Day 1 — Begin with Clonmacnoise, then continue to Birr Castle Demesne and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Offaly
Monastic heritage, bog landscapes and grand houses in Ireland’s central heartlands.
ExploreTullamore and Birr
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Offaly?
Monastic heritage, bog landscapes and grand houses in Ireland’s central heartlands.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Clonmacnoise
- 02Birr Castle Demesne
- 03Lough Boora Discovery Park
- 04Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre
- 05Slieve Bloom Mountains
- 06Charleville Castle
- 07Kinnitty Castle
- 08Durrow Abbey
- 09Clara Bog Nature Reserve
- 10Leap Castle
- 11River Shannon
- 12Cadamstown
- 13Seir Kieran Monastic Site
- 14Rahan Monastic Site
- 15Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
- 16Tullamore Canal
- 17Grand Canal Greenway
- 18Croghan Hill
- 19Kinnitty Pyramid
- 20Shannonbridge
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2 — Visit Lough Boora Discovery Park before an afternoon at Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre.
Day 3 — Combine Slieve Bloom Mountains with Charleville Castle, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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