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!
Christmas Services at St Patrick’s 2025
Sunday 21st December, 12:00 Carol Service
Wednesday 24th December 15:00, All Age Nativity
Thursday 25th December 12:00 Christmas 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
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.