Title: Visit Birr: 2026 Travel Guide for Birr, County Offaly | Expedia.com

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# Birr

## Travel Guide

![birr garden ireland snow covered bridge and tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023975/3e8209bb-7f83-4554-a689-871d05947804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Birr

Things to do

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Dooly's Hotel 

Emmet Square, Townparks Birr Offaly

$146 nightly

$166 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Birr. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Birr Castle and Birr Leisure Centre are located nearby.

8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)

We stayed in two family rooms with 6 kids and 2 adults altogether. This hotel has been in business since 1747 and we were thrilled with the history, the coziness of the hotel, the staff friendliness is second to none. And the breakfast was incredible. We were pleased. Obviously renovated for modern ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![County Arms Birr](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261249/06333bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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County Arms Birr

Moorpark Birr Offaly

$181 nightly

$205 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Birr. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)

lovely and clean a really nice hotel.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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The Ring Farmhouse

The Ring Birr Offaly

$122 nightly

$138 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this B&B in Birr. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Birr Leisure Centre and Birr Castle are located nearby.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)

Room was clean,comfortable & warm and the hosts were very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast was really good. Really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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![Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63690000/63687900/63687861/3ba8e199_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

 Banagher on the Shannon Offaly

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Birr. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grants Island and Banagher ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)

Pleasure 

It was ideal for us as fishermen, property was not far from several fishing waters. Short driving distance to shopping and pubs .

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

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![Elegant  townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28827100/28827084/2c391f35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense 

 Birr County Offaly

Stay at this vacation home in Birr. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Birr Castle and Birr Leisure Centre ...

9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)

I would highly recommend a stay at this property. It was very clean, beautifully decorated and centrally located. The beds were comfortable and the property had everything we needed. The check-in process was seamless. 5 star property!

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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![Apartment Sleeps 7 with Mezzanine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39674500/39674431/d74487d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Apartment Sleeps 7 with Mezzanine

 banagher County Offaly

Stay at this apartment in Birr. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Banagher Library and Banagher Town Centre are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

Great place to stay.

Lovely plave, very clean and well equipped. Great comfortable beds. Loved the interior and the decor. Great location, excellent hosts.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Birr Castle

4.5/5(5 reviews)

After visiting Birr Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birr. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars. 

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#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Woodland-Cottage-Garden-Birr.d553248621532489468.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Birr Golf Club

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

[](https://expedia.com/Birr-Golf-Club-Birr.d553248621532489475.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

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#### Fort Eliza

Learn about the local history of Birr when you spend time at Fort Eliza. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its churches. 

[](https://expedia.com/Fort-Eliza-Birr.d553248621532489476.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Banagher-Town-Centre-Birr.d888720525665595392.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Birr

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