Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage will leave Shannon on Tuesday June 25th, returning on Sunday June 30th. Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: 01 241 0810. A limited number of sick or assisted pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at […]

St. Blaise – Feastday 3rd February

St. Blaise - Feastday 3rd February Saint Blaise is one of the powerful, popular saints that people invoke for good health especially to be free from sickness of the throat. He is depicted in art holding two candles or in a cave with wild animals where he was discovered at the time of his death. […]

Year of St. Joseph 2021

Year of St. Joseph 2021 Pope Francis is well known for his devotion to Joseph, husband of Mary, foster father of Jesus and Patron of the Universal Church. He has written a meditation on St. Joseph called “With A Father’s Heart”. He wanted to “share some personal reflections on this extraordinary figure so close to […]

Dates For Your Diary Saturday 6th November at 10.00 a.m. - Annual Remembrance Mass remembering all who have died in our Parish during the past year. Saturday 6th November is the Feast of All the Saints of Ireland. We remember the holy men and women from Ireland whose example and goodness inspires and encourages us. […]

Dates For Your Diary Saturday 27th November - Feast of the Miraculous Medal - Mass at 10.00 a.m. will include a blessing of Miraculous Medals. A Remembrance Mass for residents of Birr Community N.U who have died in the past year (2020- 2021) takes place in St. Brendan Church on Tuesday 30th November at 7.00 […]

Irish Chamber Orchestra Friday 29th April 2022

St. Brendan's R.C. Church, Wilmer Road/8pm The Irish chamber orchestra is Ireland's most dynamic ensemble, consisting of over 30 world-class musicians, combining high-quality performances with expansive and artistic vision.  Presenting an evening of Mozart and including Widmann's oboe concerto and flute suite, in this beautiful Birr setting. Director - Jorg Widmann Tickets : www.birrfestivalofmusic.com  Box […]