St Mary's Cemetery Annual Mass, Carlow

What to Expect

The annual Cemetery Mass at St Mary’s Cemetery is one of the most attended parish occasions of the Carlow year. Mass is celebrated outdoors among the graves in the summer evening, giving families an opportunity to pray together for those buried there. The Cathedral Parish organises the liturgy and attracts a large turnout from across the town.

Vehicle access to the cemetery is restricted on the evening: blue badge holders only may enter between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. No cars are admitted after 7:00pm to allow safe pedestrian access to the cemetery for Mass.

Good to Know

• Date: Monday 14 July 2026 at 7:30pm.

• Venue: St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

• Free; no booking required.

• Car access restricted - blue badge holders only from 6:00-7:00pm, closed to cars after 7:00pm.

• Annual summer tradition of Carlow Cathedral Parish.

• Parish contact: carlowcathedral.ie

Getting There

St Mary’s Cemetery is on the Pollerton Road on the south side of Carlow town. Pedestrian access is straightforward from the town centre; large numbers walk in on the evening.