Birr, Ireland

Travel Blogs from Birr (5)

Birr, another castle, Birr, Ireland travel blog
Birr, another castle
Jul 11, 2006

... again to find the library. Anne paid a fee and empted the shelves. We continued on to a town not far away called Birr. At Birr there was a castle but it was currently occupied by the descendants of the Parsons family the lady of which was a countess so our ...

A travel blog entry by brianc
Fog and Rain and Dew, Birr, Ireland travel blog
Fog and Rain and Dew
Jul 11, 2009

... cheat, though: those ancient-looking stone fences are actually masonry block construction with a skin of freestone. We went on to Birr and stayed in a beautiful Georgian house converted to a B&B, and had tea at a very classy Asian restaurant where I ...

A travel blog entry by dlj
bla, Birr, Ireland travel blog
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May 19, 2000

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A travel blog entry by sebcity
Birr Castle, Birr, Ireland travel blog
Birr Castle
Sep 22, 2009

Founded in 1620 - best known for the family's contribution to astronomy. In 1845, the world's largest telescope at the time was built here. The 56 ft wooden tube is supported by two walls. In the gardens, they apparently also have the world's largest ...

A travel blog entry by nahury1

Attractions in Birr (2)

Birr Castle Demesne
Birr Castle Demesne

Birr, County Offaly, Ireland

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Birr Golf Club
Birr Golf Club

The Glenns, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland

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