Notices

Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival

Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival is our week-long arts festival here in Birr, Co. Offaly featuring professional, national and international artists bringing visual arts, theatre, music, street theatre, pop up performers, workshops, exhibitions and lots more, together with a variety of community events. Running from Friday 31st July to Saturday 8th August

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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…


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.