Birr

Province

Birr ( Irish: Biorra; former name Parsonstown ) is a town in County ( county ) Offaly with 5,818 inhabitants ( 2011). The town developed in the shadow of Birr Castle of the Earls of Rosse and is known for its closed city. Particularly striking are the houses with skylights, paneled doors and wrought iron railings. Near Birr is the location of the Bronze Age Dowris - care center.

Birr Castle is since 1620 the seat of the Parsons family. The castle itself is not open to the public. It's just the park to visit. Especially through the telescope Leviathan of 1845 birr is worth a detour. The telescope has a length of 17 meters and is newly renovated.

Sons and daughters of the city

  • Joe McCormack (1926-2010), cyclist
Leinster Earl of Rosse Leviathan of Parsonstown
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