There are some very good videos and resources for both parents and candidates for Confirmation at
https://www.dublindiocese.ie/missionministry/youth-young-adults/confirmation-connect/
Added on: 18/03/2026
News & Events
Parish Partnership Funding Support Officer - 23/02/2026
Parish Partnership Funding Support Officer
Through the generosity of our faith communities, parishes fundraise for essential financial resources that sustain the work and mission of the Archdiocese.
To support this vital work, the Office for Financial Development, based at the Dublin Diocesan Offices, works closely with clergy and lay parish Continue reading...
Added on: 23/02/2026
Masses for Ash Wednesday 18th February - 15/02/2026
Wednesday 18th February 2026 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Season of Lent. Masses in the St Mantan Partnership of Parishes on Ash Wednesday are:
Wicklow: 8 AM and 10 AM
Ashford and Barndarrig: 10 AM
Rathnew: 7 PM
Glenealy: 8 PM
Added on: 15/02/2026
Dates for Confirmation and First Holy Communion 2026 - 03/02/2026
The list of dates for First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation for the St Mantan Partnership of Parishes in 2026 is below
Added on: 03/02/2026
Sacramental Statistics for 2025 - 16/01/2026
The St Mantan Partnership of Parishes comprises the parishes of Wicklow-Rathnew, Kilbride-Barndarrrig-Brittas Bay and Ashford-Glenealy. There are seven churches in the partnership. Three priests serve the partnership. For the year 2025 there were
158 Baptisms
First Holy Communions: 209
Confirmations: 223
Weddings: 21
Funerals 102.
Added on: 16/01/2026
Child Safeguarding and Protection Newsletter Jan 2026 - 15/01/2026
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Added on: 15/01/2026
Feast of the Epiphany 6th January - 02/01/2026
Tuesday next is the feast of the Epiphany. Mass Times for the feast are below
Monday Vigil Masses Wicklow 6 PM Barndarrig 7.30 PM Glenealy 8 PM Tuesday 6th Wicklow 10 AM Ashford 10 AM Rathnew 7 PM
Added on: 02/01/2026
