Local photographer honoured with friends membership of Offaly Castle

Local photographer, Paul Barber has been presented with the inaugural Honorary Lifetime Friends Membership of Birr Castle Demesne, by Lord and Lady Rosse,

in recognition of and with sincere appreciation for his support and ongoing contributions to the Demesne, the town and the wider community of Birr over the years.

At a recent outdoor ceremony in the Demesne the Lord Rosse thanked Mr Barber for “Being a long-standing friend of the Demesne, and for continually and enthusiastically

volunteering his time, energy and expertise.”

Grainne O’Malley, Birr Castle Demesne Manager said “It has been a long time wish of Paul to plant a tree in the Demesne. He had the Honor of planting one of our Cherry trees

as part of a collaboration project co-funded by Birr Castle Demesne and our Friends. In 2022 we will plant 30 Cherry Blossom trees adding further wonder to the demesne in early Spring.”

Many will be familiar with Paul’s wonderful images of chronicling life in Birr some of which illustrate the wonderful treasure that Birr Castle Demesne is, something that was acknowledged.

recently by Birr being voted 2022 fourth favourite visitor attraction in Ireland by readers of the Irish Independent.