Parish of Ashford & Glenealy

Churches & Parish Centres

About the Parish

The parish of Ashford was formed in 1864 when it split from Wicklow to become a separate parish. It includes the entire civil parish of Killiskey together with part of the civil parishes of Rathnew, Glenealy, Kilcommon, Derrylossary, and Upper & Lower Newcastle. The parish covers an area of approx. 10,200ha.

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Contact Details

Parish PriestFr Aquinas Duffy P.P. – 0404-67196 aquinas.duffy@dublindiocese.ie
CurateFr Eamonn Crosson C.C. – 0404-40540 eamonncrosson@gmail.com
DeaconRev Jeremy Seligman
Emailashfordglenealyparish@gmail.com
Parish SecretaryDebbie Hanlon
Wicklow Parish Officeparishofficewicklow@gmail.com
Wicklow Parish Office0404-61699

Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford

Saturday Vigil6.00pm
Holy Days10.00am
Weekdays10.00am

St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy

Sunday10.30 am
Holy DaysVigil 7.30pm

If Holy Day falls on a Monday there is no Vigil Mass, Mass will be at 7.30pm on the Monday.


Services for Christmas 2024

Christmas Eve Vigil 24 Dec

6.00 pmChurch of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford

Christmas Day 25 Dec

10.30 amSt. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy
12.00 pmChurch of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford
Please check the latest parish newsletter for changes to Mass times, in particular during religious festivals such as Easter and Christmas.

Baptism

Ashford:
First Sunday of the month at 12.00 (noon)
Glenealy:
Third Saturday of the month at 12.00 (noon)
Additional Info:

Note: At least one month’s notice is required. Attendance at a ‘Parent’s Preparation meeting’ is also required.

Please make your booking through the Parish Office (0404-61699).

See our Sacraments page for full details: Sacraments

The parish of Ashford was formed in 1864.

The Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Ashford recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, and St. Joseph’s Church in Rathnew is even older.

Read about the history of the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Ashford and St. Joseph’s Church in Glenealy:

History of Ashford Parish

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