Donabate, Portrane & Balheary Parish

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

Tue 20 Sep 2011

Pre-Marriage Courses 2011

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses 2012 Please visit www.accord.ie for information on courses or contact 01-4784400   NAOMI PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES 2011 Naomi, 11, Marlbourough Court, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. Ph:  878 6156 / naomipremarriage@naomi.ie / www.irishweddingsonline.com


Fri 9 Sep 2011

Emmaus Vocation Journey

Is priesthood for You?  If you ever ponder the question in your heart…Am I being called to the priesthood?, then this group is for you.  We invite the Lord to walk with us and through prayer, reflection and discussion in … Continue reading


Fri 9 Sep 2011

E-zine for November

Greetings from the Office of Evangelisation           E-Good News – our online e-zine for November is online www.evangelisation.ie is now online. Please add the link to your parish notices/newsletters/announcements/social media etc.         It can also be downloaded to iphones etc … Continue reading


Parish Notices

CROSSCARE Drug & Alcohol Programme Inform yourself about drugs, alcohol and prevention – Know where to find help, when needed.   Crosscare Drug & Alcohol Programme is a resource to parishes in the Dublin Diocese.  Contact 01 836 0911 or email:  … 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 that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights … Continue reading