Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
The town served as the main base for commercial barges operating on the river Barrow from the mid nineteenth century until barge traffic ceased around 1960. Nearby are the ruined remains of the monastery of Ullard, founded by Saint Fiachra in the sixth century. St Fiachra subsequently moved to France where he is known as St Fiacre and founded the celebrated monastery at Meaux. He is the patron saint of gardeners and taxi drivers; French cabs are often known as fiacres in his honour.
It is an area of fine upland scenery, panoramic views, lush deep valleys, and a maze of narrow winding country lanes. This is ideal land for walkers and there are river trails and mountain walks and routes like the 'South Leinster Way'
The River Barrow offers plenty of related activities, such as pike, salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. You can rent a river-cruiser from Valley Boats, and explore the hidden secrets of the local waterways
Graiguenamanagh is at the centre of the south east sunshine golfing circuit, with many excellent courses nearby, such as Mount Juliet and Mount Wolseley.
For horse enthusiasts, there is horse riding at nearby Carrigbeg Riding Stables, and horse racing at nearby Gowran Park. For our more adventurous guests, Country Quads offer quad biking at Moloney's farm, Borris.
Golf
Course Type: Parkland
Self Catering
Tourist Attractions
Wedding Venues
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- By Distance
- By Category
Self Catering
- The Coachyard & Gardener's Cottage at Blanchville House
(15.5km)NW - Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage
(26.6km)SW - Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens - Coach House & Garden Suite
(27.3km)SW
Farmers Markets
- Kilkenny - Every Thursday
(23.6km) NW
Tourist Attractions
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St Marys Church
(12.5km)SW -
Jerpoint Abbey
(14.2km)SW -
Dunbrody Famine Ship
(16.3km)SW -
Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
(16.4km)SW -
Kilkenny Castle
(23.4km)SW -
Rothe House & Garden
(24.0km)SW -
John F Kennedy Arboretum
(24.3km)SW -
Dunmore Cave
(29.2km)SW -
Castlecomer Discovery Park
(34.1km)SW
Golf Courses
- Gowran Park Golf Club
(11.8km) NW - Mount Juliet Golf Club
(15.9km) SW - Kilkenny Golf Club
(24.7km) NW - Mount Wolseley Golf Club
(31.7km) NE - Waterford Golf Club
(31.9km) SW - Castlecomer Golf Club
(33.2km) NW
Gardens
- Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
(9.5km)NW - Woodstock Gardens
(10.0km)SW - Mount Juliet & Garden
(15.9km)SW - Coolaught Gardens
(18.8km)SE - Newtownbarry House Gardens
(24.5km)NE - Ballon Garden
(25.5km)NE - Altamont
(26.4km)NE - Kilmokea Gardens
(27.3km)SW - Hardymount
(31.7km)NE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- St. Mullins
(6.2km) SE - Borris
(7.0km) NE - Inistioge
(10.0km) SW - Dungarvan
(10.9km) NW - Killedmond
(10.9km) NE - Bagenalstown
(12.2km) NE - Gowran
(12.5km) NW - Thomastown
(12.5km) SW - Maddoxtown
(15.5km) NW - Bennettsbridge
(16.8km) NW
Town Information
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