.jpg)
_JPG.jpg)
I am delighted that you have visited our website.
From whatever religious background you come - from any faith or none - you are very welcome.
St Brigid's and All Saints' are a parish group within the Church of Ireland united dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough, Ireland.
Regular Sunday church services take place at 9:45am in All Saints', and at 8:30am and 11:15am in St Brigids. Full details of services are available on the Worship page.
We encourage you to visit our wonderful churches to rest, to reflect, or to join us in prayer and song.
Rev. Kevin Conroy
St Brigid’s with All Saints’ aims to encourage people in their worship and in the formation, development and living out of their Christian faith, to promote friendship and caring in the community and wider world, and to welcome and facilitate people of all ages.
UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, 13th September
8.30am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
9:45am: Morning Prayer (All Saints')
11:15am: Morning Prayer (St Brigid's)
Wednesday, 16th September
10.00am: Holy Communion (St Brigid’s)
Sunday, 20th September
8.30am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
9:45am: Holy Communion (All Saints')
11:15am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
THE RECTOR'S RAMBLINGS
The Rector's Ramblings are Kevin's weekly musings on recent global,
parochial and personal events. They may also reflect on some aspect of the scriptures that are pertinent today.
Last weekend I attended a Eucharist in the Catholic tradition to mark the anniversary of the death of my second mother, one of my mother’s sisters. When we were young, we spent many weekends and summers on her farm, so it was a deeply personal occasion.
The Mass was presided over by an elderly priest who could barely move and whose voice was almost inaudible. I found myself feeling deeply sad, and even angry, that a man who had given so many years of faithful service should be placed in such a situation. It made me think about how differently the secular world and the Church (large ‘C’) often respond to change. Leaders in the secular world understand that they must respond quickly to changing circumstances. If they fail to do so, the organisation may not survive and be liquidated or taken over.
Leaders in all Christian traditions can sometimes struggle to respond with the same urgency. Part of this may come from a fear of making the wrong decision, but perhaps it also reflects the fact that Christians tend to see the world through the perspective of centuries and millennia rather than simply months or decades.
Yet there can be a cost to moving too slowly. Communities can be left without a regular sacramental presence, pastoral leaders can find themselves continuing long after they should have been able to retire, and congregations can become frustrated and eventually walk away.
This is not a challenge for one tradition alone; it touches all our churches. So, when we pray, let us remember all our bishops, church leaders and synod members in our prayers. May God give them wisdom, courage and, perhaps above all, the willingness to recognise when change is needed and to act upon it promptly with compassion and with faith.
Kevin (11.09.2026)
SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS
St Brigid's and All Saints' are busy parishes and below are some of the special services and events that will be taking place in the coming weeks. Do come along to any that take your fancy - you will be very welcome.
Ecumenical Bible Week
Ecumenical Bible Week runs from 13th-18th September. Check out link for more details.
Harvest Festival
Sunday, 27th September
We plough the fields and scatter!
Join us a special service where we give thanks for all the good gifts around us and remember those less fortunate than ourselves. Harvest lunch after the 11:15 service in St Brigid's Hall. €20 per sitting. Please reserve you place with parish office or on the sheets at the churches.
Sponsored Walk
Sunday, 11th October
Sponsored walk in aid of the Blackrock Hopsice.
Meet at the Rectory
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 8th November
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Autumn Clearing
Let's give St Brigid's Graveyard and Campus some special attention
Saturday 19th September, 10-12.
Annual Pet Service
11:15am Sunday, 4th October at St Brigid's
All pets welcome, including goldfish!
United Patronal Service
Sunday, 1st November
On All Saint's Day, there will be a united service at 10.30am in All Saints' church where we remember those who are no longer with us.
SUPPORT
We are grateful to those who financially support us which allows maintenance of two churches and a historical graveyard. We also use donations to support charities, both near and far, like the Blackrock Hospice, the Salvation Army, Christian Aid and the Capuchin food centre in Dublin city.
If you would like to make a one off donation, no matter how small, please visit this link to make payment by card.
Parishioners and those who wish to make regular or larger donations should read how tax relief can be claimed.
ST BRIGID'S MAY FAIR
The highlight of our social calendar must be the St Brigid's May Fair. It is the biggest parish fête in Ireland with thousands of bargains, hundreds of visitors, a vibrant atmosphere, and a fantastic selection of stalls and entertainment for all ages.
The May Fair usually takes place on the third week of May and more information can be found at stbrigidsmayfair.com
If you would like to join the team of over a hundred volunteers and be part of this wonderful social event and fundraiser, please contact the parish office.
SOCIAL MEDIA
