Nordwest of Dunabrattin Head, close to Boat Strand is situated Kilmurrin Cove. This is a beautiful small sheltered cove and beautiful beach, very secluded. Definitely worth a stop here whilst driving The Copper Coast. Kilmurrin Cove is about a 30-minute drive from Waterford city and is on The Copper Coast drive. Situated in a dip […]
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From Tramore, I traveled to Dunabrattin Head on The Copper Coast which stretches for 25 km between Tramore and Dungarvan in County Waterford. The Copper Coast is now a UNESCO Global Geopark that gets its name from the 19th Century copper mines at its heart. It comprises some 25 kilometers of spectacular coastline consisting of […]
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The next place I visited during my holiday in July was Tramore, a seaside town in County Waterford, on the southeast coast of Ireland. Tramore (Irish: Trá Mhór, meaning ‘Big beach‘) is a very popular destination. “Everybody” was in Tramore, so I always wanted to go there. With humble origins as a small fishing village, […]
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Curracloe Beach has been named Ireland’s best beach by readers of the Sunday Independent. On my holiday in July, I traveled to scenic County Wexford, on the southeast coast which is Ireland`s sunniest region. The first place I visited was the delightful village of Curracloe (Irish: Currach Cló, meaning “marsh of the impression”). Moreover, the […]
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St Mullins is a scenic and charming Barrow-side village with an impressive ecclesiastical history. And it was always top of my list of Must visit places in County Carlow. The village of St Mullins (Irish: Tigh Moling, formerly anglicized as Timoling or Tymoling – “Homestead of Moling”) is beautifully situated on the eastern bank of […]
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Beautifully situated on the banks of the river Barrow in St Mullins in County Carlow. The Mullichain Cafe is a unique and charming dining out by the river. The Mullichain Cafe is a tastefully restored 18th-century canal storehouse, that was used to store grain and all kinds of goods that were transported on the canal […]
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To the north of the ancient monastic site in St Mullin`s in County Carlow, you will find St Moling’s well. What`s more, the well is located beside the millrace, said to have been dug singlehandedly by St Moling over several years. When it was completed St Moling consecrated the millrace and it, together with the […]
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St Mullin’s Monastic site is one of the most significant archaeological sites, standing in importance with Glendalough and Clonmacnoise. So, it attracts many historians, archaeologists, and general visitors to County Carlow and the River Barrow area. So, the village of St Mullin`s is named after Saint Moling (or Mo Ling, 614–697), who founded a monastery […]
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During my visit to Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny I discovered by chance the ruins of Tinnahinch Castle. So, the ruins of the castle are behind a modern house on the east bank of River Barrow, the County Carlow side of the river. Unfortunately, it is not possible to enter. An old ruin, located beside the Lock […]
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Graiguenamanagh is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in the southeast of Ireland. It is located on the border between counties Kilkenny and Carlow, on the River Barrow, which demarcates the border between the two counties. Historically, the settlement on the eastern side of the Barrow was called Tinnahinch. This name is […]
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Duiske Abbey also known as Graiguenamanagh Abbey, is a 13th-century Cistercian monastery situated in the beautiful town of Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny. So, the Abbey is located in the valley of the river Barrow, on a site between the main river and the Duiske tributary. Furthermore, the abbey derives its name from the Douskey River Irish: An Dubhuisce, meaning ‘Black Water’. What`s more, it is […]
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22nd of July was the official opening of the revamped Borris Viaduct. Impressive sixteen arch Viaduct, with spectacular views to the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster, has recently received work by Carlow County Council to make it safer and more accessible. They called the Viaduct “A bridge to the past and a link to the […]
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Borris House is a private and unique historic house that was once the home of the Kings of Leinster. Situated in the beautiful Barrow Valley in County Carlow, Borris House is one of the most picturesque country houses in Ireland. Constructed in the Tudor style, Borris House was built in 1731 by Morgan Kavanagh. It […]
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Borris is a Georgian, granite village, full of charm and heritage. Nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow, below the curve of the Blackstairs Mountains. With its traditional Irish street front and spectacular mountain setting. Borris village is a popular stop for those boating or walking in the area. The name denotes a […]
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Ivy Cottage at Borris is the most beautiful cottage I’ve seen in County Carlow. It is located just at the entrance to Borris village. Beautiful Borris village is full of charm and looks like time stopped here. The cottage is called Ivy Cottage and it`s all ivy-covered. Ivy symbolizes fidelity (it won’t easily let go […]
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