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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, 6th September
8.30am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
9:45am: Holy Communion (All Saints')
11:15am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
Wednesday, 9th September
10.00am: Holy Communion (St Brigid’s)
Thursday, 10th September
8:00pm: Holy Communion (All Saints')
Sunday, 13th September
8.30am: Holy Communion (St Brigid's)
9:45am: Morning Prayer (All Saints')
11:15am: Morning Prayer (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.
Ecumenical Bible Week is shortly with us. The theme of this year’s event is ‘God’s design for humanity and His covenant promises’ with the focus on the first five books of the Old Testament. The principal event, also known as ‘Thinking Allowed’, will be held in Donnybrook on Thursday 17th September. Representatives of different Christian traditions and the Jewish faith will have five minutes to give a personal reflection on the statement, ‘Grounded in Faithfulness: Hearing God’s Voice in Creation and Covenant when the World Feels Unsteady.’ Entry is free and it promises to be an interesting evening.
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Some words from the Stoics (Marcus Aurelius - Meditations, Book IV )
"Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years.
Death hangs over you.
While you live, while it is in your power, be good."
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Has the Broody Hen Era finally ended?
After her vicious ambush on both Olive and me - an attack clearly premeditated and executed with alarming precision - I followed the country cousin’s advice and sentenced our feathered menace to three days in the darkest isolation.
Each morning, I delivered food and water like a trembling intern approaching a volatile celebrity.
My fingers are now veterans of the front line. Getting her back into the coop was another episode of “Kevin vs. The Hen,” but miraculously, the broody fog seems to have lifted. She’s now mingling with the other four in what can only be described as tense but polite conversation.
How long this fragile peace lasts is anyone’s guess. I’m not ruling out a coup.
Kevin (04.09.2026)
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.
Back to School!
There will be a blessing of school and work bags on Sunday 6th September at both 9:45am and 11.15am services.
Mothers' Union Opening Service
The opening service of the Mothers' Union takes place at 8:00pm on Thursday 10th September in All Saints'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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