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

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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Wed 31 Jan 2024

Ecological Action Plan

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Tue 3 Oct 2023

Ecological Action Plan

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Fri 21 Jul 2023

Parish Newsletter 11 May 2025

Donabate Portrane Darkness into Light 2025       The annual Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House takes place at 4:15am on Sat 10th May at    venues across the Country and the world, including … Continue reading


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 11 May 2025

Maranatha – our May Maranatha reflection event takes place on Friday next, 2nd May, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in St. Patrick’s Church and will also … 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