Welcome to the website of
Horeswood Parish

A Warm Welcome From Fr. Gerald
Céad Mile Fáilte to Horeswood Parish website. We are situated in South West Wexford and we include the communities in both Horeswood and in Ballykelly. The parish incorporates the village of Campile, the wonderful JFK Arboretum and the Kennedy Homestead in Dunganstown, the birthplace of President John F Kennedy’s great – grandfather, Patrick Kennedy.
We want to make our parish website an interesting and worthwhile site to visit for both parishioners and visitors to keep up to date with what is happening in our parish. We hope that all parish and community groups will find it a useful resource for keeping in contact with the parish. I will conclude my words of welcome with our Parish Mission Statement which expresses our vision for our parish.
MISSION STATEMENT
Nourished by the Eucharist and the Sacraments, the life of Horeswood-Ballykelly parish is centred on serving Christ and one another as a community where all are welcomed, supported and valued and where we share our faith with others.

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PATRONS IN HORESWOOD & BALLYKELLY 2023
PATRONS IN HORESWOOD & BALLYKELLY 2023 BALLYKELLY: Friday 7th July Whitechurch at 7.15pm The celebration of Mass in Ballykelly at 8.00pm...
FERNS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE There will be a one day coach trip to Knock Shrine on Sunday July 2nd for the Ferns Diocesan Day. The pick-up points will be...
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RECENT DEATHS
The death has occurred of John J. Rowe
Saltmills, Campile, Wexford
Beloved partner of Marian, father of Jake, son of Peggy and the late John, brother of Maureen, Michael, Margaret, Patrick, Bridie, Charlie, Seamus, Anthony and Stasia.Sadly missed by his loving partner, son, mother, brothers, sisters, aunt, uncle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Cooney’s Funeral Home, New Ross, (Y34 FK44) on Monday, May 15th, from 4:30pm concluding at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 16th, to St. James’ Church, Horeswood arriving for funeral Mass at 12noon burial afterwards in Horeswood Cemetery. ~~~~~~~~~~ House Private Please ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John’s Mass can be viewed on Tuesday, May 16th, at 12 noon click here ~~~~~~~~ Messages of condolence and support can be left for the family via the condolences button. |
Date of Death: Saturday 13th May 2023
James Cooney Funeral Directors (IAFD)
The death has occurred of Conor Doyle
Coolcotts Lane, Wexford Town, Wexford
The death has occurred of Conor Doyle, Coolcotts Lane, Wexford age 23 years. Beloved son of Maria Sofola (nee Doyle) and Abi, brother to Kate, Ola and Stella, grandson of Rita Doyle, Ballykerogue, Campile and Coolcotts Lane, Wexford. Reposing in Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge, on Sunday from 4 o clock until 6 o clock, followed by removal to St. James Church, Horeswood. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11 o clock. Burial afterwards in Ballykerogue Cemetery. |
Date Published: Friday 6th January 2023
Date of Death: Friday 6th January 2023
The death has occurred of James (Seamie) Wallace
36 Strandhill, Clogherhead, Louth / Campile, Wexford
St. John of God, Drumcarr and late of Horeswood, Campile, Co. Wexford. Predeceased by his loving parents Matthew and Josephine, brother Noel and niece Susan. Sadly missed by his loving sister Teresa, brothers Joe, Sean, Matt and Liam, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, the staff and many friends in Strandhill and Drumcarr, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace Reposing at his residence, 36 Strandhill, Drumcarr, on Tuesday (January 3rd) from 5pm concluding at 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday (January 4th) at 12 noon in St. John Of God’s Drumcarr followed by removal to Cooney’s Funeral Home, New Ross, for reposal at the funeral home from 6pm concluding at 8pm. Removal from Cooney’s Funeral Home, New Ross, on Thursday (January 5th) at 1.30pm to St. James Church, Horeswood, arriving for funeral mass at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in Horeswood cemetery. |
Date Published: Tuesday 3rd January 2023, Date of Death: Monday 2nd January 2023
The death has occurred of Paddy Banville
Knockea, Campile, Wexford
Beloved husband of the late Kitty, father of Paddy, John, Trina, Brigid, Jacinta, Carmel and the late Lar and brother of Mick. Sadly missed by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren,brother, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace Reposing in Ryan’s Funeral Home Wellingtonbridge (Y35 RP21) on Wednesday 28th December from 4pm – 9pm. Funeral mass on Thursday 29th December at 11am in St James Church Horeswood, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. |
Date Published: Tuesday 27th December 2022
Date of Death: Tuesday 27th December 2022
The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggie) Sutton (née O’Connor)
Dunbrody, Campile, New Ross, Wexford
The death has occurred of Peggie (Margaret) Sutton nee O’Connor, Tuesday 13th December 2022, peacefully in the loving care of her family at Waterford University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Nan and brother Paddy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children Jackie, Marie, Brid, Dennis, Margaret, Catherine and Anthony, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace Reposing at her residence (Dunbrody) on Thursday 15th December from 12 noon – 8pm. Removal on Friday 16th December to St James Church Horeswood arriving for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in Horeswood cemetery. House private on Friday morning please. |
The death has occurred of Joan Howlin (née Murphy)
Ballysop, New Ross, Wexford
In her 99th Year. Beloved wife of the late John, mother of Nicholas, Mary, Pauline, James, Richard, Walter, Geraldine, Claire & Margaret, sister of the late James, Jackie, Billy and Pierce, sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great- grandson, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Cissie, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cooney’s Funeral Home, New Ross, on Friday, December 2nd, from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Removal on Saturday, December 3rd, to St Brigid’s Church, Ballykelly, arriving for funeral mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballykerogue Cemetery. ___________________________________________________ Messages of condolence and support can be left for the family via the condolences button. |
Date Published: Thursday 1st December 2022
Date of Death: Wednesday 30th November 2022
James Cooney Funeral Directors (IAFD)
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Molloy
Oldcourt, Ballykelly, New Ross, Wexford
Loving husband of the late Berna, father of Linda, Vanessa, Billy and Mary Rose, brother of Mary, Stella, Mick and the late Anne, Katie, Helen, Linda, Carmel, Julia and Jim and grandfather of Joe, Conor, Aedan and Meadhbh. Billy will be sadly missed by his daughters, son, sisters, brother, grandchildren, son-in-law Lee, daughter-in-law Michelle, his partner Bernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, New Ross (Y34DK15) on Saturday (26th Nov) from 3pm concluding at 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday (28th Nov) at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Ballykelly, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/horeswoodparish Messages of Condolence can be left in the section below |
Date Published: Thursday 24th November 2022
Date of Death: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
The death has occurred of Very Rev John French
Horeswood, New Ross, Wexford
The death has occurred of Very Rev. John French, Retired Parish Priest of Horeswood, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Peacefully at The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care Centre, Waterford. Born into eternal life on Wednesday, 16th November 2022. Predeceased by his beloved parents David and MaryEllen, sisters Jo, Maggie, Mary, Annie and Kitty, brothers Nick, Frank, Lar, Jim and Tom. Deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, parishioners, Bishop Ger, Bishop Emeritus Denis and the priests of the Diocese of Ferns, relatives, neighbours and kind friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace The funeral cortège will arrive at St. James Church, Horeswood, on Friday, November 18th, for reception prayers at 4pm, Fr. John will lie in repose at the Church until 9pm. Requiem mass on Saturday, 19th November, at 12 noon, followed by the rite of Christian burial immediately afterwards at the Clochrán Cemetery, Newbawn. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care Centre. “Life is changed not ended” ________________________ The Requiem Mass can be viewed on Saturday, November 19th, at 12pm on the following link https://horeswoodparish.ie/ |
Date Published: Thursday 17th November 2022
Date of Death: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Date Published: Monday 31st October 2022
Date of Death: Monday 31st October 2022
The death has occurred of Michael Kent
Knockea, Campile, Wexford
Beloved husband of Bridgie, father of Michael, Thomas, Eamonn, Eugene, Moll and Collette and brother of Tom and Aidan. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. May He Rest In Peace Reposing in Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge on Thursday 15th September from 3pm, with removal at 7pm to St James Church, Horeswood. Funeral mass on Friday 16th September at 11am, followed by burial in Ballykerogue Cemetery. Michael’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link House Private |
Date Published: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Date of Death: Tuesday 13th September 2022
The Death has occurred of Mary O’Brien, Carrownree, Campile
The death has occurred of Mary O’Brien, Carrownree, Campile, in her 100th year, beloved sister of Eileen and beloved aunt of Sheila, James, Erica, David, Fiona and Denise. Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on Saturday 4pm-8pm and Sunday 3pm-7pm. Removal on Monday morning to St.James Church, Horeswood for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Horeswood cemetery.
Date of Death: September 9th 2022