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Graignamanagh (Irish: Gráig na Manach, meaning "Village of the monks") or Graiguenamanagh is a village in County Kilkenny, near the border with County Carlow.

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The village has two spellings, Graignamanagh and Graiguenamanagh. The first is the Irish spelling and the second is the Anglicised version. The town had a vote on which they preferred and the Irish spelling Graignamanagh won.

The monks after which the town is named arrived here in 1204. They build Duiske Abbey. In 2004, the town celebrated its 800 year anniversary.

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[edit] By Boat

Graignamanagh is on the River Barrow which is navigational from Grand Canal at Lowtown, through Graignamanagh, Inistioge, New Ross, Waterford and on to the sea. Talk to the Lockkeeper at Graiguenamanagh (phone +353 (0)87 9508987), or check out the Waterways Ireland Website for more info.

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The seven arched bridge that crosses the River Barrow was build by Geroge Semple in the 18th century.

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• Duiske Abbey. This 13th century Cistercian monastery is considered one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery is Ireland. The early church is now the local parish church. There are also lots of other remains of the monastery. Look out for the original stonework and medieval floor tiles. There is also an exhibiton of local historical objects.  edit

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• Town of Books Festival, (fax: http://www.booktownireland.com). Not to be missed by book lovers. For three days a year, every shop in town becomes a book shop. There's also music, entertainment and great food.  edit
• Angling. Trout, Salmon, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Bream, Eels, Roach, Twaite Shad, Stone Loach. Fishing tackle available in Mick Doyles pub.  edit
• Climbing and Hill Walking.  edit

• Brandon Hill (Cnoc Bhréanail), (From Graiguenamanagh, take the road to Wexford. 200m after the roundabout, turn right into a small road to Inistioge. After 10m, turn left. If you look closly, you'll see BW on the wall. After 1km, you enter a farmers yard. Keep going. The road becomes unpaved. It's another 2km to the carpark, high up the mountain.). The highest mountain in County Kilkenny is an easy climb of 515m(1,6790ft). At the top there great views of the surrounding counties. There is a a cairn, an old cross and a plaque pointing out the features in the surrounding landscape. Free.  edit

• Barrow Navigation. Graiguenamanagh probably the best spot to stop and view the wonders of the Barrow navigation. A fine seven arch granite bridge, a beautiful lock gate at Tinnahinch, Graving docks and a long stone quay by the river.  edit

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• Cushendale woollen Mills, High St. Graiguenamanagh, ☎ 059-9724118. There have been woollen Mills in Graiguenamanagh since Duiske Abbey established here in the 13th century. These days Philip Cushen leads the family business as 4th generation owner and they produce lovely quality woollen rugs as well as knitting yarns and a range of clothing. Well wirth a visit.  edit

Soft drinks in the local shop.

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• Waterside Restaurant, ☎ 059-9724246. Long established fine restaurant with 10 guest bedrooms upstairs. Great value for quality dining. usually a lovely a la carte menu and a wine list with 45 choices. Superb location next to the river  edit
• Duiske Glass, High St. Graiguenamanagh, ☎ 059-9724174. Family run company speialising in Intaglio method of glass engraving. A lovely shop selling glass and other giftware on High St. Graiguenamanagh  edit

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plenty of bars to have a few drinks, check out Mick Doyles for a step back into the past

• Murrays Pub, ☎ 059-9725932. Great traditional Irish pub on the corner of Main St. next to the bridge. Has a cracking trad session on Sunday evenings and usually music on a few other evenings as well.  edit

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• Waterside Restaurant & Guesthouse, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, ☎ 059-9724246, [1]. A carefully converted 19th century granite cornstore with 10 ensuite rooms. All guest rooms overlook the river Barrow, and there is a very fine restaurant on the ground floor.  edit
• Waterside Guesthouse, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, ☎ 059-9724246. A carefully converted 19th century granite cornstore with feature wooden beams. All rooms are ensuite and all overlook the lovely river Barrow in the heart of Graiguenamanagh  edit
• Mick Doyle's Bar & Grocery, Main Street (Opposite Duiske Abbey), ☎ 0599724203. Best pub on town with large lounge & small grocery, also fishing tackle available.  edit

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