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

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
Saturday Vigil 7.30 pm
Sunday 8.30 am
10.30 am
12 noon

Church of the Annunciation, Carrig

Sunday 9.30 am

Weekly Notices

Month’s Mind Mass – Thomas Hynes R.I.P

December 21, 2024

Month’s Mind Mass for the late Thomas Hynes, Glencorrig, Shinrone will be celebrated this Sunday December 22nd @ 9.30am in the Church of the Annunciation Carrig. Thomas is sadly missed and remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him. May his gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace.


First Anniversary Mass – Tom Nestor R.I.P

December 20, 2024

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.

December 20, 2024

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

December 18, 2024

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.


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