The state exams begin on Wednesday of this week. We remember all our young people who will be sitting their Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams. A “Book of Intentions” where you are invited to write the names of those you wish to be remembered during these days is in front of the altar. You…
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 |
| Saturday Vigil | 7.30 pm |
| Sunday |
8.30 am 10.30 am 12 noon |
Weekly Notices
Confirmation 20th May 2023
May 26, 2023
Confirmation Day
Last weekend Bishop Fintan administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to the one hundred and one girls & boys from the sixth classes of our Parish schools. We congratulate the young people on this milestone in their young lives. We acknowledge the huge work in preparation made by the class teachers and school…
Congratulations
May 26, 2023
Congratulations to the children and young people of Carrig N.S. who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion last weekend. The ceremonies were joyous occasions and we thank parents and teachers for all their help.
Comhghairdeas/Congratulations
May 18, 2023
To the Offaly U20 team for their triumphant win over Wexford on Wednesday evening in Carlow every best wishes for the All-Ireland Hurling Final
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Upcoming Events
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