Notices

Pope Leo has designated 2026 the 800th Anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago
went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace,
intercede for us before the Lord.

You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano,
teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation
that breaks down every…


Catholic Schools Week 2026

Catholic Schools Week 2026 will be celebrated in schools and parishes across Ireland from Sunday 18th January to Saturday 24th January, 2026,  anchored on the memory of St. John Bosco on the 31st January. This year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week 2026 isNormal Lives, Called to Holiness During Catholic Schools…


Tax Back

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…


Newsletter Sponsoring

If you would like to sponsor the newsletter please contact the Parish Office. Cost €150 per month.