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

Blessing of School Bags

September 2, 2024

New School Year Blessing

Young People and Parents are invited to bring their school bags to Mass this weekend and place the bags on the Altar rails or sanctuary area where a prayer of blessing will be imparted on them for the success of the year ahead.

 


First Friday Visits

September 2, 2024

Friday 6th September is the First Friday of the month. The priests of the parish will visit housebound parishioners with the sacraments. If you know of any housebound parishioners who would like to receive the sacraments, please contact the Parish Office on 05791-22028.


Pathways into the Ministry of Pastoral Care and the Ministry of Catechist

August 30, 2024

Message from Bishop Fintan

I am delighted to be launching our second phase of Lay Ministry training in the Diocese of Killaloe. This is a significant moment as we aspire to equip the Diocese of Killaloe to answer the call…


Newsletter Sponsoring

February 27, 2019

If you would like to sponsor the newsletter please contact the Parish Office. Cost €150 per month.


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