Notices

First Anniversary Mass – Nancy Buckley R.I.P

First Anniversary Mass for the late Nancy Buckley, Military Road, Crinkill, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday February 22nd @12noon. Nancy is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who…


Month’s Mind Mass – Brendan King R.I.P

Month’s Mind Mass for the late Brendan King, Crinkill, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday February 22nd @12noon. Brendan is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him.…


First Anniversary Mass – Baby Henry Pardy R.I.P

First Anniversary Mass for the late Baby Henry Pardy, Ashbrook Drive, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday February 21st @ 7.30pm. Baby Henry is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by…


First Anniversary Mass – Jack Ryan R.I.P

First Anniversary Mass for the late Jack Ryan, Emmett Street, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday February 21st @ 7.30pm. Jack is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who…


Remembering Bishop Willie Walsh

Remembering Bishop Willie Walsh who died one year ago today. Bishop Willie’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday February 21st at 11.00am in the Cathedral in Ennis.


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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