Donabate, Portrane & Balheary Parish

Registered Charity Number: 20016166

We would like to extend our welcome to you to the parish of Donabate Portrane and Balheary and to introduce the church services available to you and your family. This website has been developed to present helpful information and a sense of belonging. It is also an invitation to become involved at some level in the life of the parish and to use your talents in the service of others. Whether you have lived here for many years or have recently moved here does not matter; you are currently part of a welcoming and caring faith community.

Current News

Sat 5 Jul 2025

Building Hope Powerpoint – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Building Hope Powerpoint – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Please find the PowerPoint presentation for Building Hope below from Masses on the 15th of June . … Continue reading


Thu 3 Jul 2025

Cemetery Sunday & Blessing of Graves

Parish of Donabate, Portrane & Balheary Blessing of Graves 2025   Friday 18th July @ 3pm – St. Ita’s Cemetery, Portrane   Saturday 19th July … Continue reading


Tue 10 Jun 2025

Building Hope – Pentecost weekend Presentations

Building Hope Powerpoint – Pentecost Please find the PowerPoint presentation for Building Hope below from Masses this weekend. If you have any questions, please reach … Continue reading


Wed 28 Aug 2024

Season of Creation Building Hope with Open Hearts Pastoral Letter & Information Leaflet

Pastoral Letter Sept 2024 Prayer for Season of Creation 2024 The Season of Creation Letter 2024  


Thu 18 Apr 2024

Child Safeguarding Policy 2023

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Parish Privacy Policy

Updated Parish Privacy Statement – 24 March 2023 This privacy statement outlines how Donabate, Portrane & Balheary Parish manages the information you provide while using … Continue reading

Parish Notices 6 July 2025

Hospitality Dates for the diary: Tea and coffee after mass will run throughout the summer every 2 weeks in the Parish hall. Everyone is welcome! We will … Continue reading

Child Protection Policy Statement

We in the Parish of Donabate, Portrane and Balheary value and encourage the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities … Continue reading

Dublin Diocesan Synodal Pathway

Pope Francis is inviting all Catholics, the baptised and anyone of good faith all across the world to take part in a time of listening … Continue reading