First Anniversary Mass for the late Marie Harding, Ballyduff, Rathcabbin, will be celebrated this Sunday May 24th 2026 @9.30am in Carrig Church. Marie is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by…
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
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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 |
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| Saturday Vigil | 7.30 pm |
| Sunday |
8.30 am 10.30 am 12 noon |
Weekly Notices
Month’s Mind Mass – Seán O’Brien R.I.P
May 23, 2026
Month’s Mind Mass for the late Seán O’Brien, Tinnakelly, Carrig will be celebrated this Sunday May 24th 2026 @9.30am in Carrig Church. Seán is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by…
First Anniversary Mass – Betty Reid R.I.P
May 22, 2026
First Anniversary Mass for the late Betty Reid, Townsend Street, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday May 24th 2026 @12noon. Betty is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who…
Congratulations First Holy Communion
May 18, 2026
Congratulations to all the Second Class pupils who received their First Holy Communion over the last two weekends in the Parish. This is such a special and joyful milestone in your lives, and we are all so proud of you. Wishing each of you God’s richest blessings as you continue to grow in faith, kindness,…
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