Thanks plus Giving towards the upkeep of the Aughaval churches


Thanks plus Giving towards the upkeep of the Aughaval churches



The Westport-Dugort Union of Parishes wishes to express thanks to the following groups which have raised funds and/or donated generously in 2025 towards the emergency repairs in Holy Trinity Church, Westport, following Storm Eowyn:

Dublin Choral Union     6,627 euros
Westport Festival of Chamber Music     1,000 euros
Kathy Quinn with choir, orchestra and soloists ('Lumières')     3,600 euros
Sandford and St Philip's Choir (Fauré's Requiem)     1,521 euros 


We are truly thankful, and to the many individuals who have contributed when attending concerts or services. 


Giving towards the upkeep of the churches

The work and upkeep of the churches requires ongoing funding, as for every charity. (On the charity/CRA status of the Aughaval Parishes, please see below.) Running and maintenance costs are met by voluntary donations. 

Parish funds are gathered from many sources beginning with the Church of Ireland families and individuals within each church/parish. Their important gifts are supplemented by the generosity of donors and supporters from outside our own worshipping community. In fact, the largest portion of our funding comes from these donors. Fundraising events and grants are also an important part of our efforts to secure funds each year.

Financial gifts towards parish funds - whether occasional gifts or regular - are therefore greatly appreciated.


For one-time/ occasional donations:

You can securely give towards these costs and the upkeep of the churches using your phone or electronic device using the QR codes (below) which will direct you to the parishes’ iDonate pages.


Regular/ongoing giving:

Regular/ongoing can also be by standing order. If you are a tax-payer, a tax refund on your donation can be made to your parish at no additional cost to you - please see below, and contact us if you would like a form. 

Make your donation go even further 
at no extra cost to you:
If you donated €250 or more in a calendar year to Aughaval Group and under the Government Tax Back initiative, by signing the CHY3 form , we can receive an added 45% back from revenue making your donation go much further and at no extra cost to you.


For help or more information, please contact one of the Hon.Treasurers (listed) or the Rector (details below). Please scroll down for information with regards to our charity (CRA) status. 

Thank-you and bless you.




Westport-Dugort Parishes
(Info. Babs Strutt, Hon. Treasurer - contact details on request)





Christ Church, Castlebar
(Info. Trevor Ardill, Hon. Treasurer - contact details on request)
Christ Church Castlebar is a registered charity: Registered Charity No. 20206867





Turlough Parish Church
(Info. Karin Shaw, Hon. Treasurer - contact details on request)




Charities Regulatory Authority status:

The United Dioceses of Tuam, Killala and Achonry is registered as a charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority under No. 20015237 and the Revenue Commissioners No. CHY 7241.

The United Dioceses of Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert is registered as a charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority under No. 20015688 and the Revenue Commissioners No. CHY 7327. 

On 1st November 2021, the dioceses amalgamated to become the United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe ('TLK'). The Diocesan Councils remain separate.


CRA and the Aughaval parishes: 

- Christ Church Castlebar is a registered charity: Registered Charity No. 20206867

- Westport-Dugort Union of Parishes (= Westport and Dugort Parishes, including Inishbiggle) is in process of applying for registration. In the meantime it operates under The United Dioceses of Tuam, Killala and Achonry Charities Regulatory Authority, No. 20015237, and the Revenue Commissioners No. CHY 7241 (as above).

- Turlough Parish is in process of registration. In the meantime it operates under The United Dioceses of Tuam, Killala and Achonry Charities Regulatory Authority, No. 20015237, and the Revenue Commissioners No. CHY 7241 (as above).



For further information, please contact Mrs Lorna Sharpe at the TLK Diocesan Office, email limerickdiocsec@gmail.com, or Mr Damian Shorten, email admin@tka.ie.



Pastoral care and general enquiries:

Revd Suzanne Cousins
Aughaval Group of Parishes,
United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, Church of Ireland
Tel. +353 83 800 3233
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org
Aughaval Parishes' Website aughaval.tlk.ie

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AughavalParishes

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