Welcome to our Parish
The people of our parish show a .great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish.
If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrations, give your time and talents as a volunteer in one of the many lay ministries and/or provide financial support. We would like to offer our sincere thanks and encourage you to continue to be part of our parish family as it grows and develops.
If you are new to our parish, you are very welcome and we invite and encourage you to reach out to us. Please contact any of our priests, our Parish Pastoral Worker or the Parish Office, all of our contact details can be found on the Contact us page, we would really love to hear from you and see how we can be of service to you.
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Mass Intentions – 4th Sunday of Lent – 30th March 2025
Mass Saturday 29th March – Crookstown
Liam McLoughlin (1st A)
Peggy Wall (A)
Agnes Cusack (A)
John & Mary Williamson (A)
May Finnegan – Ballybarney (A)
Kathleen Fennin – Ballybarney (A)
Patrick O’Connor – Ballytore (1st A)
Recently Deceased: Christopher (Christy)Kelly,
Dara Kissane and Sheila Anthony Casey
Mass Sunday 30th March – Ballymount
…Mass Intentions – 3rd Sunday of Lent – 23rd March 2025
Recently Deceased
Christopher(Christy)Kelly
Dara Kissane
Mass Saturday 22nd March – Crookstown
Robert (Bob)O’Connor-Narraghmore (A)
Steve Kavanagh-Crookstown (A)
Patsy Keogh-Lipstown (A)
Frank Keogh-Grangecon (A)
Kathleen Farrell-Boleybeg (A)
Johnny Doyle-Portersize (A)
Mass Sunday 23rd March – Ballymount
Recently Deceased
Christopher (Christy)Kelly and
Dara Kissane
MASS SUNDAY 23rd March – KILMEAD
Noelle O’Connor(19thA)
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Lenten Prayer Nights in the parishes of Athy, Narraghmore, Moone & Castledermot
LENTEN PRAYER NIGHTS
Lenten prayer nights continues in Ss. Mary & Laurence’s Church, Crookstown on Wednesday 19th March at 7:00pm. The theme of our Lenten Prayer nights is The Jubilee of Hope, during this Lent may we find hope in all we see and all we do. We must fan the flame of hope that…
Mass Intentions – 2nd Sunday of Lent – 16th March 2025
Mass Saturday 15th March – Crookstown
Austin Fleming (A)
Patrick Fleming (A)
Jack Donovan-Mullaghmast-Athy (1stA)
Anne Rose Maher (A)
Tommy O’Connor-Blackhall (A)
Marie O’Connor-Blackhall (A)
Margaret(Madge) Delaney (A)
Paschal Timmons-Ballitore (A)
Peter Lynam-Late of Mullaghmast (A)
Eddie Nolan-Blackrath (A)
Baby Martin Mackey (Months Mind)
Sarah O’Brien-Narraghmore (A) and her son Ciaran
MASS SUNDAY 16th …
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Ss. Mary and Laurence Church, Crookstown

Welcome to the Church of Ss Mary & Laurence in Crookstown, the parish church of the parish of Narraghmore.
Set in rural south Kildare, with it’s proximity to many fine receptions venues, the beautiful church of Ss Mary & Laurence is a popular church for the celebration of weddings.
The current church has been serving the parish community since the 1860’s. It boasts a stained glass window in honour of Cardinal Paul Cullen, who was born close by in Ballitore. St Laurence O’Toole, who is co-patron of our parish, was born close by, just outside Castledermot.
The faith community of Ss Mary & Laurence make every effort to ensure that our church is warm and welcoming for parishioners and visitors alike, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Saturday | 7.00pm |
Wednesday & Friday | 9.30am |
Holy Day Vigil | 7.00pm |
St. Ita's Church, Kilmead

Welcome to the beautiful Church of St Ita in the village of Kilmead.
St Ita’s is a chapel of ease of the parish of Narraghmore, having served the community here since the late eighteenth century. The faith community of St Ita’s are justifiably proud of our church, we strive to keep it in good order, warm and well presented. Your support would be very much appreciated.
Sunday | 10.30am |
Weekday - subject to change or cancellation without notice | 10am |
St. Joseph's Church, Ballymount

Welcome the church of St Joseph, Ballymount. St Joseph’s is a chapel of ease of the parish of Narraghmore.
The faith community work very hard to keep the church in good order. Is is a vibrant faith community who take great care and pride in the church. Keeping the church well maintained both inside and out, with beautifully appointed grounds around the church. To the rear of the church is a very popular grotto to Our Lady.
Your support for the church of St Joseph would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday | 8.30am |
Church of the Blessed Trinity, Moone

Welcome to the Church of the Most Blessed Trinity in Moone. The church has been serving the faith community of Moone since the mid nineteenth century.
Recently the church has been undergoing substantial refurbishment, both inside and out. Much of the work has been completed but more remains to be done;. Your support of this vital work for the preservation of the church would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday | 12.00pm |
Thursday | 9:30am |
Holy Day | 11.00am |