Month: December 2023

Rathnageeragh Castle, County Carlow
Carlow Attractions
Castles

Rathnageeragh Castle

Near the village of Myshall (10 minutes drive) at Rathnageeragh are the remains of 14th-century Rathnageeragh Castle. Rathnageeragh means “fort of the sheep“, named after the sheep that runs there on the slopes of Mount Leinster. Rathnageeragh is a small townland situated nearby to Knockendrane and Knockdramagh Bridge. The ruins of Rathnageeragh Castle are situated […]

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Myshall County Carlow
Carlow Attractions
Holy Wells
Towns and Village

Myshall

Myshall is a small historical village in County Carlow. Situated on the R724 regional road, approximately 22 km southeast of Carlow Town. The name Myshall comes from the Irish word Maigh Íseal, meaning The Low Plain. Moreover, the village of Myshall is nestled at the foot of Mount Leinster. And overlooked by the Adelaide Memorial […]

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Adelaide Memorial Church of Christ the Redeemer in Myshall, County Carlow
Carlow Attractions
Churches

Adelaide Memorial Church in Myshall

In the village of Myshall, about 30 minutes from Carlow Town, there is a beautiful Adelaide Memorial Church. I always wanted to visit this church which is one of the hidden gems of County Carlow. Considered one of the most important architectural treasures, not only in County Carlow but in the whole of Ireland. The […]

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Dunmore East Coastal Walk, County Waterford
Around Carlow
County Waterford

Dunmore East Coastal Walk, Co. Waterford

One of the finest and recommend coastal ‌walks‌ ‌in‌ County Waterford to tackle is Dunmore East Coastal Walk. The walk includes Dunmore East Harbour and the Coastal Path that connects Dunmore East to the picturesque Portally Cove. The Dunmore East Coastal Walk starts from the designated point at the rear of the Old Convent in […]

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Dunmore East, County Waterford
Around Carlow
County Waterford

Dunmore East, Co. Waterford

The beautiful village of Dunmore East is considered one of the prettiest villages in the County of Waterford. With its beach so close to the center and its colorful, thatched houses. Situated on the west side of Waterford Harbour on Ireland’s southeastern coast. Lies within the barony of Gaultier (Gáll Tír – “foreigners’ land” in […]

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Second visit in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Around Carlow
County Kilkenny

Second visit to Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

I was delighted to visit the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh again. It is a beautiful town and a fantastic spot to relax. Graiguenamanagh sits on both the River Barrow and River Duiske. Nestled comfortably under Brandon Hill, in the southeast of County Kilkenny. I love to take a ramble along the River Barrow towpath. And […]

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