Holiday Homes, Restaurant & Bar in historic Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland
"Just a quick note to thank you for the lovely, clean and spacious accommodation we enjoyed over the weekend...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to friends". Trisha P and Family, UK
Take a moment to dream. Imagine a peaceful place by a beautiful river, in the shadow of a 14th century castle beside one of Europe's oldest bridges. A place redolent of history. Garrison Waterside is just such a place, created for the visitor who expects more from their holiday. Activities such as fishing and boating can all be savoured a few metres from your house (with the use of your own boat). A few minutes walk through the village will bring you to our bar & restaurant.
Venture a little further to enjoy horse racing at Gowran Park, world-class golf at Mount Juliet or great shopping in historic Carlow town or medieval Kilkenny City (we are around 10 miles from either). A hour's drive will bring you to Waterford City with it's famous Waterford Crystal factory & shop.
"We are a family-owned and operated holiday centre, so you are assured of a friendly Irish welcome. With a growing reputation for quality and value, the Garrison House is the perfect base for your exploration of Ireland's South East." Pat & Lilian Downey, Garrison House
Why not take the time to discover authentic Ireland and excellent food at Garrison House?
New for 2008 Season:
- 4 new houses with full wheelchair access
- Babysitting Service
- Children's Activities
- Bicycles available
- Video Library available
- Golf - 3 Day Packages
- Angling Parties - packages available
~ Please book early to avoid disappointment~
Leighlinbridge is a must on the itinerary of those who wish to explore life in rural Ireland at its very best. The Leighlinbridge district is rich in history, favoured with fertile land and enhanced by the River Barrow which meanders slowly through the village, bringing with it a wealth of activities to the area.
With its narrow winding streets that rise and fall with the lie of the land, grey limestone malthouses and jagged castle ruins overlooking a 14th century bridge, the centre of the little town of Leighlinbridge opens a vista of an earlier Ireland to the visitor.
Kingfishers
and many other species of
native wildlife can be seen from the bridge
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The Valerian Bridge & Black Castle, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow. We are located in the grounds of the castle.
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Leighlinbridge village
Garrison House from the river
Make time to watch kingfishers, dippers and herons go about their unhurried business - you might even see an otter at play in the clear waters. Join them on the water in your own day boat, exploring the historic River Barrow Navigation Canal with it's granite locks and unsurpassed scenery.
The village of Leighlinbridge (pronounced Locklin bridge - from the irish for "one-sided valley") is located in County Carlow, South East Ireland.
Garrison
Waterside
Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0) 59 9723956
Fax: + 353 (0) 59 9723681
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garrisonwaterside@eircom.net
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Established 2003. Failte Ireland registration pending