Notices

First Anniversary Mass – Michael McCarthy R.I.P

First Anniversary Mass for the late Michael McCarthy, Ballinasloe, will be celebrated this Tuesday January 21st @ 10.00am. Michael is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him. May his gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace.


Catholic Schools Week 2025

Catholic Schools Week 2025 will be celebrated in schools and parishes across Ireland from Sunday 19th January to Saturday 25th January, 2025,  anchored on the memory of St. John Bosco on the 31st January. This year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week 2025 is “United in Faith and Community During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and…


Jubilee Year of Hope

Bishop Fintan launched the great Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday 29th December. The theme for this year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and our prayer is that it will be a year of prayerful hope for a world suffering the impact of war and climate crises.

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the…


Tax Back

Birr Parish can claim tax back that you have paid on your earnings. This applies to PAYE Income and Self Employed Income, including Farmers. You must have paid €250 or more in a year – this includes all contributions to priests collections and parish fund. This is of great benefit to the Parish finances and…


Newsletter Sponsoring

If you would like to sponsor the newsletter please contact the Parish Office. Cost €150 per month.