Notices

Clarecare Family Support Services

Published on April 3, 2020

Dear all,

Family life has become somewhat more complicated now that we have to respond to Covid-19. We very much appreciate the new challenges presented to parents and families at this time.

How we work with families has changed temporarily due to the current restrictions in place so unfortunately we are not in a position…


Funerals during Covid -19

Published on April 3, 2020

Attendance at funerals during the Covid-19 restrictions.

The Government has said that immediate family members can still attend funeral services of loved ones, including those who may have died from Covid-19, as long as social distancing is applied.

No more than 10 people should attend in places of worship and at the graveside, but that…


Victim Assistance

Published on April 2, 2020

We are all overwhelmed by the Corona virus outbreak and we hope that you and yours are all safe and healthy.

Now more than ever we need to stay calm, be resourceful, and do what we do best: focus on supporting each other.

As a national charity that offers “emotional” and “practical” support to all…


“Vinny in a Van”

Published on April 2, 2020

will be available as a grocery delivery service in the coming weeks for anyone who may need it but specifically those self-isolating who
can’t access other supports.

You will be able to pay for your groceries by cash or tap on your doorstep.

You can access the…


Killaloe Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Published on April 2, 2020

It is with profound regret we announce that the Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 26th June 2020 has been rescheduled to 29th June 2021.

The decision was taken by the Diocese in consultation with Joe Walsh Tours in the light of the Covid – 19 Coronavirus Pandemic which prevents us guaranteeing the health and…


Parish Office

Published on March 27, 2020

To help us to be as proactive as possible to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of clergy, parish personnel and parishioners the following procedure will be effective from Saturday, 28th March ’20

All Parish Offices will be closed to the public, but parish business can continue by way of telephone,…


Webcam ~ Clarecastle Church

Published on March 26, 2020

In these very challenging and difficult times we continue to wish one another well, and to reach out to each other through prayer, social media and communication with family, friends. Let us in these days be aware of our need as human beings to have contact with one another.

In this regard and…


Baptisms

Published on March 26, 2020

On direction from the HSE, the Bishops have issued a Memo stating that Baptisms will not take place until further notice.

Baptisms already booked can be rescheduled at a later date.


First Friday ~ This Friday 3rd April.

Published on March 26, 2020

Please note that the Priests of the parish will not be visiting housebound parishioners this First Friday.


Clarecastle & Ballyea Heritage & Wildlife Group

Published on March 20, 2020

Have set up an instagram account featuring many images taken from it’s large collection of photographs and research documents at:

instagram.com/clarecastleheritage .