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unusual facts about County Carlow


Green Sod Land Trust

To date Green Sod Land Trust has been donated a five acre site located in Clonmore County Carlow where ongoing projects are being undertaken.


Edward Bellingham

After King Henry VIII's death he eventually became an English member of parliament and a member of the privy council under the rule of King Edward VI, and in 1547 took part in some military operations in Ireland, during which time he may have rebuilt Leighlinbridge Castle in County Carlow.

River Derry

South of Tinahely it turns sharply and flows southwest through Shillelagh, briefly forming the border between County Wicklow and County Wexford, before becoming the border between County Wexford and County Carlow.


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Rathvilly

It is one of the few clubs in County Carlow who can consistently challenge the dominance of the Carlow town club sides, Éire Óg and O'Hanrahans.