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Patrick Feeney & his band

December 9, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Reflection

Ernest Hemingway once said, “In our darkest moments, we don’t need advice.” What we truly need is the power of human connection: a quiet presence, a gentle touch, or the smallest gesture that reminds us we’re not alone. These acts of love and solidarity become the anchors that hold us steady when life feels overwhelming. Pain is a deeply personal burden, and difficulties are uniquely ours to face—but your silent presence tells me I don’t have to face them in isolation. It’s a quiet reminder that, no matter how lost I feel, I am still worthy of love and connection. Sometimes, words aren’t necessary; your silent support speaks louder than anything else. Love, in its purest form, has the power to help us rediscover ourselves, even when we’ve forgotten who we are. Let’s remember the importance of simply being there for one another.
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  • Fr. Tom Hogan, Co-P.P. & Vicar Forane057 912 1757
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Notices

  • St. Brendan’s Window   May 21, 2025
  • 5 THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT POPE LEO'S FISHERMAN'S RINGMay 20, 2025
  • Quote from Pope Leo X1V.*May 12, 2025
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Safeguarding Children

The Parish of Birr values and encourages the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and will work in a partnership way with parents at all times.

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Baptisms

  • Ned Edward McDonagh12 May, 2025
  • Nora Grace Cleary7 May, 2025
  • Céilim Lee7 May, 2025
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  • Noel (Flossy) HoganMay 19, 2025
  • Natalie Browne (née Walsh)May 19, 2025
  • Anne Coleman (née Kelly)May 12, 2025
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Graduation Class of 2025 St. Brendan's Community School, Birr Monday May 19th 2025
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Graduation Class of 2025 St. Brendan's Community School, Birr Monday May 19th 2025
Mercy P.S had a wonderful May Procession in the prayer garden last Friday, celebrating our mother Mary.  Thanks to Ms. Ryan for leading in this lovely celebration.
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Mercy P.S had a wonderful May Procession in the prayer garden last Friday, celebrating our mother Mary. Thanks to Ms. Ryan for leading in this lovely celebration.
Holy Communion Day Carrig N.S Sunday May 18th
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Holy Communion Day Carrig N.S Sunday May 18th
Holy Communion Day Mercy P.S & St. Brendan's P.S Saturday May 17th
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Holy Communion Day Mercy P.S & St. Brendan's P.S Saturday May 17th
Shinrone/Clonlisk Holy Communion Day Saturday May 17th
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Shinrone/Clonlisk Holy Communion Day Saturday May 17th
First Holy Communion Day Killeen N.S, Crinkill N.S. & the Parish Preparation Programme Saturday May 10th
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First Holy Communion Day Killeen N.S, Crinkill N.S. & the Parish Preparation Programme Saturday May 10th
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