80. Rathvilly
The tiny village of Rathvilly became a by-word amongst Ireland's Tidy towns and Villages winners when they won the All Ireland title for Ireland's tidiest town on three occasions. On the outskirts of the village is reinforced earthworks or motte which dates from ancient times. The village has a commanding view of the surounding countryside with the mountan ranges of Lugnaquilla, the Blackstairs and the Slieve Blooms in clear view.
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81. Tullow
Tullow, the main town in the east of the country, is a centre for anglers fishing the Slaney and other nearby rivers. In the market square stands a statue of Father John Murphy, the insurgent leader, who was captured near Tullow and executed in the Market Square on 2 July 1798.
The town is conveniently placed for exploring the beauty spots of south Wicklow and north Wexford. as well as those of Carlow itself.
Services in Tullow
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Towns C-M (6-10)