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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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
City Centre Dublin
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The K Club

The K Club

5 out of 5
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
Beautiful hotel and very friendly and helpful staff

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Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel

Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel

5 out of 5
Price was $1,428, price is now $1,114 per person
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May 9 - May 13
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
Luxurious stay in a beautiful setting

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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 Birr. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

River Shannon Brewery

Banagher Library

Banagher Library is just one of the places to see in Birr, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Banagher Library

Banagher Town Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Banagher Town Centre during your trip to Birr. Take in the jazz scene and countryside in the area.

Banagher Town Centre

Best Lodging Options Near Birr Castle

Dooly's Hotel

Dooly's Hotel

3 out of 5
Emmet Square, Townparks Birr Offaly
Dooly's Hotel
County Arms Birr

County Arms Birr

4 out of 5
Moorpark Birr Offaly
County Arms Birr
The Ring Farmhouse

The Ring Farmhouse

3 out of 5
The Ring Birr Offaly
The Ring Farmhouse
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Banagher on the Shannon Offaly
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.
Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Kinnitty Kinnitty Offaly
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Courtyard Bedroom Ensuite, The Orchard, Terryglass

Courtyard Bedroom Ensuite, The Orchard, Terryglass

Nenagh Tipperary
Courtyard Bedroom Ensuite, The Orchard, Terryglass
Racket Hall Country House

Racket Hall Country House

3 out of 5
Dublin Rd Roscrea Tipperary
Racket Hall Country House
Large 2 bedroom flat in the heart of historic Portumna, County Galway

Large 2 bedroom flat in the heart of historic Portumna, County Galway

Portumna Galway
Large 2 bedroom flat in the heart of historic Portumna, County Galway
Shannon Oaks Apartments

Shannon Oaks Apartments

3 out of 5
St Joseph's Rd Portumna County Galway
Shannon Oaks Apartments
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