Birr (Ireland)

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Birr
Biorra
Birr
Birr (Ireland) (Ireland)
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Coordinates 53 ° 6 ′  N , 7 ° 55 ′  W Coordinates: 53 ° 6 ′  N , 7 ° 55 ′  W
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coat of arms
coat of arms
Basic data
Country Ireland

province

Leinster
county Offaly
height 75 m
Residents 5818 (April 2011 census)
Birr Castle
Leviathan telescope

Birr ( Irish : Biorra ; former name Parsonstown ) is a town in the Irish county ( county ) Offaly with 5,818 inhabitants (2011). The place developed in the shadow of the Earls of Rosse's Birr Castle and is known for its closed cityscape. The houses with skylights, paneled doors and wrought iron railings are particularly striking. The Bronze Age Dowris hoard was found near Birr .

Birr Castle has been the seat of the Parsons family since 1620. The castle is only accessible with a guided tour. The park can also be visited. Another attraction is the 17 m long Leviathan telescope from 1845.

The first accident in the history of motor vehicle traffic occurred in Birr, in which Mary Ward, a passenger, was fatally injured.

Daughters and sons of the city

Web links

Commons : Birr (Ireland)  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Frank Patalong : Accident 150 years ago: Mary Ward was the first victim of car traffic. In: one day on Spiegel Online . August 31, 2019, accessed September 2, 2019 .