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Barrow Bus is a free summer service for 2026 linking towns and villages along the River Barrow for the first time, while connecting with national bus and train routes to attract visitors to the Carlow and Kilkenny region.
The free service will run eight daily trips along the River Barrow this summer aiming to make it possible for people from all over the country and overseas to access the amenities of Ireland’s second longest river by train and bus. The Barrow Bus route will run from Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag) train station in Co. Carlow through the scenic East Kilkenny villages of Paulstown, Goresbridge, Skeoughvosteen and Graiguenamanagh. Some services will extend further to St. Mullins in County Carlow before making the return journey.
The service offers excellent opportunities for day trips for families, friends, walkers and visitors, while also creating potential benefits for local businesses along the route. It is designed to support both tourism and local communities by improving access to services without reliance on a private car.
The timetable has been developed to connect with existing bus and train services, particularly at Paulstown and Bagenalstown / Muine Bheag, supporting better integration with the wider public transport network.
To book a free journey, visit: www.barrowbus.palisis.com Booking is not required, but is recommended to ensure a seat.
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Get your booking in for Father’s Day Sunday the 21st June! 💙🎈
Treat Dad to a delicious meal at the Step House Hotel in Borris, traditional Irish country hospitality at its best with delicious home-cooked meals and exquisitely crafted menus designed to benefit from local produce.
The Step House Hotel on 0599773209 to make a reservation
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Carlow is home to some fantastic historic sites! Lets look at Ballymoon Castle!
Ballymoon Castle lies just 3.5 km east of Bagenalstown. Dating back to the 14th century, this castle is as striking as it is unusual. It features a courtyard roughly 80 feet square, surrounded by granite walls that are 8 feet thick and 20 feet high. Square towers project from three sides, while a formidable gatehouse stands on the fourth side.
Today, the castle’s interior is bare, but it once housed two-storey structures built against the inner walls. Roger Bigod or a member of the Carew family most likely constructed Ballymoon Castle. Visitors can access it directly from the R724 Bagenalstown-Fennagh road via a small timber footbridge.
Check out more of the amazing historic sites around Carlow and get exploring!
carlowtourism.com/attraction-category/historic-sites/
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