All Night Vigil in Knock

Published on November 7, 2025

All Night Vigil in Knock (7th/8th December)                                                                                                                                                                                          The parishes of Athy Narraghmore& Moone are running a bus to the all Night Vigil in Knock on Sunday 7th December for the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  The night begins with Confessions from 10pm. Ceremony being at 12midnight on the 7th of Dec and continues into the early morning and concludes with Mass at 4am.The vigil includes Rosary, stations of the Cross, Holy Hour, guest speaker, quiet time for prayer and offering sacred space to reflect on Mary’s Role in the life of the Church and to seek her intercession Cost of the Bus is €40.     

Bus will depart from the following areas on Sunday 7th December.                                                                                                                               

Castledermot Church at 4:30pm           

Moone Church 4:45pm                                                                               

St. Michael’s Athy, 5:15                          

Stradbally 5:30pm                                                                                   

Portlaoise 5.45pm                                    

Mountmellick 6pm

Stopping briefly in Athlone and arriving in knock at 10pm approx. Bus will leave knock at 5:30am Monday 8th Dec. A Non-refundable deposit of €20 for bus is required to secure your seat. For further information contact Peggy Whelan on 086 849 2381.