Bagenalstown
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Bagenalstown (also known by its Irish name: Muine Bheag) is a town on the western fringe of County Carlow. Built in the 1700s on the River Barrow by Lord Walter Bagenal, the town was originally based on Versailles in France. Today, with a population of 3,000 people, it offers a growing number of services and facilities, boosted by the easy access from its location just off the main Dublin - Waterford road and rail routes.Get in
By car
Bagenalstown is located just off the N9 road which links Dublin to Waterford. It is approximately 20 minutes from both Carlow town and Kilkenny city.By train
Bagenalstown's station Muine Bheag halt is served by the Dublin – Waterford rail route. It is about 90 minutes from these cities and 15 minutes from Carlow town.See
Bagenalstown CourthouseDates from the era of Lord Walter Bagenal, and is modelled on the Parthenon in Athens.
Do
Bagenalstown Floral FestivalTakes place each August.
Bagenalstown Swimming PoolThis is an outdoor pool, located just outside town on the Leighlinbridge Road.
Go anglingThere are several spots along the River Barrow which are frequently used for angling and fishing.
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Kiddies Kingdom
phone: +353 59 972-3532Large indoor playground for children. Public Tennis Courts
Pitch And Putt Course
Soccer and Gaa Pitch
Fairgreen Playground
Carrigbeg Horse Riding
Buy
Glitz n Glam
Joans Boutiqe
Anne Phelans Chemist
Carlos Shoe Heaven
Eat
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Golden Inn Chinese
address: Main St -
Doyles Railway House Bar
address: Kilree St, Bagenalstown Roosters Chippers
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Marios Tandoori
phone: +353 59 972-3560address: Market SquareIndian restaurant.
Drink
O Kane's
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The Red Lion
phone: +353 59 972 1614address: Regent St -
Doyles Railway House
address: Stationhouse Rd
Sleep
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phone: +353 59 977-5282address: KilgreaneyHistotic house located 6km outside Bagenalstown.
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phone: +353 59 977-5283Georgian house surrounded by five acres of wooded herb gardens. Offers spa treatment, with rates from €65.
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phone: +353 59 972-2140Wells. 2km outside Bagenalstown with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.