Timoleague

Timoleague, Clogagh and Ballinascarty

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Resident Priest:

Canon John Kingston Co-PP

Address

Parochial House, Timoleague, Co Cork

Telephone: +353 (0)23 883 9114

Timoleague - Nice to meet you!

Timoleague parish lies east of Clonakilty and north of Barryroe.

TY student and Timoleague parishioner Cathal O’Sullivan presents his parish here for summer visitors and would-be visitors from the other five parishes of our family of parishes. (Ed.)

Living in Timoleague and Clogagh means being part of a tight community with a lot of history. The area is rich in history, with one of the most iconic landmarks being Timoleague Abbey, founded by Franciscan friars around 1240 AD, built on the site of an earlier monastic settlement founded by Saint Molaga, who brought beekeeping to Ireland. Nearby, the old railway line that connected Timoleague to Courtmacsherry is now a walking path with great views. You can still see the old station house and some railway tracks turned into green spaces. And, of course, Timoleague’s present church, Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, hosting mass every Sunday.

Clogagh, too, has deep roots — with St. Moluada’s Church in Clogagh North, built in 1856 and named after the local saint. It stands quietly as a symbol of the area’s strong faith and rural past.

Yet it’s the present-day life that really makes this parish special. The GAA club, Argideen Rangers, is a huge part of both villages. The pitch brings people together — whether you’re on the field or cheering from the sidelines. There’s a real sense of pride in our teams and a belief that sport builds connection.                                                                                                      Timoleague is also home to the Church of the Ascension, the local Church of Ireland church, known for its beautiful mosaics and peaceful setting, reflecting the village’s long-standing Christian tradition.

There’s lots going on too — events at Timoleague Community Hall, coffee mornings and card games in Clogagh. Groups like Tidy Towns and the Ladies Club keep things busy. The Timoleague Festival each summer is a big deal, with music, food, and visitors from all over. Local produce adds to the charm — Timoleague is known for artisan foods like Ummera smoked salmon and meats, as well as Móloga honey, named after the parish’s founding saint. There are also great places to eat, like Monk’s Lane and other welcoming cafés and restaurants that bring life to the village.

Timoleague has great spots and restaurants, while Clogagh is quieter, but both share a strong community spirit. Whether walking through the Abbey ruins, attending Mass, watching a match, or simply chatting, you quickly feel at home here.

Come and visit us! During the summer, Sunday Mass is celebrated in Timoleague parish church (P72 TF89) beginning at 11.30am.