Birr Castle Tours

History is all around you at Birr Castle. From the way it was built to what it was used for, this impressive structure has some secrets lurking behind its doors.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when spending time in Birr. Birr Castle is a good place to kick off here, but there are loads of other worthy spots to discover. Woodland Cottage Garden, and Birr Golf Club are near the fortified complex and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Ariel House

Ariel House

4 out of 5
Ballsbridge
Price was $1,131, price is now $858 per person
$858
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 18
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Dublin (DUB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice place to stay. Upper end of 4 star. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Marie's Bed and Breakfast

Marie's Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
Price was $1,128, price is now $863 per person
$863
per person
Jan 30 - Feb 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Dublin (DUB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
All three brothers who own this unique and well crafted house take great care of you Located very close to Dublin arport but is not noisy.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Popular places to visit

Woodland Cottage Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Cottage Garden, a lovely green space in Birr. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Woodland Cottage Garden

Birr Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Birr at Birr Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Birr Golf Club

Leap Castle

5/5(5 reviews)

Every year Leap Castle attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, drawn by mysterious stories of dreadful deeds and eerie apparitions.

Leap Castle

River Shannon Brewery

You can take time to visit River Shannon Brewery during your travels to Banagher. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

River Shannon Brewery

Banagher Library

Banagher Library is just one of the places to see in Banagher, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Banagher Library

Banagher Town Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Banagher Town Centre during your trip to Banagher. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Banagher Town Centre

Best Lodging Options Near Birr Castle

County Arms Birr

County Arms Birr

4 out of 5
Moorpark, Birr, Offaly
County Arms Birr
Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre

Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre

3.5 out of 5
Birr
Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre
Apartment 3 bedroom banagher town centre

Apartment 3 bedroom banagher town centre

banagher
Apartment 3 bedroom banagher town centre
Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast

Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
Dun Cromain, Crank Road, Birr, County Offaly
Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Banagher on the Shannon
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.
Woodview Cottage

Woodview Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Lavagh, Lusmagh, Birr, County Offaly
Woodview Cottage
Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains

Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains

2 out of 5
OY, Offaly
Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains
Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Kinnitty, Kinnitty, Offaly
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Racket Hall Country House

Racket Hall Country House

3 out of 5
Dublin Rd, Roscrea, Tipperary
Racket Hall Country House
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