Tag: 1798 Rebellion

May 22, 2015

The county capital, Carlow was once an outpost that had to provide its own defence as it was isolated from…

April 28, 2014

Overlooking the basin of the River Barrow and with fine views of the plain that stretches to Dublin are the…

April 15, 2014

The stubby, crenelated tower of the 13th century St Lazerian Protestant Cathedral stands at Old Leighlin. And nearby is the…

March 3, 2014

The name Wicklow is the modern version of Wykinglo – Viking Meadow – the name of the 9th century Viking…

September 11, 2013

A tree-bordered green is the focal point of this busy county town. It has been a town of stature since…