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
Ceremony of Light
Ceremony of Light for all Confirmation classes in Birr Parish. Wednesday March 18th @ 7.30pm in St. Brendan’s Church. We look forward to welcoming the Confirmation candidates and parents.
Confirmation Day Saturday March 21st 2026
Confirmation Day All our pupils receiving Confirmation will be confirmed this Saturday March 21st @ 11am & 3pm ceremonies.
The Ceremony for Crinkill N.S/Killeen N.S/ Parish Preparation Programme will be held at 11am.
The Ceremony for St. Brendan’s P.S./Mercy P.S./ Carrig N.S. will be held at 3pm
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