On Friday November 29th the Feast of St. Brendan of Birr, Bishop Fintan Monahan will launch a new publication “A place in our hearts” a history of St. Brendan’s Roman Catholic Church Birr written by Brian Kennedy well-known local historian and teacher. Brian is well known in Midland historical circles and was chairperson of Birr…
Welcome to our Parish
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.
Mass Times
St. Brendan's Church
St. Brendan's Church, Birr
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Monday - Saturday 10.00 am - Please note that a Funeral Mass later in the day will necessitate the cancelling of the parish morning Mass. In such cases information will be announced |
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| Saturday Vigil | 7.30 pm |
| Sunday |
8.30 am 10.30 am 12 noon |
Weekly Notices
Mile Buiochas
November 5, 2024
A thousand thanks to all our choirs in the Pastoral area for your great ministry of music and song at our November Novena. Many people have commented on how the music enhanced our gatherings on the different nights and weekends. In particular the combined choirs who sang on Friday night was a true team effort. …
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February 27, 2019
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