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02/06/2026

Birr Tidy Towns needs our help!

They devote hours and hours of their time to ensuring our town looks well year around and your Votes would really help them i the AIB Community €1 Million Fund 2026 Competition .

How to vote:

Head to
https://aib.ie/community-fund
1.Press on the nominate now button
2. Enter your name and email address
3. Charity name: BIRR TIDY TOWNS
4. Our charity registration No. 20069056
5. Charity Location. REST OF LEINSTER
6. Which Social Theme does your organisation support? SUSTAINABILITY

Let's get behind Birr Tidy Towns and show our appreciation for all their work!

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15/05/2026

Congratulations to the super team behind Birr Daffodil Day on raising such an incredible amount of money 👏👏👏
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11/05/2026

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is looking for people to donate blood at the Marian Hall, Birr this Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May.

Every donation counts!

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11/05/2026

A lovely piece in the Midland Tribune about local man Cathal Barber and R.J. Barber Jewellers situated on Birr's O'Connell Street.

Be sure to call in when you ! 💎

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"I admired Dad's characteristics, such as his patience, friendliness and astuteness and I tried to emulate them" – Birr's Cathal Barber

07/05/2026

Can we all have a moment for .tidytowns? 🥰

Not alone do they devote hours and hours to making look so well - they recently planted 130 hanging baskets to make our town look fantastic but they also have amazing support from local businesses and organisations helping in creating a wonderful local environment for locals and visitors alike! 🌻🌸💐

Shout-out to (formerly Cavanagh's Foundry), (specifically LCA2 & TY) & Ashbrook Day Services who have all contributed to recent initiatives benefiting our local area 👏👏👏

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30/04/2026

Great to see listed as one of Irelands Small Towns with Unmatched Frienliness according to Worldatlas.com.

Visit Birr yourself and experience some of our many attractions and events including Birr Castle Demesne, Birr Festival of Music, , Birr Equestrian Centre and County Arms.

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28/04/2026

🎵 Can you believe that this year's Birr Festival of Music is just about to kick off? 🎶

From world-class concerts to outdoor opera at Birr Castle, pop-up music moments and the Trench Awards Gala Concert, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy!

For full details check out www.birrfestivalofmusic.com

🎟️ https://www.birrfestivalofmusic.com

See you there! 😃

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28/04/2026

A beautiful watercolour of Birr Castle painted recently by .mallett on his travels throughout

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