I discovered recently Killeshin Waterworks Reservoir Amenity Park and it made me impress. Beautiful scenery and had an accessible pathway. Very peaceful place to walk and clear your head. And it is located 5km (only an 8-minute drive) from Carlow Town. Moreover, Killeshin has many interesting features, like Killeshin Hills, Killeshin Church and its Romanesque […]
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What makes Killeshin Church quite unique and different from all the others is its stone-carved Romanesque Doorway. Killeshin is a small village in County Laois. Derives its name from one of the abbots of its famous monastery – Uisin, meaning the Cell or church of Uisin. It is situated just five kilometers west of Carlow […]
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There is a fantastic view from Killeshin Hills viewpoint over Carlow Town. So, on a clear day, be sure to go up the Killeshin Hills. Where you’ll be treated to a spectacular view of Carlow town. It’s equally impressive by night. Moreover, this viewing point is situated just a few minutes drive from Carlow town […]
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Thomastown historically known as Grennan is a town in County Kilkenny. This is where the ruins of a medieval fortified Grennan Castle are located. So, I stopped to see this castle, because it is like Carlow Castle dated between 1207 and 1213. So, the very first of its kind in Ireland. It dates from around […]
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St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gowran (Gaelic/Irish: Eaglais Mhuire) is one of the hidden treasures in County Kilkenny. It is a beautiful church with a fascinating history. Also known as the Church of the Blessed Virgin of the Assumption. It is a church in the center of the town of Gowran, County Kilkenny. The site is […]
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The Irish Post recently named Ireland’s 12 most beautiful villages and towns. I visited only two of them: Cashel, County Tipperary and the second one is Inistioge, County Kilkenny. Inistioge is a beautiful and historic village on the river Nore in South County Kilkenny. Its special character has made it one of the most visited places in […]
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