Notices

Confirmation Day Saturday March 21st 2026

Confirmation Day

Last weekend Fr. Tom & Fr. Arnold administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 83 girls & boys from the sixth classes of our Parish schools.  We congratulate the young people on this milestone in their young lives.  We acknowledge the huge work in preparation made by the class teachers and school communities. …


Lent Penitential & Reconciliation Service

Lent Penitential & Reconciliation Service Wednesday March 25th @ 7.30pm, St. Brendan’s Church, Birr led by Fr. Michael O’Meara,  Brendan Cluster. All welcome.


Trócaire – Game Changers 2026

This year Trócaire celebrates over 50 years of reaching out to the poor and working for social justice in parts of the world where poverty and injustice exist. Through the generosity of Irish people over the past 50 years, the quality of life has improved for so many people.
The Trócaire Lenten Campaign begins…


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…


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