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Leighlinbridge is approximately 55 miles South-West of Dublin, along the main route to Waterford, between the towns of Carlow and Kilkenny. It is a pretty little village, rich in history and surrounded by rolling fertile land . The River Barrow runs through the village under it's beautiful stone bridge dating from the 1400's.
The Barrow is part of the Inland Waterways of Ireland
and the line-up of riverboats, barges and cruisers is a lovely sight during the summer.
The Heritage Boat Association sometimes organises events where flotillas of barges
travel along the river stopping at the towns and villages along the way. The cookery school has direct access to the
river and canal for peaceful walks along the beautiful old track once used by horses to draw grain from
local mills to The Guinness Brewery in Dublin. The
complete absence of cars makes this a very tranquil walking route.
For people who would like to stay in the area we can recommend some excellent places for accommodation. Bagenalstown is 2km
away and is on
the Dublin-Waterford train line. We are situated 20 km from Kilkenny
City and 16 km from Carlow town.
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Rathellin, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, Ireland. Tel. & Fax: +353 (0)59 97 22786
Photographs
by James Burke, Bagenalstown.
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