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



Divine Mercy Sunday April 27th

April 21, 2025

Divine Mercy Sunday April 27th

Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2.45pm followed by Mass at 3.00pm in St. Brendan’s Church.

 


Buíochas

April 21, 2025

We acknowledge the involvement of so many people with  this years Easter Liturgies – we are especially grateful to the choirs & folk group. To  Enda, Tommy, Catriona,Carmel and the other musicians who enhanced our gatherings .  To our Readers, Eucharistic ministers, Liturgy group, Sacristans, Altar Servers and the JP Ⅱ young people and all…


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