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
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

St Patrick’s Day Masses

March 9, 2024

Beidh Lá ‘le Phadraig ann De hAoine seo chugainn.

Mass times are as follows:

Saturday 16th St Brendan’s Vigil Mass 

7.30pm

Sunday 17th St. Brendan’s

8.30am , 10.30am & 12 noon

Sunday 17th Church of the  Annunciation Carrig 

9.30 a.m.

 


Congratulations

March 8, 2024

Congratulations to all the young people from 2nd Class who participated in their First Reconciliation last week.  We acknowledge the pivotal role of parents and family in the handing on of the faith and thank you to the teachers and school communities for all their school work. Please continue to keep the boys and girls…


Trócaire

February 10, 2024

This year Trócaire celebrates 50 years of reaching out to the poor and working for social justice in parts of the world where poverty and injustice exist. Through the generosity of Irish people over the past 50 years, the quality of life has improved for so many people.
The Trócaire Lenten Campaign begins this…


Tax Back

December 1, 2023

Birr Parish can claim tax back that you have paid on your earnings. This applies to PAYE Income and Self Employed Income, including Farmers. You must have paid €250 or more in a year – this includes all contributions to priests collections and parish fund. This is of great benefit to the Parish finances and…


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