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 - 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
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

Month’s Mind Mass – David Larkin R.I.P

January 16, 2026

Month’s Mind Mass for the late David Larkin, Lougheen, Carrig will be celebrated this Sunday January 18th @ 9.30am in Carrig Church. David is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by…


Month’s Mind Mass- George Kent R.I.P

January 16, 2026

Month’s Mind Mass for the late George Kent, Ballinree, Crinkill, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday January 17th @ 7.30pm. George is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who…


First Anniversary Mass – Noel Coughlan R.I.P

January 16, 2026

First Anniversary Mass for the late Noel Coughlan, High Street, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday January 17th @ 7.30pm. Noel is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who…


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

January 16, 2026

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…


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