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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
Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 20 June 2026A letter of thanks to the Harbour Parishes from Trocáire for the kind Lenten Donation of €1,090.96

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...
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
Please note there will be no weekday 10:00am Masses at Ringaskiddy Oratory or Shanbally - Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary during June, July and August 2025
The Harbour
Parish Newsletter for Passage West, Monkstown, Shanbally and Ringaskiddy
Easter Newsletter 2026
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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