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

First Anniversary Mass – Mary O’Connor R.I.P

July 11, 2025

First Anniversary Mass for the late Mary O’Connor, Hillside,  Birr will be celebrated this Sunday July 13th @ 12noon. Mary is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who knew her. May her gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace


Diocesan Appointments for Killaloe, Summer 2025

June 30, 2025

Diocesan Appointments for Killaloe, Summer 2025

 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Annual World day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests

(Appointments take effect from Friday 15th of August 2025)

Making the diocesan appointments is getting increasingly difficult every year.  This year, despite the small number…


Cemetery Masses 2025

June 10, 2025

Cemetery Mass 2025
Friday July 11th, 7.30pm: Carrig Cemetery Mass


St. Brendan’s Window   

May 21, 2025

The Heritage Council has granted funding for the restoration of the Saint Brendan stain glass window in our  Parish Church.  This window located on the right side of the entrance is of major significance and the grant will enable it to be restored to its original beauty and design.  The work will be carried out…


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