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 24 Feb 2023

Donabate Church Programme for Lent 2023

Lenten Reflection Time – Starting this weekend, come and join us each Sunday of Lent at 6pm in St. Patrick’s church as we take some quiet … Continue reading


Mon 30 Jan 2023

Rosary

Our Lady of Fatima requested that people pray in reparation for 5 consecutive First Saturdays to bring Peace to the World. Our Lady said to … Continue reading


Fri 30 Sep 2022

Parish Newsletter 11/12 March 2023

St. Patrick’s Day – This coming Friday 17th March is the feast of St. Patrick, our Patron Saint.  Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Pat … Continue reading


Parish Notices 18/19 March 2023

St. Patrick’s Day – This coming Friday 17th March is the feast of St. Patrick, our Patron Saint.  Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Pat … 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