Historic Sites
August 2, 2018
Quaker graveyard and Lecky family graveyard – The charming village of Ballon is rich in archaeological heritage. Located on the outskirts of the village is the […]
March 12, 2012
Ballyloughan Castle was probably built in the 13th century and consisted of a large open courtyard with a curtain wall and a moat outside. Only a […]
March 11, 2012
Just 3.5 km east of Bagenalstown Ballymoon Castle dates to the 14th century. Ballymoon Castle as striking as it is unusual comprises a courtyard about 80 feet […]
March 10, 2012
The village of Leighlinbridge developed at this strategic crossing on the River Barrow, defended by the Black Castle. In 1181, the Norman, Hugh de Lacy built […]
March 9, 2012
One very unmistakable monument dating back to pre-historical times is the great Brownshill Dolmen the east of Carlow town. Brownshill Dolmen has a granite capstone weighing […]
March 8, 2012
Carlow Castle, Carlow Town. Carlow Castle, now a ruin stands on the eastern bank of the River Barrow. It is thought to have been built by […]
March 7, 2012
Cloch-a-Phoill, Ardristan, Tullow. Co. Carlow. South of Tullow in Ardristan lies Cloch-a-Phoill, a large holed stone of great antiquity which may have once been part of a megalithic […]
March 6, 2012
Clonmore Castle,Clonmore, Co Carlow. Clonmore Castle is square in plan and features rectangular towers at two corners with small turrets at the remaining corners. History indicates […]
March 5, 2012
Clonmore Triple Bullaun Stone, Clonmore, Co. Carlow Situated on the approach to Clonmore village in the northeastern corner of Co. Carlow, is the triple bullaun stone, […]