Lent and Ash Wednesday

Published on February 15, 2026

Lent and Ash Wednesday

Lent 2026 begins this Ash Wednesday 18th February and ends on Holy Thursday morning April 2nd. Lent comes from the old English word meaning Springtime.
It is a time of renewal and reflection in preparation for the great Feast of Easter on April 5th.

Please collect a Trócaire Box from both Churches and support the work of Justice and Human Development.
Lent is what we do.

Masses for Ash Wednesday
with distribution of the Ashes;
Clane Church; 10am and 7.30pm