Out of hundreds of ruined castles across Ireland, Ballymoon Castle is one of the more unique and mysterious. Situated in the Barrow Valley, approximately 2 miles (3 km) east of Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), County Carlow, Ireland. Ballymoon Castle is located only 3,8 km from Ballyloughan Castle. Like many other Irish castles, Ballymoon has no recorded […]
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St Mary’s Church in Bunclody is a Roman Catholic Church of Ireland. And one of the rich architectural heritage of Bunclody in north County Wexford. There are four churches in the Bunclody Union in the Diocese of Ferns: Saint Mary’s, Bunclody (Newtownbarry), Saint Fiaac’s, Clonegal (Moyacombe), Saint Paul’s, Kildavin (Barragh), and Saint Brigid’s, Kilrush (Ballinabearna). […]
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In County Carlow, we have many stunning Historic Houses. So, there are Altamont House, Ballydarton House, Ballykealey House, Borris House, Castletown House, Clogrennane House, Duckett’s Grove, Dunleckney Manor, Lisnavagh House, Mount Leinster Lodge, Oak Park House, and more. Altamont House is a historic house best known for its ornamental gardens in County Carlow. Moreover, Altamont Gardens are Robinsonian-style gardens […]
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It`s been a long time since I’ve visited the fabulous Altamont Gardens. And finally, I visited it in Summer, in June. It`s one of the best and must-visit places in County Carlow. These gardens are so peaceful and delightful and offer amazing walks around a lake and through a forest area. It`s so green and […]
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Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument of Ireland. Located in County Carlow near Bagenalstown. Today, a twin-towered gatehouse, the hall, and the foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300 remain. What`s more, Ballyloughan`s gatehouse, which protected the entrance to the castle, is one of the finest examples of […]
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St Andrew’s Church in Bagenalstown is a Roman Catholic Church. Located in Muine Bheag also known as Bagenalstown. Muine Bheag is a Parish in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Bagenalstown Parish is situated in the beautiful Barrow Valley in the County of Carlow. So, in 1817 The Church in Dunleckney was closed and St […]
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