Leighlinbridge Carlow is a picturesque village located in the south east of Ireland

Located on the main Dublin to Waterford road (N9). Approximately 10 kilometres from Carlow Town and 15 kilometres from Kilkenny. Leighlinbridge Carlow attracts a large number of tourists every year.

Leighlinbridge Ireland is a must on the itinerary of those who wish to explore life in rural Ireland at its very best. The Leighlinbridge Ireland 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.

Leighlinbridge Carlow is a picturesque village

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 Carlow opens a vista of an earlier Ireland to the visitor. Kingfishers and many other species of native wildlife, including otters, can be seen from the bridge.

For the keen golfer, walker or outdoor enthusiast, local activities to be enjoyed in the area include, Barrow Track (the former towpath) flanked by a reedbed with a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, dippers, snipe and heron.

Leighlinbridge Carlow is where you find Leighlinbridge Castle, also called Black Castle

Leighlinbridge Castle, also called Black Castle, was one of Irelands earliest Norman castles. A 50 ft tall broken castle tower and bawn wall are all that can be seen today. Below the castle lies the ruin of the first Carmelite priory in Ireland which was built by the Norman, Carew in 1270.

At the northern entrance to the village of Leighlinbridge Carlow is a sculpture by Michael Warren, depicting the thrones of the ancient seat of the Kings of South Leinster at Dinn Righ (The hill of the Kings).

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