Black Castle
The village of Leighlinbridge developed around this strategic crossing on the River Barrow, protected by the Black Castle. In 1181, the Norman Hugh de Lacy built the first castle here to guard the crossing. The current structure, however, is believed to have been constructed by Sir Edward Bellingham in 1547. Over the years, Black Castle was held by the Kavanaghs and the Butlers and was also occupied by Sir Peter Carew and the Bagenals.
Access is available directly from the river towpath.