This Wednesday Ash Wednesday Mass Times
Mass in Killina church at 9.30am
Mass in Mucklagh church at 11am
Mass in Rahan school at 1pm
Mass in Island church at 6pm
Mass in Mucklagh church at 7.30pm
Distribution of Ashes at all masses
Welcome to our Parish
We are delighted that you have taken time to visit our website and we hope that it will be of help to you. The parish of Rahan has 3 churches: St Carthage’s Church Killina R35 X078, St Colman’s Church Mucklagh R35 V045 and St Patrick’s Church The Island R35 A021.
The doors of our church are open every day and you are welcome. All who are coming here for many years would like you to know we would be delighted if you would join us for Masses or for prayers. It is God’s House and He is present to meet you when you come in. The Parish website has been set up as a means of reaching out to all, not only our parishioners but also our friends and relatives abroad. The website includes Mass Times, Weekly Newsletter and Contact Details.
We hope that the website will be a means for people to become involved in the life of the parish, both our community and parish groups, and a means of accessing information ALSO regarding participation in the various sacraments of the Church.
Mass Times
St. Carthage's Church, Killina, Rahan
| Sunday | 10:30am |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm |
| First Friday | 9:30am |
St. Patrick's Church, The Island, Rahan
| Saturday |
6:00pm (Vigil) Adoration: After Mass on Saturdays |
| First Friday | 6:30pm |
St. Colman's Mucklagh
| Saturday (Vigil) | 7:30pm |
| Sunday |
9:00am 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm |
| Thursday |
9:00am Adoration: 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Friday |
7:30pm First Friday 7:30pm Mass |
Notices
A Daily prayer for Lent: —— Lord,I will turn,
February 17, 2026
A Daily prayer for Lent: Lord, I will turn, Turn my face towards you. I will lay before you the desert areas I hide, and turn to soak in your refreshing words of life. I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits and turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.…
Fasting and Feasting During Lent
February 17, 2026
Fasting and Feasting During Lent Fast from judging others; feast on Christ within them. Fast from emphasis on difference; feast on our bonds. Fast from words that cut down; feast on speech that uplifts. Fast from gossip; feast on affirmations. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope. Fast…
Pope Leo’s message for Lent
February 17, 2026
Pope Leo’s message for Lent Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being…
Rahan Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help concludes on Tuesday February 24th in Mucklagh church at 7.30pm
January 29, 2026
Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help concludes Tuesday February 24th in Mucklagh church at 7.30pm. Lots of nice singing, prayers, readings and reflections. Speaker on Feb 24th is Fr Paddy Byrne P.P. Abbeyleix who frequently uses the metaphor of sowing seeds to discuss faith, new life, and the potential…
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