 Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Birr. The Birr hotels
listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough
guide as to how far they are from Birr. The Republic of Ireland
is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east is the
Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest with
St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The Republic of Ireland
has 26 counties, and five cities — Dublin, Cork, Galway,
Limerick, and Waterford. The west-coast of Ireland features cliffs,
hills and low mountains. The centre of the country is is flat
with large areas of bogland. We hope you enjoy your stay and
find your ideal accommodation from our list of Birr hotels.
Birr is a town in the Midlands county
of Offaly. Birr is a most attractive and well kept town with
tree-lined avenues, Georgian houses, graceful wide streets and
elegant buildings. Birr is situated at the meeting of the Camcor
and Little Brosna rivers and is a town with much character. It
is an old market and former garrison town dating from the 1620's.
The main attraction is the gardens of Birr Castle which contain
over 1000 species of different shrubs. Birr Castle is the oldest
inhabited home in the county.
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Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly. Tel:
00353 (21) 509 20336. Birr Castle is home of the seventh Earl
of Rosse. A large landscaped park with a lake, rivers and waterfalls,
with important plant collections including magnolias, maples,
limes and oaks. The Demesne is particularly colourful in the
spring and autumn, and is noted for its formal gardens. Location: On the outskirts of Birr.
Hotel near Birr. Banagher
is a largely undiscovered holiday region, ideally situated by
the river. This family run hotel rests
by the banks of the River Shannon, a unique waterway that pursues
a winding course through the beautiful scenery of the Irish Midlands.
There is a wide range of activities for you to enjoy here, including
golf and fishing. The area offers an ideal location for a weekend
away, a peaceful midweek or week long breaks. The hotel offers
entertainment at the weekends....
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