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Last updated on 06 February 09

Birr Castle Desmesne

  • Birr Castle Desmesne Gerard Lovett © Gerard Lovett
  • Birrx Photograph © Birr Castle
  • Birr Photograph © Birr Castle

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A Victorian castle with woods, lake and garden. The Millennium Gardens are surrounded by a romantic hornbeam cloister walk and include plants exclusive to the demesne and the world’s tallest box hedges. The "Great Telescope" (designed by the third Earl of Rosse and completed in 1845) is located in the grounds.

Address - Birr, Offaly, Ireland
Opening times - All year. Daily. Open 9am to 6pm.
Admission - Adult €9.00
Website - Visit the Birr Castle Desmesne website

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