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Sacred Heart Laytown Cemetery Devotions 2026

At Reilig Mhuire (Sacred Heart Cemetery) · Laytown, Co. Meath

Candles and flowers at an Irish cemetery devotion

What to Expect

The annual cemetery devotions at Reilig Mhuire in Laytown bring the parish community together to pray for those who are buried there and to bless the graves. The service is led by the parish priest and includes prayers, scripture readings, and a blessing of graves. Cemetery devotions are a deeply rooted tradition in Irish Catholic parishes, typically held in June or July each year.

Good to Know

  • Date: Sunday 21 June 2026 at 7pm.

  • Venue: Reilig Mhuire (the parish cemetery), Laytown, Co. Meath.

  • Free to attend; no booking required.

  • Part of Sacred Heart Parish’s annual summer liturgical calendar.

Getting There

Laytown is on the east Meath coast, accessible via the R150 off the M1 motorway. The cemetery is adjacent to the Sacred Heart Church in Laytown.

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