Parish Newsletter 14-12-2025

Offertory Collection: €1,175.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection: €345.00. Míle Buíochas.

ST. Vincent De Paul Killarney will hold their Annual Christmas Church gate collection this weekend, 13^th and 14^th of December. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Wishing you a Peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year.

Children’s Choir: Martina Ryle O'Sullivan will lead the children’s choir at the 5pm Christmas Eve Mass this year. Children from the age of 4 years old and older are invited to participate. A practice session will be held in the Church on Tuesday the 16^th December from 6pm to 6.45pm and Monday, 22^nd December from 6pm to 6.45pm.

Kilcummin School Memory Tree: Last Wednesday, Fr. Kieran held a beautiful ceremony where he blessed the School Crib and the outdoor Memory Tree, the staff and children sang “Away in a Manger”. The tree will light up every evening until the 6^th of January, there will be a special Mass on that day to remember all our loved ones names. If you would like your loved ones remembered, there are memory cards available in the Post Office. All proceeds going to the Parents Association for the school. Thank you for your support.

Notice: Items for inclusion in our Christmas edition of the weekly newsletter should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or dropped into the Rural Development Office by Thursday 18^th December.

Pink Night Save The Date: The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club are delighted to announce the return of its annual Pink Night, taking place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3rd. Now in its twelfth year—and supporting Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running—this much-loved event promises a fantastic evening of fun and fundraising for all. Guests will be greeted with a prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to set the tone for a relaxed post-Christmas celebration. While everyone is encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is completely optional—the true spirit of the night is community, enjoyment, and support for a great cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male. The festivities begin at 8pm, with entertainment from Derry and Rosie Healy from 8 to 10:00pm, followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night. A brilliant raffle will take place on the night, along with fantastic door prizes kindly provided by our wonderful local sponsors, whose continued support is deeply appreciate.

Kilcummin’s “Jingle & Mingle” Kilcummin’s annual Jingle & Mingle Christmas celebration takes place this Sunday, 14th December 2025, with festive fun for all ages. This year features a new Mini Merry Market in the village park, along with the “Lighting of the Park” at 4.30pm by Kerry All-Star David Clifford, Christmas carols, children’s activities, and treats from Sheila’s Coffee & Crêpes. A Christmas concert follows at 5.30pm, showcasing St. Brigid’s School Choir, the Kilcummin Children’s Choir, and Kilcummin Comhaltas. All are welcome to join this community celebration supported by Kerry County Council and local groups.

The Sliabh Luachra Music Trail is coming to Kilcummin on Sat 13^th Dec. @2pm at Kilcummin Recreational Hall. All ages & instruments welcome.

Fr. Tom Looney’s Book “Unbeatable”: Tralee native Ton Jones entered “The Sem” as World and National Handball Champion and went on to serve as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry for 54 years. The biography of this “remarkable Kerry priest” by Fr. Tom Looney is also on sale at €15.00 in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s, Beech Rd, the Friary Bookshop and Kilcummin P.O.

Dog Fouling: We are aware of the issue of dog fouling, not only is it very unsightly and unhygienic, it is an offence to allow a dog under your control to foul a public place. Failure to clean up after your dog can lead to “on the spot fines and /or prosecution. If you wish to report dog fouling as a problem in your area, phone 066 7162000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.