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Cahersiveen Parish incorporating The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church of the Holy Cross, Cahersiveen, St Joseph’s Church, Aghatubrid and the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Foilmore. Our community welcomes you to your web-visit and hopefully at some stage to our parish itself. – Fr. Larry
Live Streaming & Previously Recorded Services
All recording requests must be made in advance, exception of Daily Mass.
Contact:066-9472210 Mon-Fri 10.00 am-2.00 pm (giving a much notice as possible) |
The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church of the Holy Cross is the the only church in Ireland to be called after a layman. This church was built, and named with special papal permission, after the great statesman Daniel O’Connell, a lay person, neither a saint, nor a deity, but a man who worked tirelessly for Catholic emancipation by way of mass movement of people, in Ireland in the 17th and 18th century. More information |
Baptism and Marriage Ceremonies: by appointment.
Further information please click on;
Marriage, / Wedding Planning Summary, Baptism, Funeral Arrangement |
Dates for 2019 First Communion
- 4th May 2019 Aghatubrid
- 25th May 2019 Cahersiveen
- 18th May 2019 Foilmore & Coars
Confirmation: 23rd May 2019 Cahersiveen
Confirmation Pledge: O’Connell Memorial Church Saturday night at 7.30pm Vigil Mass 2nd March. Aghatubrid Sunday 3rd March & Foilmore Sunday 10th March 2019 |
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Graveyard Masses 2019
(Please click on the Graveyard’s name below for Google Map directions)
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Corpus Christi Procession – 23 June 2019
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A Station Mass is an opportunity for family and neighbours to come together as a community.
If you would like to host a Station Mass please contact the parish office:066-9472210.
A Cup of Tea / Coffee and Light Refreshment only required.
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Diocese of Kerry – Safeguarding Handbook – 2019 |
Safeguarding Newsletter
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Pilgrimages: 2019
Local Pilgrimages

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Other Pilgrimages
Lourdes direct from Cahersiveen 3rd -7th June 2019 – €600. Contact John 087-7120357
Medjurgorje departure from Cork Airport on 21st May for 7 days. Spiritual director; Fr B Walsh: Contact Bridie 087-6654296
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Read or download the The Kerry Diocesan Newsletter 2019 here
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The Parish Council has now placed a suggestion box at St. Joseph’s Altar.
Please give your name and contact number with your suggestions to enhance our Church activities.
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List of our Parish Council and Committee Groups
(New members always welcome)
Pastoral Council
The parish pastoral council is a leadership group through which priests and people work together as co -responsible partners in furthering the mission of Christ in their parish.
As a group, they think and plan for the parish on an ongoing basis, to respond to present and future needs. |
Liturgy Group
The parish liturgy group works closely with the priest to prepare the Sunday liturgy as well as the different high points of our liturgical year – Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter |
Finance Committee
Canon Law requires each parish to have a Parish Finance Committee. |
The Choir
CD in aid of Cahersiveen Community
Hospital on sale at the Visitor Centre |
Eucharistic Adoration Committee
Promotes the practice of weekly Eucharistic Adoration of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. |
Legion of Mary Meeting every Thursday @8.00pm in the Nun’s chapel. |
Visit our Visitor Centre
The O’Connell Visitor Centre / shop |
The Alliance of the Two Hearts afternoon Vigil of Reparation & Adoration every First Friday starting @ 3.00pm Divine Mercy, Rosary & Office and concluding with 7.30pm Mass.
Why not come for ALL or PART of the Vigil. All are welcome. read more |
Pioneers: Contact:087-6119785, 087-2866920 or 087-2611058 |

Saint Pio Prayer Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Nun’s Chapel
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Al Anon: Meeting in Social Service every Friday at 8.30pm. All Welcome |
If you feel inspired and would like to donate?
Please donate at http://www.cahersiveenparish.com/
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Poem by Joe Dineen (1870-1928) written to fund raise for The O’Connell Memorial Church by Joe Dineen 1870-1928 |
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The Second Phase of the Restoration is the Interior of the Church.
Most of the interior of the church has never been decorated and severe water ingress over the life of the building has caused considerable cumulative damage to the interior stonework.
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An over view for the Daniel O’Connell Church Building from 1902 to date |
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Rev.Canon Larry Kelly.PP, VF.
Address: The Presbytery, O'Connell Street, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. V23 W950
Tel: (066)9472210 / Fax (066) 9473130 e-mail: cahersiveen@dioceseofkerry.ie
Office Hours: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm (Monday - Friday)
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Safeguarding Children Contact: (087) 6362 780 |
Parish secretary: Mary McGill Office Opening times: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm |
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Vocations:
Is God calling you to be a Priest? Contact Vocation Director Rev Michael Moynihan PP M:0876551902, P:02763045 E: glengarriff@dioceseofkerry.ie or Fr Liam Comer, P:02978096, E: dromtariffe@dioceseofkerry.ie or chat with Fr. Larry. read more
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style="text-align: justify;"> Monsignor Micheal D O'Connell (1899 - 1976) who is buried in the ground of our church is one of the direct descendant of Daniel O’Connell. Monsignor Micheal D O’Connell retired back to his home to Cahersiveen in 1970's where he gladly helped out when call upon until he died in 1976. He was honored by Spain with the Civil Order Of Isabella The Catholic for his development of the Spanish mission 1933 - 1958. Also there is a Memorial plaque in his honor in the San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission, California, e.g turning a ruin into a Basilica (only 12 Basilica in USA) From 1958 to his retirement, Monsignor Micheal severed in Watsonville, California. He also fund raised money in America which was donated to the restoration of Derrynane House, Caherdaniel which now displays many relics of O'Connell's life and career. May he now intercede for our benefactors who help us restore our beautiful Church. More information |
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty (1898 - 1963) was a friend in life and is also buried beside Monsignor Micheal D O'Connell in the ground of our church. Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty – An Extraordinary Man is the Irish priest with Cahersiveen connections who became known as the ‘Vatican Pimpernel’ for his remarkable work in saving thousands of Jews and Allied soldiers from the hands of the Nazis during the German occupation of 1943-44. More information |
It should be noted that the O’Connell Memorial Church stands testament not only to its namesake but also to the remarkable Canon Timothy Brosnan. Born in Castleisland in 1823, More information |
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If you feel inspired and would like to donate? Please donate to Rev Fr Larry Kelly, Cahersiven, Parish Office, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. 087-2324171
Current Week Newsletter 2019
Sunday 24th February 2019
Previous newsletters available in the parish office:
Only opened from:
Monday - Friday
10.00am - 2.00pm
Holy Day extra Mass celebration for Aghatubrid or Filemore will be announced in previous week's newsletter throughout the year. |
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Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church of the
Holy Cross, Cahersiveen
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11.00am Monday - Friday |
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St Joseph’s, Aghatubrid |
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10.00am (Every 2nd Sunday) |
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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Filemore |
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10.00am (Every 2nd Sunday) |
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Mass in Aghatubrid and Filemore alternates Sunday mornings 10.00 am. e.g. if Mass is on in Filemore on the 13th January followed by Aghatubrid on the 20th January. Please click on the icon below for exact dates.
Here are some of our Sacred Space that we would like to share with you as we hope you might find them inspirational
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Parish Group on a retreat with Fr Pat Murphy in Glendalough read more
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Parishioners that walked Mount Brandon on 25th June 2017
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