Another very picturesque place on The Barrow Way is Clogrennan Lock (known locally as Lanigan’s Lock) in County Laois. It is a beautiful spot to go for a walk, very close to Carlow Town (3,8 km), and offered beautiful views. The location on the banks of the River Barrow makes it a common fishing spot. […]
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On my trip through The Barrow Way, I came across this picturesque old barley mill near Athy, Co Kildare. Called Levitstown Mill and it is a fine and imposing stone building of the early nineteenth century that forms an imposing landmark in the locality. The building, although now disused, is of considerable social and historic […]
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I recently discovered a real hidden treasure in County Carlow. It is an old graveyard in Clonmelsh near Tinryland in Co. Carlow. Clonmelsh Graveyard is a burial place of Walt Disney`s Ancestors as well as of the famous Butler family of Kilkenny Castle. Located only 8 km from Carlow Town and not far from Milford. […]
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The Barrow Way is a long-distance walking trail in Ireland. It follows the original towpath of the River Barrow. Therefore it is considered one of the most scenic and picturized inland waterways. Also, the trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. It is 113 kilometers (70 miles) long and begins in Robertstown, County […]
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Carlow Town is in bloom. In April, we have a great, vivid selection of blooms flowers in every color including Anemones, Azaleas, Camelia, Daffodils, Fritillaria, Forget-Me-Nots, Gelder Rose, Hyacinths, Iris, Lilac, Muscari, Narcissi, Tulips and many more. The April birth month flowers are the daisy and the sweet pea. I went for photo walks and took […]
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Today is the seventh anniversary of my blog and as a summary, I would like to remind you about the places in County Carlow which are, in my opinion, the must-visit places. These are places that I already described on the blog. Carlow is a beautiful county, it has amazing gardens, unique historical castles, picturesque […]
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