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

Lent Penitential & Reconciliation Service

March 19, 2026

Lent Penitential & Reconciliation Service Wednesday March 25th @ 7.30pm, St. Brendan’s Church, Birr led by Fr. Michael O’Meara,  Brendan Cluster. All welcome.




Confirmation Day Saturday March 21st 2026

March 16, 2026

Confirmation Day All our pupils receiving Confirmation will be confirmed  this Saturday March 21st @ 11am & 3pm ceremonies.

The Ceremony for Crinkill N.S/Killeen N.S/ Parish Preparation Programme will be held at 11am.

The Ceremony for St. Brendan’s P.S./Mercy P.S./  Carrig N.S. will be held at 3pm

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