Church services

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CATHEDRALS
Armagh -St Patrick’s Church of Ireland PALM SUNDAY: Services at 10am Holy Communion (said; no sermon or hymns -traditional form), 11am Sung Eucharist (contemporary form) and 3:15pm Choral Evensong (sung). MON to SAT at 9:30am Morning Prayer (said). WEDNESDAY, as well as Saints and Holy Days at 9:30am Holy Communion, contemporary form. OPENING TIMES for visitors are 9am to 4pm (Nov-March) and until 5pm (April-Oct). Group tours must be pre-arranged with the Cathedral Steward. YOU WILL BE most welcome to join us at any of our Sunday or daily services; or just to spend time either in quiet reflection or looking at the beautiful architecture. The Very Rev Shane Forster, Dean of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh City -Further information is available by, visiting: www.stpatricks-cathedral.org
Belfast Cathedral (The Cathedral Church of St. Anne) On Sundays, the Cathedral is open for Choral Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm. It is open for Afternoon Prayers from 1pm-1:15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Cathedral also hosts a Churchs Ministry of Healing service on a Friday at 1.00pm in the Hall. Visitors to St Annes Cathedral are welcome to from Tuesday to Saturday at 10am-4pm. (It will be closed to visitors during services). People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us, Dean Stephen Forde. Visit: www.belfastcathedral.org
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City PALM SUNDAY. Sung Eucharist is at 11am and Choral Evensong is at 3:30pm each Sunday. Weekday services are at 10am (Said Morning Prayer), 5pm (Said Evening Prayer), and 6pm (Choral Evensong -Wednesdays and Thursdays during choir term). ALL ARE STILL WELCOME to join us online via webcam for our services. Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information. A warm welcome awaits you, The Very Revd Dermot Dunne, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.
Cork City (St. Finn Barre’s) The Cathedral is open for public worship on Sundays. Other occasional services will continue to be streamed online. Sunday Services are 11:15am (Choral Eucharist) and 3:30pm (Choral Evensong). Weekday and Saturday Services are at 12 noon (Said Eucharist). The Cathedral is also open to visitors from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday. Very Rev. Nigel Dunne (Dean of Cork). For more information, visit: https://corkcathedral.webs.com/
Derry/Londonderry (Saint Columb’s Cathedral) PALM SUNDAY at 11am. The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesday at 10.30am in The Bishop William Alexander Chapel. GOOD FRIDAY at 2pm (An Hour Beneath the Cross) and 3:30pm (a Service at the grave of Bishop William and Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander at The City Cemetery). 3:30pm. (The Liturgy of GOOD FRIDAY). For any changes to our regular services, please check the magazine online. www.stcolumbscathedral.org The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart, Dean
Down Cathedral, Downpatrick (Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity) PALM Sunday at 11:30am. The Crucifixion (performed by Cathedra) on Monday 11th April at 8pm (Admission Free). Maundy Thursday at 10am and 8pm with Holy Communion. GOOD FRIDAY at 10am (all age event). You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral. Monday to Saturday, between 10am and 4pm and on Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It is situated within a short walk from Downpatrick town centre and is adjacent to The Saint Patrick Centre. Down Cathedral is first and foremost a place for prayer and worship - not only for the local congregation and people of the Church of Ireland Diocese - but for all those in Ireland, and beyond, who cherish the faith of Patrick. It is in effect a house of prayer for all nations. VISIT downcathedral.org for further information. Very Rev Henry Hull, Dean
Enniskillen -St Macartin’s Cathedral PALM SUNDAY. 9am and 11am (Family Service). The 11am service is also live-streamed. Thursdays at 11am (Holy Communion) and each Wednesday evening during Lent at 7:30pm. Good Friday service to be advised on our website. Please note that Sunday evening services are currently suspended. The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall, Dean of St. Macartins Cathedral. For further information, visit www.enniskillencathedral.com
Kilkenny City (St. Canice’s). Sunday Services are at 8am (Holy Communion -Traditional Language) 11:30am (Sung Eucharist) and 3pm (Choral Evensong). On Wednesday mornings, as well as Holy Days and Saints Days, there is a service of Holy Communion at 10:30am. Whether you are visiting from across the globe or just down the road, you are sure to find a warm welcome in our midst. The Very Revd David MacDonnell, Dean of Ossory. Visit www.stcanicescathedral.ie to find out more
Limerick City (St Mary’s Cathedral). Service of Worship is at 11:15am (Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sunday, and Morning Prayer on 2nd and 4th). Morning Prayer is each Mon, Wed, Fri at Sat at 9am, and on Tuesdays at 10:30am. Service of Holy Communion on Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Join us online and visit www.saintmaryscathedral.ie for updates to our schedule. You will be most welcome The Very Revd Niall J. Sloane
National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland PALM SUNDAY 09.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir, Vierne: Messe Solennelle, Moore: It is a thing most wonderful, Mawby: Ave Verum corpus, Preacher: The Revd G.V. Wharton, B.Th., M.Phil., Prebendary of Dunlavin. 15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG - sung by the Cathedral Choir, Responses: Leigh, Psalm: 53, Whitlock in G, Ives: Lord, is it I, Howells: Psalm prelude De Profundis. HOLY WEEK- Monday 17.30 Choral Evensong, Tuesday -17.30 Choral Evensong, Wednesday- 11.05 Eucharist, 17.30 Choral Evensong. MAUNDY THURSDAY- 11.05 Eucharist, 17.30 Choral Eucharist, 19.00 Mditation Le Chemin de la Croix performed by David Leigh. GOOD FRIDAY 11.15 Choral Matins sung by the Cathedral Consort, 14.00 Liturgy of the Cross sung by the Lay Vicars Choral For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
CHURCH OF IRELAND
All Saints Church, Belfast is located on University Street (near to Queen’s University) and Sunday Services are at 11am (St Nicholas Church, Lisburn Road) and 7:30pm (ASC, University Street). We are proud to be hosting UniChurch Belfast every Sunday evening. This has a more relaxed feel and contemporary style. Join us for tea and coffee afterwards. You will be most welcome. Rev Trevor Johnston. Visit www.ascbelfast.com
All Saints Church, Dublin -Eucharistic Service is at 9am and 10am each Sunday. On the 4th Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 10am. Wednesdays at 10am (Eucharistic Service). An evening service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Wholeness and Healing Service). We are located on the Howth Road, next to Raheny Village, Dublin 5. All Welcome. Rev. Norman McCausland. Visit http://allsaintsraheny.org for more information
Ardamine Group, Co Wexford Monamolin 9.00am (Morning Prayer) Kilmuckridge 10.15am (Holy Communion) Clonevan 11.30am (Morning Prayer)
Bailieborough Group of Parishes -we are a group of four Church of Ireland parishes around Bailieborough, Mullagh, Shercock and Knockbride in Co. Cavan. Our services are open to everyone in the community, and will take place at the following times: 9:30am at both Shercock and Mullagh, 10:45 at Bailieborough and 12 noon at Knockbride. Wednesday 13th April at 8pm in Bailieborough. GOOD FRIDAY at 7pm in Shercock, and 8:40pm n Mullagh. All welcome. Find us on Facebook or at http://www.bailieborough.kilmore.anglican.org/ for more information. Rector: Rev Ian Horner
Bangor Parish Church, Co. Down -Traditional Service at 10am and Contemporary Service at 11:30am; with refreshments served between each service. Come along to our GOOD FRIDAY Crossroads service with your family, to hear about what Jesus did for us. Good Friday from 5-6pm. We are located at the junction of Hamilton Road and Castle Street, Bangor, Co. Down. For more information, visit: bangorparishchurch.org.uk
Christ Church Bray Sunday 10th April, Palm Sunday 11am Morning Prayer. Maundy Thursday 14th April 8pm Holy Communion/Tenebrae. Friday 15th April 2pm Vigil Service, 8pm Passion Service. Easter Sunday 17th April 11am Holy Communion for Easter Day. Services are in-Church and also available to view live stream or watch a recording later at www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray or via our website www.christchurchbray.ie
Enniscorthy and Monart (Union of Parishes), Co. Wexford. PALM SUNDAY at 9:30am at St. Pauls Church, Templescoby (Family Service), and 11:30am at St. Marys Church, Enniscorthy (Holy Communion). GOOD FRIDAY at 8pm in St. Mary’s. PLEASE NOTE, on Saturday 9th April, we meet at 7pm at St. Pauls Church, Clone, for Holy Communion. Visit enniscorthymonart.com for more information and for full details of Holy Week and Easter Services. Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford.
Immanuel Church, Dublin City, meets every Sunday at 11am in the Irish Church Missions building, 28 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. We extend a warm welcome to people from every race and nation and background. Pastor Kieron Lynch. For more details, visit: www.immanuelchurchdublin.org
Kill O The Grange, Dublin is an evangelical church, belonging to the Church of Ireland, and rooted in the community. Services are on Sundays at 9:30am (Holy Communion), 10:15am for Coffee, Fellowship and Prayer (School Car Park), and 11am (Indoor Gathering). Wednesdays at 10:30am (Holy Communion Service). We are also open on Thursdays for private prayer from 10am to 12 noon. Visit http://kotg.ie to find out more. Rev. Alan Breen, Rector
Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs.Holy Communion. 11.00 hrs. Family Service. 19.00 hrs. Holy Communion.
St Annes, Dawson Street, Dublin City -Sunday Service is at 11am (alternately Matins and Eucharist) with full choir. Christians of all traditions are welcome to participate in all services and to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. St. Annes is currently open Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 2pm for private prayer and visitors.
St Audoen Cornmarket Today, 2.00 Eastern District meetings of ringers. Palm Sunday, 9.30 Bellringing. 0.00 Eucharist (every Sunday).
St Catherines, Thomas St, Dublin City 11am in person or online. Holy Week from 8-8:30pm (Evening Prayer on Zoom). Good Friday at 12 Midday (Good Friday Hour at the Cross). Visit our website at http://www.saintcatherines.ie/ for further information.
St James Church, Crinken, Bray, Co. Wicklow -Morning Worship at 11am on Palm Sunday. Crinken Families at 10am. Good Friday TBA. Rector, Trevor Stevenson. We aspire to be a blessing to the community in which we live, and we hope to grow as followers of Jesus. We are located on the old Dublin Road half way between Bray and Shankill. For more information, visit: www.crinken.ie
St John the Baptist, Clontarf, Dublin -Sundays at 8:30am (Holy Communion) and 10:30am (as announced). Wednesday morning services take place in the Parish Centre at 10:30am, and online prayer groups meet on Zoom each Tuesday at 7:30pm. To find out more, visit, https://clontarf.dublin.anglican.org -Revd Lesley Robinson
St John the Evangelist, Coolock, Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am, and all are welcome. Our church building is located at Coolock, Dublin 5, between the Oscar Traynor Road and Malahide Road; next to the Odeon Cinema. Rector: Rev. Norman McCausland. Further details are found at http://www.coolock.dublin.anglican.org/
St John the Evangelist, Park Avenue, Sandymount Holy Week Worship Sunday 10th April: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 11.00 Palm Procession, Reading of the Passion Gospel according to St. Luke and Sung Eucharist. Tuesday 12th April: Holy Tuesday 19.30 Stations of the Cross Wednesday 13th April: Holy Wednesday 11.00 Holy Eucharist Thursday 14th April: Holy Thursday 19.30 sung Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper followed by the watch of prayer. Friday 15th April: Good Friday 14.00 Good Friday Liturgy. Sunday 17th April: Easter Day 11.00 Festival Sung Eucharist. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org
St Mary’s Parish, Howth, Co. Dublin. 10:30am with Holy Communion. Mid-week service at 10:30am on Wednesday. We will also be continuing our online presence with our Webcam and Services on Zoom. Visit: www.stmaryshowth.com for further details
Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday 10th April - The Sixth Sunday in Lent. 10.30am Liturgy of the Palms. 9.00am Holy Communion 1. All welcome.
PRESBYTERIAN
About The Presbyterian Church in Ireland --The Presbyterian form of the Christian faith is best described as Reformed; with its strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God, the Kingship of Christ and the authority of the Bible. For more information, and for a full list of congregations around the whole island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org
Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City 11am. All Welcome, Rev Sam Mawhinney. Church is located at the intersection of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie
Arklow Presbyterian Church Co. Wicklow, meets at 10am, with tea and coffee after the service. We are located on the Dublin Road, about 1/2 mile (800m) north of the Avoca Bridge. Programme for children during the service. All are welcome. Visit us at http://arklowpresbyterianchurch.com -Rev Michael Anderson
Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road, Athy and 11:30am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. (known locally as Scots Church). Rev. Stephen Rea. All are welcome. Visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie
Bailieborough Group of Presbyterian Churches Palm Sunday at 10:30am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Road, Bailieborough, and 12 noon at Corraneary Presbyterian Church. Looking ahead -united Good Friday Service at 8pm in Trinity and United Easter Service in Corraneary at 11am (no Sunday School). Rev. John O Donnell. Visit https://bgpc.ie/ for further information.
Blackrock Presbyterian Church Co. Dublin. (St. Andrew’s) We meet every Sunday at 9.45am for a traditional service of prayer and praise with contemporary Bible-based preaching. During the service there is a creche and Junior Church for children and young people aged 5 to 15 years. For more information, visit https://standrewschurchblackrock.ie -Rev Andrew Gill
Bray Presbyterian Church (St. Andrew’s), Co. Wicklow. 11:30am at corner of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Visit standrewschurchbray.com for more information. Rev. Andrew Gill
Cavan Presbyterian Church 11:15am. Rev G.J. Mackarel. Located at junction of Town Hall Street and Farnham Street, Cavan Town. All Welcome
Christ Church, Rathgar, Dublin 10:30am. Rev. Purvis Campbell. Located at the junction of Rathgar Road and Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit www.christchurchrathgar.org
Clontarf and Scots, Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am. We are located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie. All Welcome. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie to find out more.
Cootehill, Drum and Kilmount -Drum, Co. Monaghan at 10am, Cootehill, Co. Cavan at 11:15am, and Kilmount Co. Cavan at 12:30pm. Rev Daryl Edwards
Corboy Presbyterian Church, Co. Longford. We would like to welcome you on Sundays at 10am for our Christ-centred worship. Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin. We are located just off the N4; a little over 5 minutes drive from Edgeworthstown. For more information, visit: corboychurch.com
Cork -Aghada and Trinity Churches ...10am at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton) and 11:45am at Little William Street, Cork City (off York Street). All are welcome. Rev Richie Cronin. Visit our websites: Facebook.com/AghadaPresbyterian and www.presbyteriancork.com
Donabate and Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. We meet at 10:30am at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre, and at 4:30pm at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre. On GOOD FRIDAY, we meet at the Parish Hall, Donabate at 8pm. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Andy Carroll. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more and for directions
Donegal Town 11:30am at Meetinghouse Street, Donegal. Rev Stephen Richmond. All Welcome. Check out our website for Holy Week Services. Visit: http://donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com for more information, or Telephone: 074 9721 113
Drogheda Presbyterian Church Palm Sunday all-age service at 10:30am, and Good Friday at 7pm. Rev Damien Burke. All Welcome. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates, visit: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch
Dundalk Presbyterian Church 11am at Jocelyn Street. Rev Jonathan Porter -all welcome. Visit facebook.com/dundalkpresbyterianchurch
Enniskillen Presbyterian Church, Co. Fermanagh. Palm Sunday at 11am and Good Friday TBA. We are located at East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. Our aim is to be a church which glorifies God; by enabling people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you at our Sunday Services and promise you a warm welcome. Visit: https://enniskillenpresbyterianchurch.co.uk/ to find out more. Rev David Cupples.
Fermoy Presbyterian Church, Co. Cork -we meet on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus by regularly meeting together to pray, study the Bible, worship and share our lives with each other and the local community. All are welcome. Rev William Montgomery. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian
Findlaters (Abbey Presbyterian Church) 11am at Parnell Square, Dublin City. Rev Alan Boal. All welcome. Abbey exists to share Gods purpose; becoming more Christ-like as we go, and show the Gospel to the City. To find out more, visit: www.abbeychurch.ie
First Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Old Cross Square, Monaghan Town, and our Sunday Service is at 11:30am in person or via live stream. To find out more, visit: https://www.firstmonaghanpci.org -Rev. Alan McQuade.
First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh. Palm Sunday. Morning Service is at 11am and Sunday Evening Service is at 6:30pm. Pre-booking is essential. We meet at Watson Street, Portadown, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. Rev. Robin Brown. To find out more, visit: www.firstportadown.org
Glennan and Monaghan (Ballyalbany) Glennan Church meets at 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Ballyalbany Church meets at 11:45am for tea and coffee followed by the service at 12 noon. Ballyalbany is located on the northern side of Monaghan Town. All are welcome. Rev. Stephen McNie. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.facebook.com/glennan.church or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany
Greystones Presbyterian Church, Co. Wicklow. 11am at Trafalgar Road, Greystones; opposite St Bridgets School. Rev Gary Mc Dowell. All Welcome. To find out more, visit: www.greystonespc.org
Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church Co. Dublin. Palm Sunday at 10am at Malahide and 11:45am in Howth. Good Friday in Malahide at 7pm. Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after the service. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more
Kilkenny City 11am. All Welcome. Further information available at: www.kilkennychurch.com
Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan Village. Rev. Richard Houston. For more information, and to pre-book your attendance, visit; www.lpc.ie
Maynooth Presbyterian Church, Co. Kildare, is known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship on Sundays at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lords Supper (Communion). Rev Keith McCrory. Free parking is available in the underground car park and the service takes place on the 1st floor. To find out more, visit http://maynoothcc.org
Mountmellick and Tullamore 10am at Mountmellick Methodist Church (Parnell Street) and 12 noon at High Street, Tullamore. Rev. William Hayes. We are a warm, open, multi-national and welcoming church made up of people dedicated to serving Jesus in our community; and telling others about his love for them. All are welcome. For further information, visit: mountmellickpresbyterian.org or tullamorepresbyterian.org
Naas Presbyterian Church, Co. Kildare. Sundays at 11am. Rev Mark Proctor. The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street, opposite the Town Hall. For further information, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI
Sligo Presbyterian Church We meet at 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. Rev David Clarke. A warm welcome awaits you. Visit: sligopresbyterianchurch.ie or facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch
Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co. Monaghan. 10am. Rev. Alan McQuade. We are located 6 miles (10km) west of Monaghan Town on the N54 toward Clones. On arrival in Smithborough, turn right toward Roslea (just before the petrol station) and we are located a further 100 yds on the right. You will be most welcome. Visit Facebook (Smithborough Presbyterian Church) to find our more.
St Andrew’s Belfast 11am at Rosetta Road, East Belfast. All Welcome. Rev Robin Aicken. https://www.standrewsbelfast.com/
Wexford and Enniscorthy churches meet at 10am at Ann Street, Wexford Town, (Beside the Post Office) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians
METHODIST
Belfast Central Mission -BCM is made up of two congregations -Grosvenor Hall and the nearby Sandy Row. Grosvenor Hall congregation meet for Sunday Worship at 11am each week. Lunchtime prayers each weekday at 1:15pm and Communion very Wednesday at 8am. Please do call in if you are in Belfast. For further information about our Christmas Services, visit: belfastcentralmission.org
Clontarf Methodist Church 11:30am, at the junction of Lawrence Road and Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Minister: Rev Ivor Owens. All Welcome.
Dublin Central Mission (Abbey Street Methodist Church) Sunday Service is at 11am and Zoom fellowship meetings are on Sundays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Visit dublincentralmission.ie to find out more. BLANCHARDSTOWN Methodist Church began in November 2008 as an outreach project of DCM. Since its formation, it has grown into a thriving, community-focused church, now located in the heart of Tyrrelstown. It serves an area of nearly 100,000 people and is home to a young and diverse community. Visit: https://blanchardstownmethodistchurch.com
Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin The Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. Sunday Service 11am. Our services can also be accessed online at www.dlmc.org
Dundrum Methodist Church Sunday Services are at 10am and 11:30am, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16. Tuesday night Bible study is on Zoom from 8pm-9:15pm. For further details, visit: https://dundrummethodist.ie
Sutton Methodist Church, Dublin 10am, at the junction of Church Road and Howth Road, Sutton. Minister: Rev Ivor Owens. All Welcome.
BAPTIST
Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Gospel Partnership of 117 independent local churches who have voluntarily agreed to work together. These churches represent a Baptist community of over 20,000 across Ireland -North and South. For further information and for a full list of congregations, please visit: www.baptistsinireland.org

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