Parish of Killannin

I welcome you to our Killannin parish website. All Masses are livestreamed via webcam.

Blessing of the Sick: The Mass of the Blessing of the Sick will be celebrated on Tuesday 16^th December at 7.30pm. The celebrant will be Fr Conor McDonough OP of the Dominican Community in Claddagh.

Live Crib: Galway Cathedral will host its annual Live Crib on Tuesday 16^th December from 11.30am until 4.00pm at the Salmon Weir Bridge entrance. Members of the Cathedral community play the parts of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus and the shepherds, and will be joined by choirs from local national schools singing Christmas carols. All are welcome!

Parish Christmas cards: Parish Christmas cards are on sale in the church porch after Mass; €2.50 each. All who receive them will be included in the Triduum of Masses on the 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th December at 10.00am.

Season of Christmas: Masses celebrating the birth of Jesus – 24^th December Christmas Eve 6.00pm (children) and 8.30pm. Christmas Day 11.00am.

Christmas Dues: Christmas Dues envelopes can be collected in the sacristy.

Remembrance Mass: The annual Mass remembering all babies who died around the time of birth through stillbirth, neonatal loss or miscarriage will take place on Sunday 21^st December 2025 at 6.00pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore. Parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and all who carry these little ones in their hearts are warmly invited: contact Róisín at 083 0322262 for further information.

Department of Education Survey on the Future of Primary School Patronage: FINAL CALL 

The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important. It will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland. It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage have their voice heard. It is equally important that those who wish for a Catholic Education for their children and for those who would wish for sacramental preparation within school would have their voice heard also. For those reasons and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, please participate in this survey if you are a parent or a prospective parent of a primary school student. The survey can be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey.