I recently discovered a beautiful old churchyard called Dunleckney Parish Churchyard. Dunleckney – Dun Leicne – Fort of the Flagstones – also known as – Fort of the Hillside. So, it is a parish in the barony of Idrone East,...
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...
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...
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 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,...
Panoramic Rudkin’s Mill is located on the River Barrow, in Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag), County Carlow. Reputedly the first mill in Bagenalstown is now in ruins. So, the Rudkin after whom the mill is named came to the area, about the year 1680....
