Please note there will be no 10:00am Weekday Masses in the Harbour Parishes from:

Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October

and

Tuesday 13 October to Friday 16 October

(Weekend Masses will be offered as usual)

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 3 October 2026

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

Please note as from September 2026 Weekday Masses resume on:

- Tuesdays: 10:00am at Ringaskiddy Oratory

- Wednesdays: 10:00am at Shanbally - Church of the Immaculate Heart

Kindly note Mass Times may vary - for example any Weekday Mass in the Harbour Parishes may be replaced with a Requiem Mass when required

The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our pool of drivers

As a volunteer driver you would be bringing patients undergoing chemotherapy to the hospital and back home for their treatment. Gifting your time means that cancer patients will have comfortable (one on one) transport to attend appointments for their lifesaving treatment.

If you can spare two days per month, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a significant difference. The Irish Cancer Society will provide you with training before you start as a driver for us. Your generosity not only eases the journey for many during a challenging time but also offers comfort and support when it's needed most.

For more information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact Monica or Emily at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Become a Volunteer Driver for the Irish Cancer Society

On Monday 27 July an Independent Audit was carried out

A successful audit separate from the Diocesan Accountant for the parish of Monkstown was carried out by Moore's, South Mall, Cork.

Father Dave O'Connell says:

"I am so grateful and acknowlege the great work of volunteers on the Finance Committee."

Independent Audit for Monkstown

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