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County Carlow
Province: Leinster
Located: Inland county in the south-east of the country.
County Size: 31st in Ireland
Land Area: 346 sq. Miles
Highest point: Mt. Leinster
Main Rivers: Burren, Barrow.
Areas of Geographical Interest:
Barrow Way (a 70 mile walking route that follows the towpath alone the River Barrow)
Eagle Hill (views that take in most of the county)
Boat Cruising (on the River Barrow)
Areas of Historical Interest:
Browne's Hill Dolmen (One of the largest dolmens in Europe, it is four thousand years old)
Haroldstown Dolmen
'Old Derry' House and site of the first monastery founded by St. Diarmuid.
Clonmore Abbey (Holds many ancient Celtic crosses)
The County
Population: 41, 616
County Capital: Carlow
Main Towns: Borris, Muinebeag, Tullow
Main Business Contact: Carlow county Enterprise Board, 98 Tullow Street, Carlow. Tel: 0503-30880
No. of Schools: National 43; Secondry 11.
No. of Golf Clubs: 3
Carlow
Located in the north-east corner of Carlow on the Barrow and the Burren River. It has a population of 14,979
Carlow is a tiny inland country in the shape of an upside-down triangle, south of County Kildare and south-west of County Wicklow. The River Slaney flows through its eastern part, which is an extension of the granite area of County Wicklow. West of this lies the fertile limestone land of the Barrow valley, and beyond to the north-west is pleasant upland country. The country has much to offer the sightseer, the sportsman and the climber.
Transport
Main Routes: Carlow is served by major routes N9-N7 (to Dublin); N9-N7-N1-A1-M1 (to Belfast); N9-N10-N76-N24-N8 (to Cork); N80-N7-N62-N52-N65-N6-N18 (to Galway).
Miles from: Dublin (53); Belfast (157); Galway (116); Cork (116).
Nearest Travel Centre (bus): Contact Plunkett Station, Waterford Tel: 051-879 000
Nearest Rail Station: Carlow Tel: 0503-31633
Nearest Airport: Dublin Airport, Tel: 01- 8141111
Nearest Ferry Port: Dublin (+53 miles); Rosslare (+55 miles)
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