Reflection

Statement from Bishop Denis on the Death of his Holiness, Pope Francis

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Welcome to our Parish of Balyna

Our parish of Balyna in north Kildare, Ireland, includes the three churches of Broadford, Johnstownbridge and Clogherinkoe. We have parish schools adjacent to each of these churches and also a fourth school in Cadamstown.

Our parish website is intended to be a source of information about our parish for locals and visitors alike. We welcome your feedback so that we can improve our website and our parish. Parish contact details are available at this link.

Bird’s eye view of the three churches of Balyna Parish

Broadford Church (Top), Johnstownbridge Church (Bottom Left) and Clogherinkoe Church (Bottom Right).

Please also watch an Angels view to see some more of our parish:
An Angels view of Balyna Parish and surrounding areas

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Mass Times

St. Mary's Church, Broadford

Sunday 11.00am
Tuesday 10.00am
Friday 7.30pm

Notices

Ceremony of Light & Pledge

May 7, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are looking forward to the upcoming Ceremony of Light and Pledge (Please see attached link: Ceremony of light and pledge), in St. Mary’s Church Broadford on Friday the 16th of May 2025. We will offer confession from 6:00pm-7:15pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm.

During the Ceremony of Light you will…


Letter from Fr. Seán Maher (Sacraments 2025)

May 1, 2025

Please find below letters from Fr. Seán regarding the upcoming Sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Cadamstown Sacraments 2025

Broadford Sacraments 2025

Johnstownbridge Sacraments 2025

Clogherinkoe Sacraments 2025


Balyna Parish Easter Timetable 2025

April 3, 2025

Balyna Parish Easter Timetable 2025 copies can also be found at the back of the three churches.


Balyna Parish WhatsApp Group

February 12, 2025

We are in the process of setting up a parish WhatsApp group. This group will be used to communicate parish related information, parish announcements and updates. Anyone interested in joining the group, please complete the Balyna Parish WhatsApp Group Consent Form and return to the parish office. Consent forms are available at the back of…


Balyna Parish Draw Winners

January 9, 2025

Sincere thanks to everyone who supported our Parish Draw and making it a huge success again this year. Thanks particularly to all who sold tickets and to those individuals who sponsored prizes. The total amount raised was €9,150. All proceeds again this year will be used to offset Insurance costs. A list of winners can…



Winter Closing Time

October 26, 2024

With the clocks changing this weekend, all Churches in the parish will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm daily during the winter months, except for those occasions when there is evening Mass. On some occasions over the weekends, Johnstownbridge Church and Broadford Church may be closed at the earlier time of 3pm.  Also,…


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