At Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre students will discover a world of fun-filled exploration, through history, science and engineering! Students can explore our Science Centre, marvel at the Great Telescope, and climb Ireland’s Tallest Treehouse. Enquire about a Guided Discovery Tour or complete one of the many quests and trails on offer. Find out more .
A 12th century castle remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parklands which was the principal seat of the Butler family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde.Find out more here.
As an Office of Public Works property we offer FREE school tours with a number of site specific educational modules to support the primary and secondary school curriculum outside of the school environment (Living History, Maths and Nature Trails). Read more about School Tours to Castletown House
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, open in 1997, is designed to present the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. The Centre is the starting point for all visits to both monuments, and contains extensive interpretative displays and viewing areas.
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The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II, was fought on 1 July 1690 (11 July according to our modern calendar). Both kings commanded their armies in person, 36,000 on the Williamite side and 25,000 on the Jacobite side. Find out more here.
Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site.
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At Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre students will discover a world of fun-filled exploration, through history, science and engineering! Students can explore our Science Centre, marvel at the Great Telescope, and climb Ireland’s Tallest Treehouse. 
