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

Fri 3 Jul 2020

Mass Intentions 4 – 12 July 2020

Mass Intentions St. Patrick’s Donabate – Saturday 4 – Sunday 12 July 2020   Saturday 4   10.00 AM     Saturday 4   6.30 PM   Special Intention   Sunday 5     11.00 AM   Eamonn Boylan, Mable … Continue reading →


Fri 26 Jun 2020

Mass Leaflet 4/5 July 2020

Mass Leaflet 5 July 2020


Fri 12 Jun 2020

Re-opening Balheary Church for Mass with a Congregation

Balheary Church Health & Safety Important Steps for Re-Opening our Church for Weekend Mass Weekend Mass commencing Sunday 5 July at 11.30 To be able to open our Church in a safe and healthy environment VOLUNTEERS are needed, please contact … Continue reading →


Parish Notices 4/5 July 2020

Our live streaming link has changed from mcnmedia.tv to churchmedia.tv. Mass will resume in St. Ita’s Church on Sunday 12 July at 9.30.  With the current restrictions of 50 people attending indoor gatherings the number allowed at the moment in … 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 →