Carlow

The name Carlow may possibly be from the Old Irish word ‘Caherlagh’ which may be related to a word ‘Catherae’ meaning 4-legged animals. Carlow is known for its fertile landscape, its ‘Big Houses’ and and Neolithic monuments. Its highest peak is Mount Leinster standing at 794m.

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 1850

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Once the residence of the richest family in Carlow Duckett's Grove was built between 1818 and 1850 and was once home to the Duckett family. The Ducketts were Carlow's largest landowners for 300 years [...]

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 18502025-03-19T18:06:36+00:00
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