Birr (Biorra in Irish) is a town in the Midlands county of Offaly in the Republic of Ireland.
The early monastery founded in Birr by St Brendan of Birr produced the Gospels of McRegol, named after the abbot at the turn of the 8th/9th century and now to be seen in the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
Birr itself has graceful wide streets and elegant buildings, and the association with the Parsons family is shown in the layout and structure of this attractive town.
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Birr is a town in the Midlands county of Offaly in the Republic of Ireland.
Birr Castle is the home of the seventh Earl of Rosse.
A main feature on the grounds of the castle is the great telescope of the third Earl of Rosse, an astronomical telescope with a 72-inch reflector which was, until 1917, the largest telescope in the world.
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Birr (Biorra in (The Celtic language of Ireland) Irish) is a town in the Midlands (A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government) county of (Click link for more info and facts about Offaly) Offaly in the (Click link for more info and facts about Republic of Ireland) Republic of Ireland.
Once called "Parsonstown", after its owners the Parsons family, Birr is situated on the Camcor River and has a castle which is open to (Someone who travels for pleasure) tourists all the year round.
On leaving Birr, the Camcor River flows into the Little Brosna which, in turn, flows into the (Click link for more info and facts about River Shannon) River Shannon.
Birr Castle is a large castle in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Republic of Ireland Ireland.
It was dismantled in 1914, but has been restored and is open to the public.
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A main feature on the grounds of the castle is the great telescope erected by the William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse,third Earl of Rosse, an astronomical telescope with a 72-inch reflector which was, until 1917, the largest telescope in the world.
Birr Castle Demesne - A science museum in Ireland devoted to the astronomical, engineering botantical and photographical work of the Parsons family.
Birr Castle Demesne - The official site supplies photographs and chronology of the castle, home to Lord and Lady Rosse, which is not open to the public.
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Once called "Parsonstown", after its owners the Parsons family, Birr is situated on the Camcor River and has a castle which is open to tourists all the year round.
On leaving Birr, the Camcor River flows into the Little Brosna which, in turn, flows into the River Shannon.
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Leontius II made emperor, Justinian II is banished.
Events End of the reign of Empress Jito of Japan Emperor Mommu ascends to the throne of Japan Approximate date of the Council of Birr, when the northern part of Ireland accepted the Roman calculations for celebrating Easter.