Killeshin

Killeshin Church of Ireland, Co. Laois

Killeshin Church of Ireland is an Anglican church also known as Killeshin Church Graiguecullen. It is located at Church Road in Graiguecullen. It`s only 1,2 km from the center of Carlow Town. The spire of the church is clearly visible from the hill...
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Mass Rock Killeshin, Co. Laois

I discovered Mass Rock in Killeshin, County Laois. The Irish name for a Mass Rock is Carraig an Aifrinn. So, a Mass Rock was a rock used as an altar in mid-17th century Ireland as a location for Catholic Mass. Moreover, it is believed that there are...
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Killeshin Waterworks Reservoir Amenity Park, Co. Laois

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...
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Killeshin Church (Romanesque Doorway) Co. Laois

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...
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View over Carlow Town from the Killeshin Hills

Killeshin Hills viewpoint over Carlow Town

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....
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