Birr Castle is part of a cross-border partnership of historic astronomical observatories added to the World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. The announcement was made today, Friday, to mark World ...

In an important first step toward designation, Dunsink Observatory and Birr Castle Demesne have been added to Ireland’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. The announcement that ...

Birr Castle Demesne in County Offaly, once home to the world’s largest telescope, is now on Ireland’s tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status. Credit : mikemike10, Shutterstock Ireland might ...

You’ve been staring at that chocolate egg in its shiny wrapper for days now and the time has finally arrived – yes, the ...

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On the fateful day of January 26, 1923, these three men met their end in the historic grounds of Birr Castle. The Singing River not only chronicles their final moments but also explores the broader ...

Penshurst Place was previously shortlisted for the award in 2021, but lost out to Gordon Castle Walled Garden in Scotland. Penshurst Place and Gardens has been owned by the Sidney family since ...

At Carraig Gardens in Cavan, children will not only ... Visitors can embark on an Easter Quest at Birr Castle Demense in Offaly, take on the Easter trail at Athlone Castle in Westmeath or stroll ...

The sites comprise Dunsink Observatory House in Dublin, Birr Castle and Demesne in Co Offaly and Armagh Planetarium and Observatory. A Tentative List is an inventory of heritage sites with ...

Gardeners looking for the perfect plant treat are being reminded that tickets have gone on sale for the popular Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens which will take place on ...