Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?

You are invited to join the Sisters for a:

Vocations Afternoon

Saturday 20 June 2026

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

Trócaire Lent Video 2026

Watch this short video from Trócaire

The Finance Committee members of Monkstown and Passage West met in recent weeks where there were presentations of Full Financial Reports from P.F. Lynch along with summaries for printing and publishing for this website

Monkstown Parish Accounts Summary 2025

Passage West Parish Accounts Summary 2025

Following the approval and signing off of the Reports the Accounts were then forwarded to the Diocesan Office.

On the Monkstown side of things all the logistical matters on the Parish side of things have been completed and recent contact with the ESB indicated that they will be moving the Pole on the Hill for work to progress.
Everybody is delighted with the recently purchased new Organ and particularly the organists and Choir. A need for on-going support for the fundraising is very important. An upcoming Table Quiz at the end of May hopefully keeps afresh in peoples minds any donation is welcome.

There’s been no movement at the moment on the Derelict Site in Ringaskiddy though expressions of interest have been made.

Harbour Parish Financial Reports

On the Passage West side of things clearing out of the Presbyteries and other work to make the premises presentable for sale is ongoing. Auctioneers have assessed the properties and it is expected they will go on sale as soon as feasible. The upkeep of the Presbyteries is to continue until such time as they are likely to be sold.

I would like to express my sincere thanks the members of the Committees for their great help and support.

Fr Dave O'Connell

Join us for a Table Quiz on

Thursday 28 May

at 7:00pm

at Murphs Pub, Monkstown

  Location Map  T12 FP80

Proceeds in aid of organ replacement fund Church of the Sacred Heart, Monkstown

Table of 4 - €10 per person (cash only)

Raffle on the night (cash only)

Or alternatively donate online using this link...

Sacred Heart Church Monkstown - Organ Fund

Preparing together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Cork's Eucharistic Procession

Watch the livestream launch of preparations in the Diocese of Cork and Ross on

Wednesday 6 May 2026

at

6:00pm

Access the Livestream Here

Watch the Livestream Launch

The Harbour

Parish Newsletter for Passage West, Monkstown, Shanbally and Ringaskiddy

Easter Newsletter 2026

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With ongoing Confirmations and upcoming First Penance / First Holy Communions parents/guardians will need to present Baptism Certificates to Schools

Indeed if there is anything required regarding documentation or information for Baptisms, Confirmations or Weddings please do not delay and allow for a minimum of 7 to 10 days for your request to be attended to.

Thank you

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Did you know you can now donate to the Harbour Parishes?

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The Harbour

Parish Newsletter for Passage West, Monkstown, Shanbally and Ringaskiddy

Christmas Newsletter 2025

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