The Leighlinbridge district is rich in history, favoured with fertile land and enhanced by the River Barrow which meanders slowly through the village.
The foundation for its beauty lies directly with the residents who demonstrate a sense of pride and work tirelessly to preserve and enhance this unique area, evident by a range of four gardens, designed and built by the local community which commemorate various aspects of village life over the years.
Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village
Telling Life’s Story
The Millennium Garden consists of seven small individual gardens, each with its own theme represented by trees, shrubs and stones. Using materials indigenous to the local area, the garden tells the story of life through a series of themes.
Musical Tributes
The Vivaldi Garden is based on Vivaldi’s musical concerto The Four Seasons and comprises four formal gardens, each depicting a season of the year.
Commemorating Village History and Notable Events.
The Garden of Remembrance straddling the River Barrow commemorates important occasions in the history of the village including the visit of the Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulrooney, a World War 1 Memorial and the Entente Florale Gold Medal Award. The most recent addition to the Garden of Remembrance is a public art sculpture built in 2020 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great Victorian scientist John Tyndall.
Honouring Leighlinbridge’s famous sons
The Sculpture Garden is dedicated to three of Leighlinbridge’s most famous sons – Cardinal Patrick Francis Moran – Australia’s first Cardinal, John Tyndall, the mountaineer and scientist and Captain Myles Keogh, second in command to General Custer.
Facilities
- Award-winning Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven situated on the outskirts of Leighlinbridge Village
- Four star Lord Bagenal Hotel
- Outdoor picnic tables
- Barrow Way long distance walking route passes through the village
- Castle and historic buildings
- Tyndall Way celebrating the history of the famous Victorian scientist John Tyndall who was born in the village on August 2nd, 1820
Pádraig Webb in Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village
- Date: 27 Jul 2024
- Time: 02:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Join us for a delightful walk and talk along the picturesque Barrow Way in Leighlinbridge as part of the Carlow Garden Festival. Led by the knowledgeable Padraig Webb, this leisurely stroll encourages both young and old to take a close up look to explore the natural beauty along the serene banks of the River Barrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Opening Times
Daily, daylight hours
Group guided tours available by prior arrangement – fee applies
ADMISSION:
Free
DIRECTIONS:
From Dublin/Waterford take exit 6 on M9 motorway and follow signs for Leighlinbridge which is clearly signposted off the R448, 3km from here. Alternatively visitors travelling from Carlow Town should follow the R448.
