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faith · Monday 8 June 2026 · 7:10pm 
Graiguecullen-Killeshin Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
At St Clare's Church, Graiguecullen · Graiguecullen, Carlow
At St Clare's Church, Graiguecullen · Graiguecullen, Carlow
The Graiguecullen-Killeshin Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help runs for nine consecutive Monday evenings. The theme for the 21st year is “United in Prayer”. The Rosary is led by the Poor Clare Sisters at 7:10pm, followed by Mass at 7:30pm. Each week features a different guest speaker - past guests have included public figures, broadcasters and community leaders from across Ireland.
The novena runs from Monday 13 April to Monday 8 June 2026, so the final night falls on 8 June. The venue, Graiguecullen, sits on the Laois-Carlow border immediately across the River Barrow from Carlow town centre.
Dates: Nine Mondays from 13 April to 8 June 2026; within the 90-day window from the final night, 8 June.
Time: Rosary at 7:10pm, Mass at 7:30pm.
Venue: St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, on the Carlow side of the border.
Free; no booking required.
Annual tradition now in its 21st year.
Parish office: 059 914 1833.
Graiguecullen is immediately west of Carlow town, accessible by car or a short walk across the Barrow Bridge from the town centre.
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