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
Congratulations First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all the Second Class pupils who received their First Holy Communion over the last two weekends in the Parish. This is such a special and joyful milestone in your lives, and we are all so proud of you. Wishing each of you God’s richest blessings as you continue to grow in faith, kindness,…
Lough Derg Pilgrimage – June 29th, 30th & July 1st 2026
3 day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, June 29th, 30th & July 1st . Bus leaving from Lidl Car Park if interested please contact the parish office 05791-22028
May is the Month of Mary
May is the month of Mary offering an opportunity to create a May Altar in your home or classroom and to pray at least one decade of the Rosary, during May.
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