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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