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, Birr

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
Saturday Vigil 7.30 pm
Sunday 8.30 am
10.30 am
12 noon

Church of the Annunciation, Carrig

Sunday 9.30 am

Weekly Notices

Book Launch

November 15, 2024

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…


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. …


Newsletter Sponsoring

February 27, 2019

If you would like to sponsor the newsletter please contact the Parish Office. Cost €150 per month.


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