Adoration of the Eucharist
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin)
to prepare for Christmas in Rathcairn Church Thursday 11 December, 7-9 pm and every Friday in Athboy Church after 9.30am Mass

Credo Christmas Carol Celebration
2025-12-12 19:00 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
in Athboy Church on Friday 12th December, tickets €15 available at the door.

Christmas Bingo & 25 Prize Raffle
2025-12-14 15:00 | Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy, C15YP2K
Sunday 14th December 3pm, Darnley Lodge Hotel.
Raffle tickets €5 on sale after all Masses this weekend – 6th & 7th Dec.
Thanks to all who organise and support our Parish Bingo during the year.

Bingo
2026-01-18 15:00
in aid of Parish funds next Sunday 18th January

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
2026-02-11 09:30 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
Wednesday 11th February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
9.30am Mass on Wednesday will be celebrated at the altar dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in Athboy Church.

Bingo
2026-02-15 15:00 | Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy, C15YP2K
in aid of Parish funds, Sunday 15th February at 3pm in the Darnley Lodge Hotel.

Church Cleaning
2026-02-24 19:30
Volunteers would be welcome after Mass on Tuesday evening (24th February) to assist with cleaning and preparing the church for the Confirmation on Thursday & Friday.

Ceremony of Light
2026-02-25 19:30 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
on Wednesday 25th February for the Confirmation classes in our parish schools in Athboy Church at 7.30pm.

Confirmation
2026-02-27 15:00 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
Bishop Deenihan will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the 6th class pupils in Athboy Church on Friday 27th February at 3pm.

Bingo
2026-03-01 15:00
in aid of Parish funds Sunday, 1st March, at 3pm.
All support welcome.

First Confession - Rathcairn
2026-03-03 14:00
The children in Second Class will celebrate their First Confession at 2pm on Tuesday 3rd March, in Rathcairn Church and at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th March, in Athboy Church.
Parents and family members welcome to the ceremonies.

First Confession - Athboy
2026-03-04 19:30 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland

Easter Bingo & Raffle
2026-03-29 15:00
in aid of Parish funds, Sunday 29th March, at 3pm. All support welcome

Chrism Mass
2026-04-01 19:00
will be celebrated by Bishop Deenihan in Mullingar Cathedral on Wednesday, 1st April at 7pm.
All are welcome.

Holy Thursday - Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
On Holy Thursday Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his apostles.
He washed the feet of his friends, he changed bread and wine into his Body and Blood and said, “Do this in memory of me.”
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper 7.30pm in Athboy Church
Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 9pm.

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross
2026-04-03 15:00 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
On Good Friday Jesus died on the Cross. We remember how Jesus carried the Cross as a sign of his love for us.
Stations of the Cross 3pm.

Good Friday - Celebration of the Lord's Passion
2026-04-03 19:30 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
On Good Friday Jesus died on the Cross. We remember how Jesus carried the Cross as a sign of his love for us.
Stations of the Cross 3pm.
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7.30pm

Confessions available after the ceremonies.

Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
2026-04-04 19:30 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
On Holy Saturday night at 7.30pm we wait in darkness to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
We light the Paschal Fire, then light our candles from the Paschal Candle to remember Jesus is our Light.

Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time - Athboy
2026-05-16 10:00 | St James Church Athboy, St James' Church, O'Growney Street, Athboy, Athboy, C15F763, Ireland
will be held on Saturday 16th May @ 10am in St James’ Church, Athboy.

Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time - Rathcairn
2026-05-17 10:15
will be held on Sunday 17th May in Rathcairn Church @ 10.15am.

Rathmore Cemetery Devotions
2026-06-21 15:00
Cemetery Devotions: Rathmore Sunday 21st June

Athboy Cemetery Devotions
2026-06-28 15:00
Athboy Cemetery Devotions Sunday 28th June @ 3pm
