Alfie’s guidebook

Alfie
Alfie’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A wonderful place for a walk, even in the depths of winter. There is now an organic cafe on site too.
33 locals recommend
Lough Boora Discovery Park
33 locals recommend
A wonderful place for a walk, even in the depths of winter. There is now an organic cafe on site too.
A great place for walking or cycling on the shores of Lough Derg.
43 locals recommend
Portumna Forest Park
6 St Joseph's Rd
43 locals recommend
A great place for walking or cycling on the shores of Lough Derg.
Wonderful grounds to walk and explore. The Castle itself is open at certain times of year to visitors. Nice cafe for lunch. Great treehouse and play ground for children. Magnificent science museum.
70 locals recommend
Birr Castle
70 locals recommend
Wonderful grounds to walk and explore. The Castle itself is open at certain times of year to visitors. Nice cafe for lunch. Great treehouse and play ground for children. Magnificent science museum.
A wonderful walled garden.
Belfield House
A wonderful walled garden.
Beautiful gardens and an amazing restored working mill.
Fancroft Mill and Gardens
Beautiful gardens and an amazing restored working mill.

Irish History

A great depiction of a not-so-nice era of Irish history.
16 locals recommend
Irish Workhouse Centre
Saint Brigids Road
16 locals recommend
A great depiction of a not-so-nice era of Irish history.
An insight to Irish history.
51 locals recommend
Clonmacnoise
51 locals recommend
An insight to Irish history.
Walking tours are available in our local village, covering 1500 years of history.
Lorrha
Walking tours are available in our local village, covering 1500 years of history.

Art & Culture

Some wonderful shows and cinema.
13 locals recommend
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Oxmantown Mall
13 locals recommend
Some wonderful shows and cinema.