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St Patrick's Church, The Island
The Island
County Offaly
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Who we are
St. Patrick’s Church, The Island, was built by Fr. Robbins who was curate in Rahan from 1834 to 1847. The Island was formerly called the Island of Clonkeen. Bishop Anthony McGeoghegan, O.F.M., of Clonmacnoise, ordained St. Oliver Plunkett priest and deacon, in Rome in 1654. He later retired to Clonkeen and ordained priests in Ballycumber and Clonkeen during the penal times. The church was formally dedicated to St. Carthage but is now dedicated to St. Patrick
The Parish of Rahan is located to the west of Tullamore in County Offaly. Today it is a thriving community with three churches, a Presentation Convent, two primary schools and a prestigious secondary school. It is renowned in the county and further afield for its vibrant tradition of Irish music and strong contribution to Gaelic Games. It has the further distinction of being the residence of the former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. Recently, for a period, it was the fastest growing community in County Offaly, with many houses being built, particularly in the area of Mucklagh, which adjoins Tullamore.
The Parish of Rahan is located to the west of Tullamore in County Offaly. Today it is a thriving community with three churches, a Presentation Convent, two primary schools and a prestigious secondary school. It is renowned in the county and further afield for its vibrant tradition of Irish music and strong contribution to Gaelic Games. It has the further distinction of being the residence of the former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. Recently, for a period, it was the fastest growing community in County Offaly, with many houses being built, particularly in the area of Mucklagh, which adjoins Tullamore.
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Church Pastor
Fr. Michael Whittaker P.P.
Parochial House
Rahan
Tullamore,
County Offaly
Rahan
Ireland
Phone: 087 290 0844
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
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Rahan
Tullamore
County Offaly
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Mucklagh
Tullamore
County Offaly
R35 W3Y1
Mucklagh
Tullamore
County Offaly
R35 W3Y1
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St Patrick's Church, The Island The Island Mass Times
Saturday 6:00pm (Vigil)
Adoration: After Mass on Saturdays
First Friday 6:30pm
Mass Times last updated on the 13th of November, 2023
Adoration: After Mass on Saturdays
First Friday 6:30pm
Mass Times last updated on the 13th of November, 2023
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Dates to Remember
Cemetery Sunday Mucklagh: Sunday 4th June at 6.00pm
Cemetery Devotions Rahan: Tuesday 15th August at 7.00pm
Cemetery Devotions Killickfeehan: Saturday 19th August 7.00pm
Tullamore Show: Sunday 13th August, 2017
National Ploughing Championships: Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st September, 2017
Cemetery Sunday Mucklagh: Sunday 4th June at 6.00pm
Cemetery Devotions Rahan: Tuesday 15th August at 7.00pm
Cemetery Devotions Killickfeehan: Saturday 19th August 7.00pm
Tullamore Show: Sunday 13th August, 2017
National Ploughing Championships: Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st September, 2017
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