Wicklow and Killiskey
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The Wicklow and Killiskey group of parishes serves an extensive area of
central and eastern Wicklow County extending from the coast to the foothills
of the Wicklow mountains,110 sq km in total. There are two churches, at
Church Hill Wicklow and also at Nun’s Cross Ashford. Both parishes have
experienced considerable growth in population during the last few years and
the trend is expected to continue.
Wicklow Parish is centered upon Wicklow Town itself. It is a busy parish
with a Primary School (The Glebe National School) and a Protestant
Secondary School (East Glendalough School). There is a small community
hospital and a newly built nursing home (Blainroe) where Holy Communion
is celebrated on a monthly basis.
The parish has many activities for all ages of young people with thriving
Sunday School, pre-teen group and youth clubs. There are also Girls
Brigade, Guides and Scouts companies with close Church association in
the town. The Mother and Toddler Group meet on a weekly basis. In addition
the Mothers’ Union has an active membership from a wide age group at its
monthly meetings.
Killiskey Parish is in a rural setting based around Nun’s Cross church on the
edge of Ashford. The parish also has a Primary School (Nun’s Cross
National School) and a thriving Sunday School. There is a very active Social
Committee, organizing regular social events throughout the year.
Wicklow Parish Church
Wicklow Parish Church
Wicklow Parish Church
Wicklow Parish Church
Killiskey Parish Church
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