1. Birr Public Realm 2009-2013 Work achieved to date February 20131

2. In partnership with… We wish to thank the following groups for their support and assistance in the physical development and enhancement of this beautiful town: Birr Chamber of Commerce Birr Tidy Town Association Birr Lions Club Birr Castle and Demesne Birr Historical Society Irish Georgian Society Heritage Council Offaly Local Development Company Shannon Development Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Offaly County Council February 20132

3. 1. Castle Street - Before February 20133

4. 1. Castle Street - After February 20134 Key Points Vegetation reduced improving views of Castle walls Unnecessary signage removed Damaged railings stored High limestone kerb provided to enhance bend and increase safety Corner pavement widened Road marking to be provided

5. 2. Column Restoration February 20135 Key Points Civic Structures Grant €34,000 Stone conservation works

6. 3. Old Church and Graveyards February 20136 Key Points Looking at mechanism for controlled access after conservation of the tower Part of general graveyard works Continued management scheme

7. 4. Camcor River Park February 20137 Key Points LAMA award 2012 New pathways and footbridge provided Additional future proposals Enhancing setting (Roscrea approach) Improved signage

8. 5. Gateways – Landscaping Before February 20138

9. 5. Gateways – Landscaping After February 20139 Key Points Signage removed Roadway reordered Walkways provided with raised tree lined bank Cycle ways positioned between raised banked, box hedge belt

10. 6. Gateways - Sculpture February 201310 Consultation took place, Steel elements underway, Plan to install in May 2013

11. 7. Gateways – Advertising Signage February 201311

12. 8. Frontage Improvements - Before February 201312

13. 8. Frontage Improvements - After February 201313

14. 9. Shopfront Enhancement Scheme February 201314

15. 10. Street Signage February 201315 Ongoing

16. 13. Neighbourhood Spaces February 201316

17. 14. Birr Town Trail - Updated January 201317

18. 15. Cycle Network January 201318

19. 16. Derelict Sites February 2013 19 16 Derelict Site Notices sent out last year Approximately 9 have since carried out improvement works Follow up letters, meetings and discussions with Tidy Towns

20. 18. Sports and Leisure Skateboard park committee February 201320 Active age park

21. Birr Public Realm 2013 Proposals February 201321 RMcK

22. A. Roofscape Improvements Proposals by BTC to provide roofscape improvements in the form of gutter cleaning along Main Street and adjoining areas. February 201322

23. B. Cornmarket Sq – Church St – Main St January 201323 In Progress

24. Cornmarket Square - Sketch Proposals February 201324

25. C. Emmet Square February 201325

26. Proposed Traffic and Pedestrian Movement February 201326 Two way traffic One way traffic - Connaught Street One way traffic – The Green, Main Street Controlled vehicular access Pedestrian route – Castle, Church Street to Main Street Public Car Park PP P P

27. A Square for People February 201327

28. Emmet Square – Sketch Proposals February 201328 RMcK Tullamore Roscrea Banagher Bus Main Street

29. D. Main Street February 201329

30. Emmet Square / Main Street – Sketch Proposals January 201330 RMcK

31. Sculptural Spheres February 201331

32. E. The Green February 201332 Public Realm Plan

33. The Green - Tree Planting February 201333

34. February 201334 The Green – Sketch Proposals RMcK

35. The Green - Sketch Proposals February 201335 RMcK