Alfie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A wonderful place for a walk, even in the depths of winter. There is now an organic cafe on site too.
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Lough Boora Discovery Park
A wonderful place for a walk, even in the depths of winter. There is now an organic cafe on site too.
A great place for walking or cycling on the shores of Lough Derg.
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Portumna Forest Park
6 St Joseph's RdA great place for walking or cycling on the shores of Lough Derg.
Wonderful grounds to walk and explore. The Castle itself is open at certain times of year to visitors. Nice cafe for lunch. Great treehouse and play ground for children. Magnificent science museum.
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Birr Castle
Wonderful grounds to walk and explore. The Castle itself is open at certain times of year to visitors. Nice cafe for lunch. Great treehouse and play ground for children. Magnificent science museum.
Belfield House
A wonderful walled garden.
Fancroft Mill and Gardens
Beautiful gardens and an amazing restored working mill.
Irish History
A great depiction of a not-so-nice era of Irish history.
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Irish Workhouse Centre
Saint Brigids RoadA great depiction of a not-so-nice era of Irish history.
Clonmacnoise
An insight to Irish history.
Lorrha
Walking tours are available in our local village, covering 1500 years of history.
Art & Culture
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Oxmantown MallSome wonderful shows and cinema.