you navigate your way.

Whether the path you take is how you imagined, or now looks a little different, may God’s word light your way. May you be secure in the knowledge that your family, friends, and community are here to support you.

Also please remember that your hopes, dreams and aspirations may change and you will find your place in the world and a way to achieve it. While today is an important day, it most certainly does not define who you are or your path in life.

We are all here to help and support you as you begin to navigate the next part of your journey. Wishing you all every blessing for the future.
God bless, Ross

17/08/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, 19th August in St Matthew’s Church at 8 pm for a talk by our diocesan lay minister Caroline Tindal, entitled ‘The potted history of St Matthew’s Church’

St. Matthew’s Church stands at the heart of Newtownmountkennedy as one of its most enduring heritage landmarks, a quiet yet powerful testament to the village’s long and layered past. Built in the early nineteenth century, the church reflects the architectural character and spiritual life of a community that has grown, changed, and thrived around it for generations. Its elegant stone façade, framed by mature trees and the rolling Wicklow landscape, offers a sense of continuity in a town that has seen remarkable transformation.

Stepping inside St. Matthew’s, visitors are met with a warm, contemplative space shaped by centuries of worship and local memory. The timbered roof, the soft light filtering through stained‑glass windows, and the simplicity of its interior design speak to a tradition of craftsmanship rooted in both practicality and devotion. Every feature—from the carved pulpit to the memorial plaques—carries echoes of the people who gathered here, marking life’s milestones and weaving their stories into the fabric of the parish.

Today, St. Matthew’s Church remains a cherished symbol of local history—an architectural anchor, a spiritual refuge, and a cultural touchstone. Its presence invites reflection, appreciation, and a renewed sense of belonging for all who pass through its doors.

The talk is free but please book a space, for catering purposes!

Thank you!

https://bookwhen.com/heritage-week-2026-newtownmountkennedy =ev-sydsc-20260819200000

21/07/2026

We are really looking forward to Saturday night's concert in the Parish Centre, with the return of Chris Holland!! 🎶

There are only a handful of tickets left!!! Don't miss out on a great evening!

Please contact Caroline if you would like tickets. All tickets need to be pre booked, there will be none available at the door!

Thank you!

12/07/2026

Today is the National Day of Commemoration, when we remember all the Irish men and women who lost their lives in past and current wars and while serving on United Nations peacekeeping missions.

It is also Sea Sunday, when we remember and pray for those in peril on the sea. We pray for all those men and women who ensure the supply of our food, oil and other goods on which we depend, for those who harvest the bounty of the sea.

O Lord, God of the heavens, the earth, and the deepest oceans,
we lift up our hearts today in gratitude and prayer for those who dedicate their lives to the service of others, and for those whose callings take them far from home upon the vast and unpredictable waters.

We ask for Your hand of protection over the men and women of our defence forces, and give thanks for all Irishmen and Irishwomen who have served throughout the ages . Be with them in the face of danger. Watch over their families. Let their dedication always pave a path towards a true and lasting peace in our world

We pray for the mariners, the fishermen, and all who labour upon the great deep. The sea is vast, and its power reminds us of our own smallness. When the storms rage and the waves swell, be their anchor and their safe harbour. Guide them safely through perilous waters and bring them back to their home shores and the embrace of their loved ones.
May Your presence be a constant shield for those on land, in the air, and across the waves. Give them strength for the day, peace for the night, and the comfort of knowing they are never far from your love.
Amen.

Address

Parish Centre, Newcastle
Wicklow
A63X782

Telephone

+35312819300

Website

http://www.newcastleparish.org/

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