First Anniversary Mass for the late Mary Wynne, Hillside, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday December 14th @ 10.30am. Mary is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who knew…
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
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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 |
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| Saturday Vigil | 7.30 pm |
| Sunday |
8.30 am 10.30 am 12 noon |
Weekly Notices
First Anniversary Mass – Eamon (Ned) Sheeran
December 12, 2025
First Anniversary Mass for the late Eamon (Ned) Sheeran, William Street, Birr will be celebrated this Sunday December 14th @ 10.30am. Eamon (Ned) is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him. May his gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Reconciliation Service Wednesday December 17th @ 7.30pm
December 12, 2025
Reconciliation Service in St. Brendan’s Wednesday December 17th @ 7.30pm led by Fr. Tom Hannon . All welcome.
Bambinelli Sunday 14th December
December 11, 2025
Each year on the Third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis invites people to bring the baby Jesus figure from their crib at home to be blessed this weekend at all masses in the parish. You are invited to bring your Bambinelli for a blessing on your crib and your home this Christmas.
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