Irish Heritage School TripDescription – Visit Birr, Ireland with Dr. Simpson and Dr. Gregory to engage with the community, work on service learning projects and learn about Irish history and culture.

One of my favorite homes featured in AD is Birr Castle in Ireland. The castle features a Gothic Revival style and boasts some of the most incredible architectural designs. I often encourage my ...

Both sites have historic links to the study of astronomy. In Birr Castle, a telescope named the Great Leviathan of Parsonstown was constructed in 1845, the largest in the world for 75 years.

It remained the largest telescope in the world for 75 years. The outlines revealed in the grass include paths taken by astronomers from Birr Castle’s main gate to the telescope.