Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore

17/06/2026

Dont forget Men's Health Week 2026...

An Chéad Chath is delighted to host a Men's Health Week afternoon in the brand-new USAC building on Lakeshore Drive (H91 AN2E), today, 17 June, from 1500 hrs until 1900 hrs. This event is open to the public and over sixteen different agencies/organisations will come together to provide lots of interesting health related information for men of all ages.

See you in USAC!

16/06/2026

The Irish Defence Forces had a wonderful and fruitful pilgrimage to Lourdes recently where we joined over 18,000 military personnel from around the world to pray for peace during the 66th International Military Pilgrimage. Why not consider coming with us next year from 20th to 25th May 2027?

Here's a video recalling some precious moments of this year's pilgrimage for the Sentinels of Peace.

Le 66e PMI est désormais terminé 🫡+ de 18 000 pèlerins étaient ré...

14/06/2026

Our Mass schedule for the coming week...

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Gerard Dowd, SDB, who died on Friday and who gave 17 years of his priestly life as a Chaplain to the Forces, firstly in The Curragh and subsequently in Custume Barracks, Athlone. Fr Gerard will be buried in his native Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on Monday. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

11/06/2026

Men's Health Week 2026

An Chéad Chath is delighted to host a Men's Health Week afternoon in the brand-new USAC building on Lakeshore Drive (H91 AN2E), on Wednesday, 17 June, from 1500 hrs until 1900 hrs. This event is open to the public and sixteen different agencies/organisations will come together to provide lots of interesting health related information for men of all ages. Mark it in your diary today.

10/06/2026

Vacancy – Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education

The Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. As a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Team, the successful candidate will support religious education in primary schools and assist parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. The successful applicant will hold a degree in Education or Theology, have excellent communication and computer skills, proven experience of the Grow in Love programme, and a full driving licence with access to a car. Fluency in Irish would be an advantage. A commitment to the ethos and mission of the Catholic Church is essential. Check out www.clonfertgalway.ie/jobs for further information. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.

09/06/2026

We extend our congratulations to baby Theodore Martin Grady, son of Lt Keith Grady of An Chéad Chath and his wife Lisa, who was Baptised recently in his home parish at Saint Mary's Church in Westport. We welcome Theodore into the Christian family and pray God's blessing upon him always.

08/06/2026

Corpus Christi Procession
Sunday, 07 June 2026

A huge crowd, led by many girls and boys who recently received their first Holy Communion, gathered on Sunday for the Annual Corpus Christi Procession, which made its way from Saint Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore Parish, to Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore, for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The weather wasn't the best, but the occasion was beautiful. Thanks to all who organised it and who helped out on the day.

May Jesus, who continues to walk among us, continue to bless and guide our steps every day.

Our church is open daily for your quiet, personal prayer before Jesus, truly present in the Tabernacle. Come and spend some time with Him.

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Before the Blessed Sacrament

Outside the church the noisy traffic flows past.
People rush here and there.
But I have left that world behind
and I am here before you, Lord.
I do not exclude my brothers and sisters.
I bring them with me,
and all my comrades in the Defence Forces,
for I know that they are equally dear to you.
I have nothing.
Yet I know that because I have you,
I have everything.
I close my mind and open my heart,
and so I am at peace.
Here I experience my true worth,
which consists,
not in my possessions or achievements,
but in knowing that I am loved by you.

O sacrament most holy,
O sacrament divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving
be every moment thine.

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07/06/2026

Our Mass schedule for the coming week...

05/06/2026

Holy Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore, this (Friday) morning at 0930 hrs. All are welcome.

02/06/2026

A message from Bishop Michael for all those sitting for State examinations in the coming days...

Be assured of our prayers for you here at Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore.