Birr Castle

Birr Castle, in County Offaly, is among a small group of Irish houses built within the town from which it takes its name. The original castle formed part of a chain of fortresses built by the powerful O’Carroll family of Ely, on the borders of Leinster and Munster. Today the southeast front overlooks the town and its battlements form a striking feature from the streets, but the northwest front has been so skilfully designed, and the plantings are so effective, that from every aspect of the park the castle appears to be in a remote rural setting.

Address & Contact

Birr Castle, Birr Castle Demesne, Rosse Row, Birr, Offaly, R42 VO27

t: +353 57 9120336

e: manager@birrcastle.com

w: www.birrcastle.com

Opening Details

visit www.birrcastle.com for full and up to date information on opening dates and times.

Guideline of Summer opening of 9 to 6 and Winter 9 to 4, open  362 days of the year. 

To book your tickets and check availablity please visit  www.birrcastle.com

2022 Published Admission Rates 

General Admission Adults €10.00 

General Admission Children €6.00

General Admission Families €28.00  (2 adults and 2 children 4 to 16 yrs) Children 3 and under are complimentary with full paying adult of family ticket.  

Guided Castle Tours  €20.00  - May to Aug, check www.birrcastle.com for more details. 

Guided Discovery Tours €14.50  - May to Aug, check www.birrcastle.com for more details. 

Groups 15 or more by arrangement, pre booking is essential.