This year has almost come full circle and Christmas is upon us. It is an appropriate time to acknowledge goodness and blessings in our lives. We thank all who have actively participated in parish life: in the various masses and liturgies and the celebration of the Sacraments. Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and…
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
St. Brendan’s Window
November 18, 2025
Welcome home the restored and conserved St. Brendan Window, funded by @The Heritage Council. Work by Aria Stained Glass”
Jubilee Year of Hope
January 9, 2025
Bishop Fintan launched the great Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday 29th December. The theme for this year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and our prayer is that it will be a year of prayerful hope for a world suffering the impact of war and climate crises.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the…
Newsletter Sponsoring
February 27, 2019
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