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

Fri 1 Sep 2023

Prayer Service, St. Patrick’s Church, Donabate

There will be no 10am Mass on Saturday 9th & 16th September, instead there will be a Prayer Service.


Fri 18 Aug 2023

September Sunday Morning Mass Time Schedule

There will be no 9.30 Mass in Portrane this Sunday instead the 9.30 will be celebrated in Balheary Church.                                                                          Mass will resume in Portrane at … Continue reading


Fri 21 Jul 2023

Parish Newsletter 16/17 September 2023

There will be no 9.30 Mass in Portrane this Sunday instead the 9.30 Mass will be celebrated in Balheary.                                Mass will resume at 9.30 am … Continue reading


Sun 26 Jun 2022

PARISH SYNODAL GATHERINGS FEEDBACK

In preparation for the upcoming Synod next year – a major gathering of the world’s bishops and other members of the Church – Pope Francis … Continue reading


Fri 18 Feb 2022

Donabate Daily Mass Intentions Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September 2023

Monday 18 Mass for the People     Tuesday 19 Special Intention Darren Flood   Wednesday 20 John Brehony (RD)    Thursday 21 Special Intention Fr. … 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 16/17 September 2023

There will be no 9.30 Mass in Portrane this Sunday instead the 9.30 Mass will be celebrated in Balheary.                                Mass will resume at 9.30 am … 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