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Birr Castle Demesne - Birr, Co Offaly |
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Birr Castle Demesne welcome you to our Demesne of Discovery, which
offers something for everyone to enjoy and is especially
interesting and educational for families. Starting with Ireland’s
Historic Science Centre in the old stable block, with its café and
shop you can then explore 50 hectares of park land, visit the
magnificent Formal Gardens and terraces and discover Birr’s world
famous engineering and astronomical wonder - the Great Telescope.
We look forward to welcoming you on a voyage of Discovery. |
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Clonmacnoise,
Co Offaly |
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Clonmacnoise The Irish translation -
Cluain Mhic Nois, “meadow of the sons of
Nos” is a monastic site overlooking the
River Shannon in County Offaly. The
extensive ruins include a cathedral,
castle, round tower, numerous churches,
two important high crosses, and a large
collection of early Christian grave
slabs. Clonmacnoise was founded in 548
by St. Ciaran, the son of a master
craftsman. The settlement soon became a
major centre of religion, learning,
trade, craftsmanship and politics,
thanks in large part to its position at
the major. Much more can be seen in the
onsite visitor centre and museum. |
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Charleville Castle - Tullamore, Co Offaly |
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Charleville Castle located in County Offaly, in the Midlands of
Ireland, and bordering the town of Tullamore near the Shannon
River. Charleville Castle is said to be
the finest example of gothic-revival architecture in the
country. In the 6th century, these lands were part of an ancient
monastic site of Lynally, which itself was an ancient Durrow
monastic settlement. Charleville Castle is situated in Ireland's
most ancient oak woods, once the haunting grounds of Ireland's
druids. |
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Midlands School of Falconry
- Kinnitty Castle, Kinnitty, Co
Offaly |
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Situated at Kinnitty Castle we provide
programmes to suit all ages and
abilities; from simple photo
opportunities to a hunt in the field |
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Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, Tullamore,
Co Offaly |
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The Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre is a
must see tourist attraction in Tullamore,
Co Offaly. Located in the 1897 Tullamore
Dew bonded warehouse, it is one of the
top things to do in Tullamore.
Learn
about Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and
Irish Mist liqueur, famous drinks, born
in Tullamore. |
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Larry's Old Time Village,
Belmont, Co Offaly This beautiful crafted model
village depicts Ireland from the early 1900s up to
1950. Scenes include the eviction of a family from the
cottage, a windmill landlord's house. Each model
cottage is roofed with the authentic thatch and
finished to intriguing detail. Step inside the
life-size cottage and sit by the open turf fire. It is
a rare insight into Ireland's past.
Belmont Mill, Birr, Co Offaly Visit
a watermill dating from 1769. Step back in time to
when water was used to power machinery. Watch the
wheel as it turns the stones that produced flour and
oatmeal. See the archive of photos, documents and
artefacts.
Bog of Allen
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