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holiday cottages in Carlow
Carlow is Ireland's second smallest county in area, and accordingly
has one of the smaller county populations at around 50,000 although
this is now rising quickly with the influx of Dublin commuters. It
is located inland in the South East, in the province of Leinster,
surrounded by Kilkenny, Laois, Kildare, Wicklow and Wexford.
Towns within the county include Carlow town, Bagenalstown, Tullow,
Ballon, Borris, Bunclody, Clonegall, Graiguenamanagh, Hacketstown,
Leighlinbridge, Rathvilly and Tinryland.
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Carlow town, standing on the River Barrow, is the principal town of
the region with a population of some 20,000 people. The town has had
a turbulent historic past dating back over many centuries and sights
such as the castle ruins and the old courthouse are impressive
reminders of times gone by. It is now the home of the Institute of
Technology Carlow, and thus Carlow town has a thriving student
population of about 3,000. Due to improved motorway links, the
county is now an ideal location for longer distance weekday
commuters to the Dublin area. Residents can enjoy the benefits of
cheaper prices and semi-rural locations whilst being within one
hour’s drive of Dublin city.
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Bagenalstown (also known as Muine Bheag) - just off the N9,
Bagenalstown is a pictureseque riverside town with 17th and 18th
Century architecture, pleasant walkways and gardens under the shadow
of Mount Leinster.
* Borris - a small traditional village in the south, located in the
Barrow Valley. Nestled under the Blackstairs mountains, Borris is an
ideal spot to sample village life and enjoy the scenery of Mount
Leinster.
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* Hacketstown - in east Carlow. Located beneath the Wicklow
Mountains, Hacketstown is surrounded by woodland and farmland and
has a varied array of walkways. The area has seen significant
redevelopment in recent years, which, in part, earned it an award in
the 2005 "Tidy Towns" competition.
* Leighlinbridge - large village between Carlow and Bagenalstown, on
the Barrow Track. Leighlinbridge has played a significant role in
the history of County Carlow and is home to some of the most
significant functioning historical architecture in the south-east.
The village is a pleasant place to visit and is noted for its
award-winning floral and historical beauty.
* Rathvilly - located along the banks of the Slaney, Rathvilly is
renowned for its attractive appearance, panoramic views nearby of
Mount Leinster and the Wicklow Mountains and its quiet, peaceful
setting.
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* Tullow - located in the northeast of the county, along the River
Slaney. A area with strong historical links, most significantly its
prehistoric ringfort and burial ground, it continues to see
development with many new projects in the pipeline.
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