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

Mon 9 Dec 2024

Christmas Schedule 2024

St. Patrick’s Parish Donabate, Portrane & Balheary                Christmas Schedule 2024                                                                                              Christmas Carol Service – Sunday 15 December at 7pm – Donabate Church Communal … Continue reading


Mon 9 Dec 2024

Second Sunday of Advent Retreat 8 December – Noel Keating

Donabate Talk on Meditation (Noel Keating)


Mon 2 Dec 2024

First Sunday of Advent Retreat 1 December 2024 – Martina Kavanagh

Advent Retreat Donabate 1 Dec 2024 Martina Kavanagh (Balally Parish)


Fri 1 Nov 2024

Share Newsletter 9 & 10 November 2024

sharenewsletter9and10Nov2024


Fri 4 Oct 2024

Synod 2024 Newsletter & Prayer

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


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 7 & 8 December 2024

Maranatha –   Our December Maranatha event takes place on Friday next, 6th December, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in St. Patrick’s Church and will also be broadcast on our … 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