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There will be a Service of Holy Communion this evening, Christmas Eve, in St Patrick's Church Carnalway.

The service begins at 11.30pm and all are welcome to the event, which will without doubt be deeply spiritual in absolutely beautiful surroundings.

The Church is a splendid example of its kind, rebuilt in 1894 with strong 11th-century style Hiberno-Roman detailing inside and out, even to the gutters. It was substantially renovated 12 years ago to deal with foundation problems.

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on Tuesday 19 December 2017 were 3, 10, 13 and 17. There was no Jackpot winner and the next Draw's main prize will be �13,600.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Lucy Curtis (Promoter Ger�s Fruit & Veg Shop), May & Kevin Keogh (Eileen Doyle) and Maureen & Liam Keogh (The Parish).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Leanne Clifford and Dominic Farrell and the winner of the Draw Parish Centre on the night was Adrienne Byrne.

The Parish thanks all who support the Lotto.

Discussions between Kilcullen Parish, the Dublin Diocese and developer Scotpark could result in a properly lined and lit church car park of the same size as the current one, as well as a new house for the priests, writes Brian Byrne.

In return, the developer � who is currently building houses in a former field adjacent to the car park � would get further land to build a number of extra homes.

A spokesman for the Parish Finance Committee told the Diary that the proposal under discussion would extend the car park closer to the church, taking in the area in front of the current Parochial House. What is now the south end of the car park would become available for new houses, one of which would be for the priests.

"Nothing has been decided yet, we're just at the discussion stage," says Liam McDonnell, describing the idea as a 'one-time opportunity' for the parish to gain a proper car park, and provide modern living accommodation for the priests. "If we don't do this now, and the developer finishes his current work and leaves, the chance is gone for good."

He notes that the existing Parochial House is no longer fit for purpose, but emphasises that there is no intention of demolishing the building. It can be converted to another use, such as parish offices. It was built around 1870 and is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as being of 'social and historic significance'.

The ideas under discussion include lowering the wall along the front of the car park, opening it up to view and providing greater security. There are no plans to charge for parking, Liam McDonnell adds.

The proposal would also upgrade the services to the church, including bringing a gas supply to the property. This would be used to affordably heat what is acknowledged as an uncomfortably cold building during the winter months as well as the Parish Centre.

"Neither the Parish nor the Diocese has any money to do these things, so we have to come up with a proposal that makes it worth the developer's while to get involved. Hopefully we'll have a completed proposal in the new year which we can then advance to a planning application."

Scotpark's current housing scheme includes the provision of a single common entrance to the development and the car park, with the Parish being given a permanent right of way for access.

One aspect of the new proposal is likely to exercise some local discussion � where to move the statue that has for many decades been the centrepiece of the lawn area in front of the Parochial House.

A Schubert Mass will be performed in Kilcullen Parish Church this evening, 16 December, writes Brian Byrne.

It will begin at 6.30pm and will feature the Gormanstown Choir, and the organists will be Peter Moloney and Ella Fallon.

The Parish Carol Service will take place on 20 December, with the Kilcullen and Yellow Bog choirs, and a special guest appearance from Eliot Davis from Naas. The evening begins at 8pm. Organists will be Peter Moloney and Ella Fallon, and the Camphill Bell Ringers will perform.

Image by Wilhelm August Rieder - Original is in Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien, Public Domain.

There was a full audience in Kilcullen Parish Church last night for this year's 'Carols by Candlelight', and they were treated to really great performances from a stellar programme of artistes, writes Brian Byrne.

They included the Scoil Bhride Choir, Lorraine and Jade Nolan, the Kilcullen Gospel Choir and their soloists, and Brendan Keeley. It was a truly wonderful night in a very atmospheric setting.

The event was in aid of the Market Square Development Project.

All the pictures from the evening can be accessed here.

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on Tuesday 12 December 2017 were 7, 20, 28, and 31. There was no Jackpot winner and next week's main prize will be �13,400.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Sandra Wixted (Promoter Ger�s Fruit & Veg), Eunice O�Connell (Mag O�Connell), and David, Jack and Ruaidhe (Mary Phelan).

The winners of the Promoters Draws were Breda McCormack and Vanessa Clarke, and the winner of the Draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Adrienne Byrne.

The final Kilcullen and Gormanstown Parish Lotto for 2017 will take place on Tuesday December. We would like to welcome you all back for a New Year and our first draw on Tuesday 2 January 2018.

We would like to wish all our Promoters, Ticket Buyers and all our Community a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

The prize giving ceremony for the Family Art Competition will be held tomorrow, Saturday 9 December, in Kilcullen Parish Centre.

Everything kicks off at 7.30pm with refreshments, and the presentation will be at 8pm.

Everyone who entered will receive a small gift and winners will be awarded a certificate and prize, and will have their artworks framed and hung in the Parish Centre.

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen and Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on Tuesday 5 December were 15, 17, 28 and 29. There was no Jackpot winner and next week's main prize will be �13,200.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Miriam McDonnell (Promoter Miriam McDonnell), P Karney (Wednesday Bridge Club) and Sarah McMahon (The Parish).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Breda McCormack and Kilcullen Credit Union, and the winner of the Draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Adrienne Byrne.

The Parish thanks all those who support the Lotto.

Two patches have been made on the roof of the parish church pending a full repair to be undertaken at a later date.

The roof was damaged during storm Ophelia. (Pic: Fr Niall Mackey.) 

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on Tuesday 28 November 2017 were 2, 13, 16 and 26. There was no Jackpot winner and next week's main prize will be �13,000.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Ashling O�Connor (Promoter Adrienne Byrne), Carmel Black (The Parish), and Seamus Dempsey (May Coyne).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Ger�s Fruit & Veg Shop and Ger Kelly, and the winner of the Draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Bernie Kirby.

The Parish thanks all those who support the Lotto.

Pics: Fr Niall Mackey.

The scaffolding on the church was completed today to facilitate repair of the damage done to the Parish Church roof during hurricane Ophelia, writes Brian Byrne.

The roofers can now access the areas where the slates were stripped. It's the third time in recent years that the church has suffered this kind of damage, in this event opening up the roof in a new section.

The Diary understands that a more comprehensive programme of work on the roof may be considered for next spring.

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw were 10, 22, 24 and 26. There was no Jackpot winner, and next week's main prize will be �12,800.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Joe O'Connor (Promoter Kay Dixon), Gillian Kelly (Vanessa Clarke), and Brian Fallon (PJ Lydon).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Berneys Chemist and Adrienne Byrne and the winner of the Draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Vivienne Clifford.

The Parish thanks all those who support the Lotto.

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on Tuesday 14 November were 16, 18, 27 and 31. There was no Jackpot winner and next week's main prize will be �12,600.

The winners of the �50 Open Draws were Toby Phelan (Promoter Toby Phelan), Eugene Hall (Miriam McDonnell) and Miriam McDonnell (Miriam McDonnell).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Mag Hughes and Ethna Dempsey and the winner of the Draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Fr Niall Mackey.

The Parish thanks all those who support the Lotto.