Most Rev Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to children and adults of our parish on next Saturday, 2nd March. There will be two ceremonies; the first begins at 11 am and the second at 3pm. All are welcome to attend the Masses and to share in these joyful celebrations […]

Art, Model-making & Handwriting competition for Under 8 to Under 16 Girls & Boys in Marian Hall Sunday 10th March 2019 from 11- 4 pm. All welcome.

Climate Change - What we can do. Lecture by Professor John Sweeney in Obama Plaza on Saturday 23rd March from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. All welcome. For more information/book a place contact Catherine on 086 321 9164.

Shalom Media Ireland is running a residential retreat from Friday 29th March (10.00 a.m.) to Sunday 31st March (4.00 p.m.) in the Ceilli Community, Harbour Road, Kilbeggan. Register at www.shalommedia.org or contact 087 248 4145 or 086 301 0681 for more details.

Easter Coffee Morning and Bake Sale in aid of Carrig National School will be held on 12th April from 10.30 – 1.30 in Carrig Hall. All support will be greatly appreciated.

Lenten Reconciliation Service in preparation for Easter will be held on Monday 15 April at 7.30pm.

Birr Library - Easter Story-time (a Spring into Storytime event): Wednesday, April 17th: 11.30am. Special free story-time event with a Springtime and Easter theme. For under 8's. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Annual Carrig & Riverstown GAA 8k run will take place on Sunday 5th May at 11.30 a.m. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome.

Night Vigil to Knock will take place on Friday May 5th. Confessions from 8-9 p.m. followed by Vigil from 9 pm to midnight with Rosary, Holy Hour & Mass. Bus will call to Birr at 4.30 p.m. sharp. Fare €15. To book contact 087 1509 522 or 086 405 5570.

Birr Garden Club - outing to National Botanic Garden at Kilmacuuragh on Thursday 16th May. If you are interested please leave your name at Pat Guinan’s shoe shop or with any member of the club.