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…
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
Cemetery Masses 2025
June 10, 2025
Cemetery Masses 2025
Friday June 27th, 7.30pm: Clonoghill Cemetery Mass
Friday July 11th, 7.30pm: Carrig Cemetery Mass
Lough Derg Pilgrimage – June 23rd /24th /25th
June 6, 2025
3 day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, June 23/24/25. Bus leaving from Emmett Square if interested please contact the parish office 05791-22028
St. Brendan’s Window
May 21, 2025
The Heritage Council has granted funding for the restoration of the Saint Brendan stain glass window in our Parish Church. This window located on the right side of the entrance is of major significance and the grant will enable it to be restored to its original beauty and design. The work will be carried out…
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