BIRR
is a perfect example of a mid-sized town planned round a great house - in this case, Birr Castle, home of the Parsons family (the town used to be known as Parsonstown), later elevated to the Earls of Rosse. Here, eighteenth-century urban planning has resulted in a truly delightful Georgian town, with wide, airy streets and finely detailed, fan-lit houses. After decades of neglect the potential of Birr's heritage has been realized, and although it has enjoyed some cosmetic pampe... [More]
This Authentic Castle Hotel is Nestled in the Foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the Countryside of Central Ireland, Only 1hr 30min Drive from Dublin or Galway or Limerick. 37 Luxurious Guest Rooms, Some With Four-Poster Beds, Are Individually Styled With Antique Furnishings. Open Fire... [More]