St Patrick, Church of Ireland, Kenmare
We warmly welcome all who come to St Patrick Kenmare. We hope that you will find peace in this church and its garden, and the time to sit for a while in silence to give thanks to God for His beautiful creation, to pray for those you love (and those you don't!); most of all, to know the hope that comes in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. About UsProject 2070About St Patrick
St Patrick’s was consecrated and dedicated to St Patrick on 31st August 1858, to replace the church at Killowen (built in 1811), the ruins of which can be seen 800 metres from the town on the Kilgarvan Road. St Patrick’s has a wonderful sense of peace, balancing the busyness of Kenmare town. Look out for the Saint himself!
Service Times at St Patrick’s
1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays: 12:00 Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Sundays: 12:00 Church Family Communion
If circumstances dictate, a Service of the Word my replace Holy Communion
Project 2070
Since 1858, St Patrick’s Church Kenmare has been a place of worship, ministry and welcome to all, whoever they may be, from wherever they come. This has become increasingly important over the last few years, as the town has become a major international tourist attraction, situated not only on the Wild Atlantic Way, but also forming the ‘jewel’ in the ring of Kerry and a gateway to the ring of Beara.
The regular congregation itself is equally multinational, with current membership including no less than eight different birth nations – and in the tourist season, we share worship and fellowship with visitors from countries all over the world.
We now wish to further develop the use of our beautiful historic building as an asset for the wider community, to host concerts and presentations; and we have received planning permission to extend the church in order to provide suitably accessible toilet and entrance facilities.
Can you help us?
Recent News and Events
Praying Together 23rd October 2022
We don’t stop doing right because of the fear of becoming proud – and we don’t let past failure stop us from living in His house.
Praying Together 16th October 2022
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5 Are we there yet? (Title courtesy of Marjorie)Just stop for a moment. Take a look around. How did you get to where you are at this instant in time? Now have a look into yourself, your heart and mind, and reflect on your journey in faith –...
Praying Together 9th October 2022
Collect for Trinity 17 Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: Teach us to offer ourselves to your service, that here we may have your peace, and in the world to come may see you face to face;through...
An Ordination at St Michael and All Angels, Waterville
On Thursday last, 29th September - the feast of Michaelmas - members of all four churches of our Union joined together to witness The Reverend Barbara Irrgang-Buckley being ordained Priest by the Bishop of Tuam Limerick and Killaloe, the Right Reverend Michael...
Praying Together 25th September 2022
Luke 16: 19-31 What will it take to convince you? With thanks to Anselm of Canterbury, and his inspiration Augustine of Hippo, there are two approaches to faith. (Excuse the Latin, but I had five years of it at school and I can’t help showing off sometimes as a...
Praying Together 18th September 2022
Luke 16: 1-13 To whom do we owe our allegiance? You cannot serve God and ‘wealth’ Bah. If ever there was a misleading Biblical translation, that’s it. It’s bad enough when the translated phrase reads ‘You cannot serve God and money’. Neither of those words...
Praying Together – 11 September 2022
Collect for Trinity 13 Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: Help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the...
Arthur and Martha: Christ the King
This is the day we remember that Jesus is the king of all the world and that He is the greatest king of all. Just imagine. Jesus is our very best friend, but He’s a king!
They Danced When the Musicians Played
Chamber Music on Valentia welcomes back uilleann piper Cillian Vallely of Lúnasa renown to join with Fidelio Trio.
JOIN US: Gavin Bryars’ Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet
Come and join in a performance of Gavin Bryars’ soulful work, Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet with Festival musicians.
St Patrick’s Church Project 2070
Since 1858, St Patrick’s Church Kenmare has been a place of worship, ministry and welcome to all, whoever they may be and from wherever they come.
The Road to Emmaus | Luke 24: 13-35
The Road to Emmaus : Luke 24:13-35
Carolan Revisited
Chamber Music on Valentia artist Sarah Allen flute player with the sensational band Flook, in collaboration with Chamber Music on Valentia’s 2022 string and harpsichord players.
Mary’s Story
Hello little one. Pleased to meet you. It’s been an eventful few months while I’ve been waiting for you to arrive. Let me tell you all about it.
It started on an ordinary day. I was going about as normal, feeding the chickens, tidying up and that sort of thing. I wasn’t really concentrating, I was thinking about my wedding to Joseph in a few weeks time.
The Journey to the Cross
The Lent readings tell a familiar story. The story of a journey. A journey to the cross.
Let’s remind ourselves of that journey. After his baptism, Jesus went into the wilderness for forty days and forty very cold nights. The voices of Satan came whispering, tempting, but Jesus refuses to be distracted or tempted.