Tinnahinch and Graiguenamanagh are popular boating destinations on the River Barrow, embodying the charm of a bygone era when the area served as a vital hub for commercial traffic along the river. The two towns are connected by a picturesque bridge, constructed in 1767 during the development of the canal system.
Graiguenamanagh is also home to one of Ireland’s finest Cistercian monasteries, founded in 1204 by Norman monks from Stanley Abbey in Wiltshire.
Tinnahinch is on the opposite side of the River Barrow from Graiguenamanagh, with the river serving as the boundary between the two. They are often considered twin towns due to their close proximity and shared history.
