First Anniversary Mass – Betty Reid R.I.P
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…

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 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,…

3 day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, June 29th, 30th & July 1st . Bus leaving from Lidl Car Park if interested please contact the parish office 05791-22028

May is the month of Mary offering an opportunity to create a May Altar in your home or classroom and to pray at least one decade of the Rosary, during May.

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…

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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