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THIS SUNDAY WE HAVE OUR SPRING ROAD RUN,THIS WILL OFFICIALLY KICK OFF THE KILKENNY MOTOR CLUB SEASON FOR 2017. SO DUST OFF THE COBWEBS ,FILL HER UP WITH FRESH PETROL AND AWAY WE GO…………………….
THIS YEAR WE ARE HEADING TO BIRR CASTLE..
WE WILL BE LEAVING TUBS AND TILES AT 10am Sharp . IT WILL TAKE US ABOUT 2 HOURS TO GET TO BIRR, PASSING THROUGH BALLYRAGGET ,DURROW , BORRIS IN OSSORY, ROSGREA AND BIRR.
AT THIS STAGE ABOUT 12 NOON, WE HEAD OUT THE TULLAMORE ROAD ABOUT 5 MILE FOR LUNCH AT THE FIVE ALLEY INN
We have a special rate for main course and tea for €15 or work away on the menu yourself
WE THEN HEAD TO BIRR CASTLE FOR 2 O CLOCK WHERE WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN SPECIAL PERMISSION TO BRING THE CARS INTO THE CASTLE GROUNDS. THE ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON IS €7 (Normally €10)..THIS WILL INCLUDE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE GROUNDS
WE WILL DEPART THE CASTLE AT 5 AND RETURN THE SAME ROUTE AND SHOULD BE BACK IN KILKENNY FOR 7pm
The stunning gardens at Birr Castle are home to unending botanical marvels with an abundance of exotic flora to be found throughout, along with feats of scientific and engineering wonder for all to view and enjoy.
Explore the gardens which are home to the Great Telescope, once the largest in the world, created by the Third Earl of Rosse in the 1840’s. Don’t miss Ireland’s largest treehouse adventure area with treehouse, sandpits, bouncy pillow and Hobbit Hut.
The award-winning formal gardens, surrounded by the hornbeam cloister walk, proudly houses the world’s tallest box hedges along with plants exclusive to Birr Castle. The 120 acres of gardens house an impressive worldwide plant collection of rare species from around the world, including over 40 champion trees of the British Isles.
The historic Science Centre transports visitors back to a time when Birr Castle was a hub of scientific discovery and innovation. The interactive galleries reveal the wonders of early photography, engineering and astronomy.
The castle, which has been a family home since 1620, opens its doors during the summer months for guided tours, offering visitors the chance to visit this private residence.
No trip to the gardens would be complete without visiting the Discovery Gift Shop or Courtyard Café.
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