St. Brendan's Church, Birr

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…

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…

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 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.