Admission €20

Join us for a relaxing Sunday stroll along the Barrow Track from Maganey to Carlow Town, a great way to unwind and enjoy the vibrant autumnal colours of the season. The gentle pace of the route makes it accessible for all, while the lush greenery and serene riverside views provide a tranquil escape.

The fine stone bridges over the River Barrow are a feature of the Barrow Navigation like the one here at Maganey Bridge. Shortly after the start of the walk at Maganey Grange Castle comes into view on the west bank. A little further on, on the west bank opposite the confluence with the River Lerr, is Shrule Castle – an Elizabethan castle which was taken over by Robert Hartpole, who was Constable of Carlow Castle and Governor of nearby County Laois. South of Shrule, on the same side of the river, is Knockbeg. This wasformerly the residence of the Best and Carruthers families and was purchased as a Diocesan college in 1847. It is now a boarding school. Walkers will also pass the former Irish sugar factory, established in 1926 which made good use of the river navigation, constructing a small harbour for the loading and unloading of boats. In the intervening years the factory has now been demolished.

As you arrive into Carlow Town, you’ll be greeted by a town with vibrant urban displays, tree-lined streets and rain and community gardens that reflect Carlow’s passion for the environment and outdoors.