Community News

Congratulations to Monsignor Dan on his 50th Anniversary of Ordination!

On the 27th of July we celebrated Monsignor Dan’s golden jubilee – 50 years of devoted service. With deep gratitude; the Parish of Ringsend, family, friends, colleagues, fellow seminarians and past pupils crowded St. Patrick’s Church to honour this very special occasion.

Monsignor Dan surrounded by his family on this very special occasion.

St. Patrick’s Church Ringsend delighted to welcomes St. Patrick’s School from Hong Kong!

St. Patrick’s Ringsend Pilgrimage to Knock – 2023

A great day out for the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Ringsend. Pray, Laugh, Sing, Repeat.

Welcome Canon Leonard and Hazel Ruddock

We would like to extend our warmest welcome to the new Parish Priest of St Matthews; Canon Leonard Ruddock and his wife Hazel and Family to the Community.

Derek Harris 60 years a priest – celebration with the members of the Poolbeg Yacht Club

Meeting the new Archbishop on the Eve of St. Patrick’s Day

Archbishop Dermot Farrell and Sandra Shortt – Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council
Archbishop Dermot Farrell and Sadie

Sadie awarded the Benemerenti Medal

The Parish Pastoral Council Awarding Sadie for her outstanding service to St. Patrick’s!

On behalf of Fr Ivan Fr Dan the Parish Pastoral Council and the parishioners of St Patrick’s Church we would like to thank Sadie for her life long service to our Church.

Sadie is a very dedicated Lady and she never lets anyone down. Sadie always has a smile and a song to sing she would brighten up anyone’s day.. if your feeling down sadie would notice this and after chatting to Sadie you are guaranteed to leaves her company feeling in great form. Sadie is the most welcoming person to all that attend our Church.


She worries that Dan and Ivan will fade away so Sunday morning she cooks then  their breakfast and loves if a visiting priest arrives as she has cooked enough to feed an army.  


We have to remember Sadie’s late husband John  who also was an amazing man and gave so much of his time to our Church and to  Sadie’s  family for all their support they have given Sadie over the years.

In recognition of Sadie’s tremendous dedication to our Parish, Fr Ivan has presented Sadie with a gift from Pope Francis – the Benemerenti Medal!

Thank you Sadie from all of us here in St Patrick’s Church 

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Sadie celebrating with her proud family

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Capturing some of the magic that Sadie brings to parish!

Pray for Peace – Pope Francis

A message from Pope Francis calling all to pray for peace, and to make a special endeavour next Wednesday: 2nd March – Ash Wednesday, to make it a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace.

Please join us with the Holy Father in praying for peace at this troubling time.

Our Lady Queen of Peace, intercede for us.

Spring 2021 – A Blooming good year!

Ringsend’s blossoms out in full colour.

Growing strong

Liz on a her birthday, Special Celebration!

Best wishes Liz!
Betty Murphy celebrating her 90th!
Famous Ringsend Singer – Sadie
An excellent vintage – one to celebrate!

Photo Credits – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Local women from Bremen congratulate Lizzie Doyle on her 100th Birthday.

Happy Birthday Lizzie Doyle 100 years old today – 29.02.2021

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Congratulation to Renée on her 90th Birthday!

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Well done to all the Girls and Boys making their first Holy Communion. It’s been along time coming but we got there in the end. A special thank you to all the parents, teachers and family who put in so much time, effort and prayers in preparing the kids to encounter Jesus for the first time through Holy Communion.

The Girls of Ringsend Girls NS, 2020 Holy Communion
The Boys of St Patricks Boys NS, 2020 Holy Communion

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Congratulations to Bridget celebrating her 90th Birthday!

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Congratulations to the confirmation class of 2020. Many blessings to all the Girls and Boys on their final initiation into Christ’s Church.

“It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world.”
—St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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In Canon Mooney – keeping up everyone’s spirits…

Congrats to Michael Larkin and his team.

Photo Credits – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Community Bingo in Whelan House – keeping the Virus at bay

Photo Credit- Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Strange times

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Sadie’s St. Patrick’s Day Alter Arrangement

Photo Credit- Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Visit of Ringsend College students to the Poolbeg Marina on the occasion of the Blessing of the New Pilot boat for the Port.

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Florrie and friends on the occasion of her 89th birthday!

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Photo from Fr. Tonge’s Exhibition in The Bridge Cafe

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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New Ringsend welcome sign with Ringsend Lord Mayor Deke

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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Unveiling of plagues to commemorate restoration of windows

With Peter McLoone chairperson of Commuity Gain Committee and Angela and Mary and Lord Mayor of Ringsend.

Photo Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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2019 Brixham / the Torbays 200th Anniversary of the Brixham coming and staying in Ringsend. A collaboration project with Dublin Port.

Photos Credit – Fr. Ivan Tonge

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