Welcome to our Parishes

Diary Dates
Confirmation Day in Mountrath / Ballyfin Parishes
Sat. 14th March 2020
Ceremony in Mountrath Ch. 11.00 am
Ceremony in Ballyfin Ch. 2.30 pm

New 1st Holy Communion Dates
Ballyfin Parish Sat. 23rd May 11.00 am
Mountrath Parish Sun. 24th May 11.30 am
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Please note that both 1st Holy Communion
Dates have been changed (to
accommodate Families and

Mountrath School of Grinds
(In conjunction with Mountrath Community Forum)

Do you know someone who needs a little extra help with
* Leaving Cert Maths
* Irish
* English
* French
* Primary School Grinds
All ages and levels catered for students in Primary and Secondary School.
Grinds will take place in Bridigine Convent and will be done by qualified

Mountrath Community School OPEN NIGHT
School Tour and Information for Parents and intending 1st Years, for the academic year 2020/2021 on Tues. Oct. 1st 2019 – Registration commences at 6.30pm, followed by school tour. Enrolment Period (school opening hours) is Mon. 7th Oct. to Fri. 11th Oct. 2019. Assessment and an opportunity to Experience the Optional Subjects, is on Thurs.

Celebration of Parish Ministries
You are most welcome to our Celebration of Parish and Ministry at 7.00 pm Mass this Saturday in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath – followed by Cup of tea and Dance in St. Philomena’s Hall (the Convent)
Once again, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family to be part of this very special celebration

Paddy Dowling – Ballyfin Road, Mountrath . R.I.P.

Deep sadness following passing of extremely decorated Camross hurler
By LaoisToday Reporter – 29th August 2019

There is deep sadness in Camross following the passing of one of its most beloved sons – Paddy Dowling.

An excellent hurler who represented Laois and Camross, Paddy went on to serve as secretary of his