Notices

First Anniversary Mass – Tom Nestor R.I.P

First Anniversary Mass for the late Tom Nestor, Riveroaks, Riverstown, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday December 21st @ 7.30pm. Tom is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him. May his gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace.


Month’s Mind Mass – Jennifer Coghlan R.I.P.

Month’s Mind Mass for the late Jennifer Coghlan, Rosse Row, Birr will be celebrated this Saturday December 21st @ 10.00am. Jennifer is sadly missed and remembered with love by her family and by all who knew her. May her gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace.


Carol Service Sunday December 22nd @ 7.30pm

The Ecumenical Carol Service for Birr Parish will take place this Sunday evening in St. Brendan’s Church of Ireland .  The combined choirs of the Parish and the Birr Choral society will participate.  It’s a very appropriate way to enter Christmas week.  We look forward to welcoming you all.


Mass Schedule for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day for the Brendan Pastoral Area

St. Brendan’s

Christmas Eve Mass Times:  6pm Family Mass & 9pm Vigil Mass.

Christmas Day Mass Times: 8.30am, 10.30am & 12noon.

Church of the Annunciation Carrig

Christmas Eve Mass Time: 7.45pm.

Christmas Day Mass Time: 9.30am.

Christmas Eve

The Pike/St. Patricks                         Mass @ 6.30pm

Kinnitty/St. Flannans                         Mass @ 6.30pm


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…


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