Mercy Day is celebrated annually on the 24th September as the day on which Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, opened the House of Mercy on Baggot Street, Dublin, and dedicated it to Our Lady of Mercy. Birr is blessed to have had a Mercy presence since 1841 when Catherine McCauley and her…
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
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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
Month’s Mind Mass – Deirdre McCarthy (née Boyd)
September 19, 2026
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Deirdre McCarthy (née Boyd), Birr Road, Roscrea will be celebrated this Sunday September 20th 2026 @ 12noon. Deirdre is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and…
Month’s Mind Mass – Cyril Goonan
September 18, 2026
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Cyril Goonan, Shinrone, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday September 19th 2026 @ 7.30pm. Cyril is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who…
Month’s Mind Mass – Pauline Bennett
September 18, 2026
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Pauline Bennett, Fairview, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday September 19th 2026 @ 7.30pm. Pauline is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who…
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