Birr

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Birr in County Offaly sits along the River Camcor, famous for its castle and extraordinary gardens that draw visitors from across Ireland. The town centre shows off lovely Georgian stone and brick buildings, while Birr Castle Demesne houses some of the country's finest gardens and the historic Great Telescope. This massive telescope, finished in 1845, was the world's largest for over 70 years and first revealed the spiral structure of galaxies. You'll reach Birr easily via the N52, about 140km from Dublin or 79km from Limerick, with good electric charging options available.