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located in the conservatory and unique temple to the Goddess Isis RATHVILLY
located in the basement. Also in Clonegal are the Weavers Cottages. Rathvilly is a pretty village that has won the All-Ireland Tidy Towns
Built by Alexander Durdan in the late 17th century, these cottages Award on three occasions, a fact that is reflected in its character. In
were inhabited by weavers when the trade was at its height. At one the centre you will find a monument to Kevin Barry, a local boy who
time there were six cottages in the row. Today the development joined in the fight for Irish freedom. The moat of Rathvilly, in the
comprises a pair of semi-detached, single-storey dormer cottages that townland of Knockroe, was the residence of the King of Leinster
feature spinning and weaving demonstrations. who reigned from 443 AD to 483 AD. The Victorian Gothic
mansion of Lisnavagh Estate offers panoramic views of the Wicklow
KILLESHIN Hills and Mount Leinster and features ten acres of pleasure
An important medieval monastery, Killeshin was the centre of learning grounds, a walled garden, woodland walks and an extensive range
and culture since early Christian times. The beautifully carved 5th of unique flora.
century Romanesque doorway on the 12th century church is one of
the finest in the country. ST. MULLINS
St. Mullins is a colourful village on the River Barrow, nestling
LEIGHLINBRIDGE/OLD LEIGHLIN between the Blackstairs Mountains and Brandon Hill. The village
Leighlinbridge is a popular stop for those boating or walking along the acquired its name from St. Moling, a 7th century cleric who built a
river. An attractive village, the River Barrow is spanned here by a fine monastery in the area. The complex includes a medieval church
stone bridge, reputedly one of the oldest functioning bridges in Europe ruin, the base of a round tower and the former Church of Ireland
with the Black Castle on its eastern side. Leighlinbridge has recently church, built in 1811, which now hosts a heritage centre. All
been the deserved recipient of many environmental awards, including aspects of local history including publications, church records,
a gold medal in the European Entente Florale competition in 2001 for maps, old photographs and artefacts are on display here and a most
its display of brilliant flowers, magnificent trees and relaxing parks. A interesting and informative tour of the site is offered by the resident
series of specially commissioned gardens throughout the village are a guide. Michael Flatley, the well-known dancer, has strong
delight to visit and afford a unique insight into rural life in this connections with the area as his mother hailed from Dranagh near
picturesque village. the village of St. Mullins. St. Mullins is the perfect spot for anglers,
St. Lazarian’s Cathedral in Old Leighlin is a 13th century building barge cruisers and walkers and it also marks the starting point of the
of great charm. It replaced an earlier monastery dating from the 7th Barrow Way long distance walking route.
century, which once accommodated 1,500 monks. Nearby is the 7th
century Cross of St. Lazarian and his holy well which is venerated to TULLOW
this day. Tullow is a well-known angling town on the River Slaney. It is known
locally as the granite town because of its magnificent stone approach
MYSHALL roads as well as its granite public buildings. Tullow Museum, housed
Myshall lies at the foot of Mount Leinster and enjoys the backdrop of the in an attractive, stone-built former Methodist church, houses a
Blackstairs Mountains. From Myshall, take in breathtaking views over the splendid collection of artefacts reflecting local history. Five kilometres
six counties of Leinster, the Wicklow Mountains, the Irish Sea and Wales on due east of the town is the triple-walled Iron Age ringfort of Rathgall.
the route to the Nine Stones vantage point at Mount Leinster. Adelaide Altamont Gardens, between Tullow and Bunclody, is a beautiful old-
Memorial Church, located in the village, was built in 1912 as a miniature world garden with a strong emphasis on the tradition of combining a
of the famous Salisbury Cathedral. The church was built by John Duguid good plant collection with the natural landscape. Tel: (059) 915
of Dover around the graves of his wife Adelaide and daughter Constance. 9444.
Leighlinbridge.
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