Parish of Donaghmore 
PLEASE REFER TO THE PARISH NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN FOR DATES FOR BAPTISMS IN DONAGHMORE & GALBALLY.
Welcome to the Parish of Donaghmore
The people of our parish show a great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish.
If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrations, give your time and talents as a volunteer in one of the many lay ministries and/or provide financial support. We would like to offer our sincere thanks and encourage you to continue to be part of our parish family as it grows and develops.
Mass Times
Church of St Patrick, Donaghmore
| The times for Masses in Donaghmore (see tab "Galbally" for mass times there): | |
| Mon to Fri | 9:30am each day Mon to Fri. Tuesday - Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after 9:30am mass until 5:30pm. Donaghmore and via livestream. |
| Sat | No morning mass. Confessions from 5:15pm until 5:45pm. 6:00pm (Vigil) Donaghmore and via livestream. |
| Sunday | 11:00am Donaghmore and via livestream. |
Church of St John the Baptist, Galbally
| The times for Masses in Galbally: | |
| Mon | No morning Mass. Devotions in Galbally @ 7.30pm |
| Tue to Fri | 10:00am Galbally and via livestream. |
| Saturday | No Vigil (6pm in Donaghmore and via livestream) |
| Sunday | 10:00am Galbally and via livestream. |
Notices
BAPTISMS
December 4, 2025
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS & MASSES 2025
November 24, 2025
CONFESSIONS :
GALBALLY SATURDAY 20th DEC 10am-12pm
DONAGHMORE SATURDAY 20th DEC 10am – 1pm
ALSO 14th & 21st DEC after all weekend Masses
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES:
NO MORNING MASSES
GALBALLY @ 6pm
DONAGHMORE @ 8pm
CHRISTMAS DAY:
DONAGHMORE 8am
DONAGHMORE 11am
GALBALLY 10am
ST STEPHEN’S DAY :
NO MORNING MASS ( D’MORE)
CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUETS
November 6, 2025
Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets are now available from the Church Sacristies. All donations go towards the Sick and Retired Priests Fund in the diocese, and all Christmas masses will be offered for the intentions requested.
Remembrance Masses – 2025
October 18, 2025
Masses will be celebrated in both churches for all deceased parishioners and those buried in our parish over the past year, since 1st November 2024.
All bereaved families are invited to attend and all parishioners are welcome to join.
St Patrick’s Donaghmore – Wed 5th November @ 7.30pm
St John’s Galbally …
Confirmation & Holy Communion Dates 2026
October 4, 2025
Confirmation for all primary schools in the parish:
Friday March 6th @ 5pm in St John’s Galbally.
Holy Communion:
Sat 25th April @ 11am in St Patrick’s Donaghmore:
Blessed Patrick O’Loughran PS Castlecaulfield & St
Mary’s PS Carland.
Sat 9th May @ 11am in St John’s…