Baltinglass and the surrounding area is rich in archaeological and historical sites. On the highest point of the hill north-east of the village lies a passage grave from the stone age, whose outer walls are finished in chalk not native to the area. On bright days is said to be visible from Kildare’s Curragh 48 km (30 mi) away. To the north end of the village on the weir of the River Slaney lies the ruins of an ancient monastery that has had many additions over the centuries; the original church is said to date from around 700 A.D.
The Town contains a significant amount of natural, archaeological and built heritage; including the archaeological sites of the Baltinglass Hills, Baltinglass Abbey and St.Mary’s Church, the River Slaney Special Area of conservation and a large amount of buildings of architectural and historical merit, many of which are located in the town centre. The Town’s rich and historic heritage makes a significant contribution to its distinct character.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Latitude: 52.940365 | Longitude: -6.710243
14 hours ago
We're delighted to share some good news – Wicklow will feature in the new Celtic Routes TV Advertisement campaign, starting this evening!
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅.
𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒔 𝒅𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆.
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔.
𝑻𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆.
𝑻𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔.
𝑻𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅.
Celtic Routes is a collection of authentic Celtic experiences found in three counties in Wales; Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, and three counties in Ireland; Wexford, Waterford and Wicklow, all connected by the Irish Sea and co-funded by the Ireland Wales Programme.
Catch the ad during the RTE One: Six News and during Claire Byrne Live. The campaign will run until 14th March and Wicklow will feature on S4C and numerous SKY channels until then. We can't wait for you to see the campaign - enjoy these beautiful Celtic Routes photos to give you a flavour of some of Wicklow locations featured 🙂
With thanks to Llwybrau Celtaidd / Celtic Routes / Bealaí na Gceilteach
Find out more - www.celticroutes.info/
#wicklow #MyCelticMoment
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A truly beautiful place.
Great news for tourism in these countries
18 hours ago
It's officially Spring 🌷🌼🏵️ Just look at these wonderful photos from the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Kilmacurragh ! ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous isn’t it!
Krokus
Ann-Marie Greene
Martina Doyle
Spectacular!
Love Kilmacurragh, but it's beyond my 5Km. limit.
Kenneth Lee Williams - Looks like March in Ireland will be just fine! 😬😊
3 days ago
Congratulations to Powerscourt Golf Club, celebrating 25 years this year!
One of Ireland's most popular golf destinations, with two Championship golf courses, Powerscourt Gold club is a stunning venue with lots to offer members and visitors.
Enjoy vistas of the stunning surrounds at the world renowned Powerscourt Estate and take on a 36 hole championship lay out, which ensures availability 7 days a week.
Add to that friendly staff, outstanding facilities and excellent dining, and it’s not hard to see why so many flock to experience Powerscourt Golf Club.
Keep an eye on their website about re-opening dates and book yout tee time early.
More - bit.ly/PowerscourtGolfClub
#Wicklow #WicklowOutdoors #BacktoWicklow
#SamhradhnaSaoirse #powerscourt ... See MoreSee Less
Lovely but slight problem. We're not allowed play it at the moment 🤬
Suzanne Brown
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