Work on resurfacing the Church grounds of St. Brendan’s is now completed, but car traffic is restricted for the coming week due to weather conditions. Front entrance for pedestrians only.
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
First Anniversary Mass – Michael Delaney R.I.P
July 24, 2026
First Anniversary Mass for the late Michael Delaney, Elmgrove, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday July 26th @ 12noon. Michael is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew…
Month’s Mind Mass – Philomena Maher R.I.P
July 24, 2026
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Philomena Maher, Clonfinane, Carrig will be celebrated this Sunday the 26th of July at 9.30am in the Church of the Annunciation Carrig. Philomena is sadly missed and remembered with…
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