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July 27, 2018

Graiguenamanagh Bike Hire

Graiguenamanagh Bike Hire offers bike rental and bike tours from Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch in the beautiful Barrow River Valley. The longest established operator in the Barrow Valley, Graiguenamanagh Bike Hire  knows the Barrow towpath better than anyone else. Perfect for groups, families or couples to explore the river towpath and discover wildlife, scenery and peace, hidden away along a traffic-free greenway. Graiguenamanagh Bike Hire basecamp is located at the famous Waterside Guesthouse. The towpath stretches for miles in either direction, drop-off and pick-up service available.
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June 11, 2018
Borris Golf Club

Borris Golf Club

Established in 1907, Borris Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland and this is reflected in its mature parkland course. The breath-taking scenery of the surrounding countryside combined with the strategic design of the course, ensure that all who visit, always return! Spectacular views of Borris House, Mount Leinster and the famous Borris Viaduct.
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March 2, 2018

Tinnahinch & Graiguenamanagh to Borris (A-D) Walk

TinnahTinnahinch, on the Carlow side of the River Barrow, and Graiguenamanagh on the Kilkenny side, are popular boating centres whose character reflects a bygone time when the area was an important focal point for commercial traffic on the river. Both towns are connected by a beautiful bridge, constructed in 1767 when the canal system was being built.
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March 2, 2018

Tinnahinch & Graiguenamanagh to Inistioge (K-N) Walk

Tinnahinch Castle was built around 1615 by James Butler who later lost his lands because of his involvement in the Confederate War of 1641. It was built to control a crossing where a wooden bridge once spanned the River Barrow. The castle was burnt around the year 1700 and has lain that way ever since.
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