Welcome and Céad míle fáilte to Birr Parish, home of St. Brendan's Church on Wilmer Road and The Church of the Annunciation, Carrig. The Christian community in Birr dates back to St. Brendan "the Elder" who chose Birr, "the place of the springs", for the location of his monastic community in the middle of the 6th Century. St. Brendan's Monastery was renowned for hospitality and scholarship . The famous copy of the four Gospels was created here. It is better known as "The Book Of Birr" or "McRegol Gospel". A facsimile copy of this Gospel is on display in Birr Library located in Birr Civic Offices beside the St. Brendan's Church on Wilmer Road.
| Monday - Saturday | 10.00 am |
| Saturday Vigil | 7.30 pm |
| Sunday |
8.30 am 10.30 am 12 noon |
This Sunday is Vocation Sunday and we as a faith community pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Prayer cards are available in all the churches of our cluster area.
Lord, the ministry of priests confirms your unfailing care for your people. Call from among us the priests and religious needed for your…
Birr Parish can claim tax back that you have paid on your earnings. This applies to PAYE Income and Self Employed Income, including Farmers. You must have paid €250 or more in a year – this includes all contributions to priests collections and parish fund. This is of great benefit to the Parish finances and…
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