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

Corpus Christi Procession – June 18th 2025

June 11, 2025

Each year the church celebrates  the precious gift from Jesus to us of Himself   – His Body ,Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Blessed Eucharist. This special day is  called the Feast of Corpus Christi – The Body of Christ . As far back as the 12th century  Jesus has been honoured by this special…


Cemetery Masses 2025

June 10, 2025

Cemetery Masses 2025
Friday June 27th, 7.30pm: Clonoghill Cemetery Mass
Friday July 11th, 7.30pm: Carrig Cemetery Mass


Lough Derg Pilgrimage – June 23rd /24th /25th

June 6, 2025

3 day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, June 23/24/25. Bus  leaving from Emmett Square if interested please contact the parish office 05791-22028

 

 


St. Brendan’s Window   

May 21, 2025

The Heritage Council has granted funding for the restoration of the Saint Brendan stain glass window in our  Parish Church.  This window located on the right side of the entrance is of major significance and the grant will enable it to be restored to its original beauty and design.  The work will be carried out…


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