It has come to light that varying numbers of people have been attending weekday and weekend masses in St. Brigid's Parish church in Kilrush. Although it has never been more than 20 people attending according to parish priest Father Joe Power, under level 5 restrictions, services should be held online and places of worship like churches are allowed to remain open only for private prayer. Father Power said that he has been holding online Mass, but doors have remained open during Mass for a small number of people to attend should they so wish to. During the week, less than five people might attend Mass, while at the weekend, ten to 15 people might attend on a Sunday, he said.