Notices

Harvest Thanksgiving

This weekend, October 3rd & 4th we celebrate the Harvest. We acknowledge Mary Larkin who has created the Sacred Space and the O’Meara family, Fortal who supplied the vegetables. Many thanks.

Lord, thank you for the flowers and thank you for the trees Thank you for my special friends and all the fun they bring Thank…


First Friday Visits

Friday October 2nd is the First Friday of the month. The priests of the parish will visit housebound parishioners with the sacraments. If you know of any housebound parishioners who would like to receive the sacraments, please contact the Parish Office on 05791-22028.


Comhghairdeas agus Buíochas

A sincere thank you for all who made our Bi-Centenary celebration such a success on Friday night and for all the preparation in the lead up. We acknowledge the huge work that has been done…


Sacramental Dates 2027

The following dates have been earmarked for our parish celebrations of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please keep all the children in your prayers as they prepare for the next milestone in their faith journey.

Date and times for Holy Communion

Saturday 8th May, 2027 @ 11am 

St. Brendan’s P.S.  Mercy P.S & Parish Preparation…



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.