Leighlinbridge County Carlow Garrison House Leighlinbridge County Carlow B&B Accommodation

Garrison Waterside Holiday Centre is based in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, South East Ireland, on the main road route from Dublin to Waterford, and between Carlow Town and Kilkenny City.

On the main Dublin-Waterford road (N9) take the Leighlinbridge exit and make for the centre of the village towards the bridge. We are on your left in Main Street (Just before the Garrison Restaurant).

Idyllic Setting: The Black Castle and Garrison House, beside the Valerian Bridge on the river Barrow in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland. Photo by James Burke.

"It is a place of infinite tranquillity and restfulness, an inspired use of a simple setting in this village of special charm". Excerpt from the judging committee of the River Barrow Awards Scheme in Leighlinbridge

Did you know? - very close to here is Old Leighlin village. In 630 AD in Old Leighlin, where 1500 monks once lived, a significant church Synod was held and the date for the ceremony of Easter was agreed for Christianity worldwide. You can visit the beautiful old cathedral of St Lazerian in Old Leighlin vilage.

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Train Timetables:

www.irishrail.ie

Flights:

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Aer Arran - direct to Waterford

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Fast Ferries UK-Ireland

UKIreland-Fastlinks.com provides useful travel information for travellers using the fast ferries from Wales (Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock) to the Republic of Ireland (Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare) click below:

http://www.ukireland-fastlinks.com/

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Newspaper Review of the area:

"Get lost in ancient tranquillity" Irish Post

"Co. Carlow is filled by ancient footsteps, deep lakes and echoes of holy endeavour", reports Malcolm Rogers.

"Maybe it’s because Carlow doesn’t attract the same number of tourists as Kerry, Cork or Clare, but somehow a feel of old Ireland pervades the place. It’s an enchanting, often overlooked county — but none the worse for that. Places to stay abound, loads of pubs are available to linger in, and above all a countryside to rival the Haute Gironne or the Tuscany uplands. Its past takes in ancient Gaelic history, the arrival of the Anglo Normans and on through to the 1798 Rebellion...

There’s no shortage of heritage and culture here. You can wander round the environs of the early 13th century Norman castle in the town, or venture over to Browne’s Hill. This is the largest Neolithic, pre-Christian dolmen in Europe — around 3,500 years old. Many stone and bronze axes have also been found in the area of the town and along the banks of the Barrow river. Journey throughout the county and you’ll see standing stones, dolmens, stone forts and burial chambers dating back to 2500 BC.

Moving swiftly forward, in the 5th and 6th centuries Carlow became an important early Christian centre. Throughout the county monastic settlements were set up — the beautiful village of St. Mullins, for example, was where St. Moling’s abbey was founded. There are still some remains of the monastery to be seen nestling beautifully in countryside which hasn’t changed much in 1500 years.You’ll be wanting to know more about the afore-mentioned countryside and what diversions are to be had throughout the county. Well, there’s fishing in the Barrow, birdwatching along the Burren, rambling in the Blackstairs...

The other charms of Carlow are not hard to find. Given its mild climate the place is a haven for gardens and gardeners. If flowers are your particular interest then head for Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail which takes place in August.

The towns and villages of Carlow — picturesque places like Clonegal, Clonmore, Hacketstown, Kildavin and Killeshin — are set in beautiful pastureland. The place couldn’t be more Irish, with friendliness, and hospitality high on the agenda. It’s a pastoral place, but with enough charms to guarantee a beautifully tranquil holiday."

source: Irish Post