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.
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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 |
Please keep all the young people in your prayers as they prepare for the next milestone in their faith journey.
First Holy Communion – Ceremonies 11.00am
Saturday May 9th – Killeen N.S, Crinkill N.S & The Parish Preparation Programme
Saturday May 16th – St. Brendan’s P.S & Mercy P.S,
Sunday May 17th – Carrig N.S…
First Anniversary Mass for the late Gerry Corcoran, Burkes Hill, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday May 3rd 2026 @12noon. Gerry is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who…
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Pearl Parsons, Bulfin Park, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday May 2nd 2026 @7.30pm. Pearl is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who…
May is the month of Mary offering an opportunity to create a May Altar in your home or classroom and to pray at least one decade of the Rosary, during May.
