C Walk - Walk 15 - Do It The Barrow Way: Maganey to Carlow Town
The fine stone bridges over the River Barrow are a feature of the Barrow Navigation like the one here at Maganey Bridge. Shortly after the start of the walk at Maganey Grange Castle comes into view on the west bank. A little further on, on the west bank opposite the confluence with the River Lerr, is Shrule Castle - an Elizabethan castle which was taken over by Robert Hartpole, who was Constable of Carlow Castle and Governor of nearby County Laois. South of Shrule, on the same side of the river, is Knockbeg. This wasformerly the residence of the Best and Carruthers families and was purchased as a Diocesan college in 1847. It is now a boarding school. Walkers will also pass the former Irish sugar factory, established in 1926 which made good use of the river navigation, constructing a small harbour for the loading and unloading of boats. In the intervening years the factory has now been demolished.
As you arrive into Carlow Town, you’ll be greeted by a town with vibrant urban displays, tree-lined streets and rain and community gardens that reflect Carlow’s passion for the environment and outdoors.
Walk includes:
- Experienced local guide
- Hearty soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee
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Date/Time: |
Sunday, 5th October 2025 at 2 p.m. |
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Registration: |
Hadden’s Carpark, Kennedy Avenue, Carlow 1.40 p.m. Bus transport will be provided to the start of the walk at Maganey Bridge |
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Start Point: |
Maganey Bridge, Three Counties, Co. Kildare |
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Finish Point: |
The Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow R93V4K5 where soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee will be served |
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Actual Distance: |
8km |
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The fine stone bridges over the River Barrow are a feature of the Barrow Navigation like the one here at Maganey Bridge. Shortly after the start of the walk at Maganey Grange Castle comes into view on the west bank. A little further on, on the west bank opposite the confluence with the River Lerr, is Shrule Castle - an Elizabethan castle which was taken over by Robert Hartpole, who was Constable of Carlow Castle and Governor of nearby County Laois. South of Shrule, on the same side of the river, is Knockbeg. This wasformerly the residence of the Best and Carruthers families and was purchased as a Diocesan college in 1847. It is now a boarding school. Walkers will also pass the former Irish sugar factory, established in 1926 which made good use of the river navigation, constructing a small harbour for the loading and unloading of boats. In the intervening years the factory has now been demolished.
As you arrive into Carlow Town, you’ll be greeted by a town with vibrant urban displays, tree-lined streets and rain and community gardens that reflect Carlow’s passion for the environment and outdoors.
Walk includes:
- Experienced local guide
- Hearty soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee
|
Date/Time: |
Sunday, 5th October 2025 at 2 p.m. |
|
Registration: |
Hadden’s Carpark, Kennedy Avenue, Carlow 1.40 p.m. Bus transport will be provided to the start of the walk at Maganey Bridge |
|
Start Point: |
Maganey Bridge, Three Counties, Co. Kildare |
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Finish Point: |
The Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow R93V4K5 where soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee will be served |
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Actual Distance: |
8km |
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