Welcome to the Website of Mallow Union of Parishes

Thank you for visiting our website. We are centered on the growing and diverse town of Mallow in North County Cork, beside the River Blackwater, where the spire of St James’s Church is a significant landmark. The area served by this Union of parishes stretches from the Kerry border in the West (taking in the towns of Kanturk, Millstreet and Newmarket); and extends East towards the River Awbeg, where two of our churches are located, in Castletownroche and Doneraile. To the North, we take in the towns of Buttevant and Charleville before arriving at the border with County Limerick.    

More widely, Mallow Union are part of the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in the Church of Ireland, which is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, with over 70 million people in 164 countries, making us the third largest Christian body in the world.  

We strive to be communities of welcome and hospitality, where the Eucharist is at the heart of our worshipping life, and our worship of God inspires us to promote care and justice in the wider world.  

I hope you will get a sense of who we are as three distinctive and diverse worshipping communities serving different communities. Wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith and life, I trust you will discover things to encourage and inspire you.  And I hope you will sense how welcome you are in our churches, as a visitor, as an enquirer, and as a pilgrim.  

Meurig Williams, Rector  

Meurig Williams, Rector

earthquake response appeal

Earthquake Response Appeal

The Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development has launched a call for donations to help the people of Turkey and Syria following the earthquake on Monday (6th February) which has resulted in over 21,000 deaths.

BLESSINGS & COMMANDMENTS

An Exploration of the Gospel according to St Matthew

During this Christian year, our readings at Sunday worship are focused on the Gospel according to St Matthew. Its unique character springs from the Jewish world from which it emerged, as it speaks to a community seeking a new way of faith and life, reminding Christian people of their deep roots – as well as resourcing them as to discover a new direction as followers of Jesus. Over the course of three sessions, we will look at different aspects of this Gospel, gaining an insight into the world from which it emerged, and making connections for today.

Each session will comprise of a 40-minute presentation and discussion, followed by some refreshments and a short time of prayer.

Join us at a Service

  • 10:00am
    Sun
    26
    Mar

    The Eucharist

    St Mary's Church, Castletownroche

  • 10:00am
    Sun
    26
    Mar

    Morning Prayer

    St Mary's Church, Doneraile

  • 11:45am
    Sun
    26
    Mar

    Morning Prayer

    St James' Church, Mallow

  • 11:00am
    Wed
    29
    Mar

    The Eucharist

    St James' Church, Mallow

  • 10:00am
    Sun
    2
    Apr

    Morning Prayer

    St. Mary's Church, Castletownroche
    Palm Sunday

  • 10:00am
    Sun
    2
    Apr

    The Eucharist

    St Mary's Church, Doneraile
    Palm Sunday

  • 11:45am
    Sun
    2
    Apr

    The Eucharist

    St James' Church, Mallow
    Palm Sunday

  • 8:00pm
    Mon
    3
    Apr

    Night Prayer with Meditation

    St James' Church, Mallow
    Holy Week: St Paul - called to proclaim the cross

  • 9:00pm
    Tue
    4
    Apr

    Night Prayer with Meditation

    St Mary's Church, Castletownroche
    Holy Week: Florence Nightingale - Light in the Darkness

Holy Week Programme

There will be a full programme of worship across each of our three churches on each day during Holy Week.

Special events

  • 9:30am
    Fri
    24
    Mar

    Weekly Mallow Farmers Market

    St James' Church, Mallow

    A friendly, community driven market with some excellent produce to buy, runs from 9:30 - 12:30 so come early.

  • 11:30am
    Sun
    26
    Mar

    Jigsaw Club

    St James' Church Hall, Mallow

    Activities for our younger worshippers in the Parish Hall in Mallow from 11.30am.
    This is a weekly opportunity for our younger worshippers to engage with the scriptures in an enjoyable and informal setting and highlights the important connection between work with young people and Sunday worship.

  • 7:30pm
    Sun
    26
    Mar

    ECUMENICAL WORSHIP

    Convent of Mercy

    An opportunity for Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Methodists to worship and meet together on the fourth Sunday of each month at 7.30pm in the hall at the rear of the Convent of Mercy, Main Street, Charleville (a few doors down from Holy Cross church).

  • 2:30pm
    Thu
    30
    Mar

    An Exploration of the Gospel according to St Matthew

    St James' Church Hall, Mallow

    Over the course of three sessions, we will look at different aspects of the Gospel according to St Matthew, gaining an insight into the world from which it emerged, and making connections for today.
    Click Here to see the Lent Information Leaflet

  • 2:00pm
    Sat
    8
    Apr

    Children’s Easter Activities

    St James' Church Hall, Mallow

  • Vladimir Jablokov

    8:00pm
    Fri
    28
    Apr

    Concert: Vladimir Jablokov

    St Mary's Church, Doneraile

    Slovakian violinist, Vladimir Jablokov. He has previously headlined performances in the National Concert Hall, INEC and the Cork Opera House.
    This is a fundraiser for the Church Bells.

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