About Birr
Birr is a historic market town in County Offaly, set near the meeting of the Camcor and Little Brosna rivers and surrounded by attractive midlands countryside. Its elegant Georgian streets, mature trees and heritage buildings give the town a distinctive, settled character, while the surrounding villages and townlands include Banagher, Kilcormac, Kinnitty, Shinrone and Belmont. Day-to-day life is convenient rather than urban, with independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and essential services concentrated around the town centre. Birr Castle Demesne and its gardens are the best-known landmark, and the town also benefits from Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, a library, riverside walks and local sports facilities. Families are served locally by primary schools and St Brendan’s Community School Birr, with further education options available within commuting distance. There is no railway station in Birr, so residents generally use Bus Éireann services, private cars and nearby rail stations such as Roscrea or Tullamore for longer journeys. Parkers of Riverstown provides a notable nearby shopping and retail destination, while the surrounding area offers a quieter rural lifestyle with access to clubs, community organisations and outdoor recreation.
Property Market in Birr
Based on 12 properties for sale in Birr
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Birr
Schools
Local community secondary school serving Birr and surrounding towns and rural areas.
Visit website ↗Local primary school serving children in Birr and neighbouring communities.
Established primary school located close to Birr town centre.
Primary education option serving families in the town and surrounding district.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional bus connections link Birr with surrounding towns and larger destinations.
Regional route providing access between Birr, Roscrea and neighbouring Offaly communities.
Important road corridor connecting Birr towards Tullamore, Nenagh and wider Midlands routes.
Nearest rail option, providing access to Dublin, Limerick and intermediate locations.
Larger nearby station on the Dublin–Limerick line, reached by road or bus connections.
Amenities
Historic castle grounds, gardens, riverside walks and a celebrated science heritage attraction.
Well-known nearby garden centre and retail destination serving Birr and surrounding areas.
Local arts venue hosting performances, exhibitions, workshops and community events.
Public library offering books, digital services, study space and community activities.
Visit website ↗Local facility providing exercise, fitness and aquatic or recreational activities.
Visit website ↗Compact centre offers independent cafés, traditional pubs and casual dining options.
Primary healthcare and related services are available within and around the town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult teams across the community.
Established rugby club offering playing, coaching and social opportunities locally.
Nearby parkland golf club serving members and visiting players.
Popular annual festival bringing heritage, arts, entertainment and visitors into town.
Active local network supporting golf, athletics, cycling and other community recreation.
Properties For Sale near Birr
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