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 4 Oct 2024

Synod 2024 Newsletter

We have all been asked to pray for everyone taking part in the Synod assembly in Rome this month. Holy God, You have made us … Continue reading


Fri 27 Sep 2024

Screening of The Letter – Wednesday 2 October 2024

“The Parish Ecological Group is hosting a screening of The Letter, a new documentary about how spiritual values call us to take action on the … Continue reading


Fri 20 Sep 2024

St. Bernadette Relic Pilgrimage

St Bernadette relic pilgrimage


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

Dublin-Diocesan-Child-Safeguarding-Policy-2023


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 28 & 29 September 2024

Thank you to all who contributed to the St. Vincent de Paul Church Gate   Collection last weekend.  The amount raised was €3,490.00. We wish all … 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