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Birr.

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135 mapped places to explore.
9 bus and train lines in the published timetable.

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Birr is a town in County Offaly, 3,300 people at the census the map records. The map names 135 places inside it, from shops and cafés to schools and churches, and 87 streets. 9 bus and train lines call at 7 stops here in the published timetable.

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Getting to Birr

9 lines call at 7 stops in Birr, run by Bus Éireann, Kearns Transport and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly. That list does not change with the date. What does change is which of them runs on the day you are going, and that, with the walk at each end, is worked out when you ask for it.

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79 of 79 categories to explore

Things to see

A lake to linger beside, a castle to explore or a museum for a rainy afternoon. Find places for a day out.

15 categories

Food and drink

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6 categories

Shops

Everyday essentials, independent shops and places for a haircut. See what is mapped in your town.

12 categories

Places to stay

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3 categories

Trades and repairs

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1 category

Community

The places that bring a town together, including schools, libraries, places of worship and community facilities.

8 categories

Health

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6 categories

Sport and leisure

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6 categories

Services

Local services for everyday jobs, from banking and post to professional advice.

6 categories

Motoring

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3 categories

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Things to see

A starting point for exploring Birr and its surroundings, with the closest places to the centre first. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.

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The busiest streets

Of the 87 named streets the map records, these carry the most.

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Questions people ask

Where is Birr?
Birr is a town in County Offaly, with 3,300 people at the last census recorded on the map.
How do you get to Birr?
9 scheduled lines call at 7 stops in Birr, run by Bus Éireann, Kearns Transport and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly. Which of them runs on the day you are travelling, at what time, and how long it takes from where you are starting are all worked out on the Getting to Birr page.
What is there to see in Birr?
55 things to see within twelve kilometres on the map, among them Crinkill Barracks (disused), Waterfall Point and Historic Science Centre.
Where does this page come from?
Mapped places, streets and boundaries come from OpenStreetMap. Bus and train journey results use the National Transport Authority's published timetables and do not include live running information. Local guides and suggested itineraries add descriptions and practical details, with sources linked on their pages.

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