Bagenalstown (also known as 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.
Bagenalstown is served by the Dublin - Waterford rail route. It is about 90 minutes from these cities and 15 minutes from Carlow town. Iarnrod Eireann (Ireland's rail operator) use "Muine Bheag" as the station name.
Lorum Old Rectory, Kilgreaney, +353 (0)59 9775282, (e-mail: enquiry@lorum.com, fax: +353 (0)59 9775455), [1]. Histotic house located 6km outside Bagenalstown.
Kilgraney House, +353 (0)59 9775283, (e-mail: info@kilgraneyhouse.com), [2]. Georgian house surrounded by five acres of wooded herb gardens. Offers spa treatment, with rates from €65.
Orchard Grove, Wells, +353 (0)59 9722140, (e-mail: orchardgrove@eircom.net), [3]. 2km outside Bagenalstown with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Rates from €35
Knockrigg House, Wells, Royal Oak, +353 (0)59 9722555, (e-mail knockrigghse@eircom.net), [4]. Located on the Kilkenny Road, this modern house is a five minute walk from the River Barrow with an extensive breakfast menu, and rates from €30.
