Borris, County Carlow

Borris - An Bhuirios - The Borough

Location of Borris

Borris Town is located on the River Barrow in the South-East of Ireland in County Carlow. It is part of Ireland's Ancient East.

History of Borris

The town of Borris was once the Gate of Muster and was guarded by the now ruined Fitzpatrick Castle.

Borris House located in the town was once the primary seat of the Kings of Leinster since the 1500’s. The town prospered in the late 1800's as Arthur Mac Morrough Kavanagh, the landlord of the time, developed a sawmill and a lace-making industry. He also began the building of the 16-arch viaduct located at the edge of the town.

Borris Visitor Attractions

Borris Golf Course - Borris

Borris Festivals

Transport

Aeroplane: Dublin Airport is the closest airport to Borris Town - 130km. Click here for details on Irish Airports.

Train: A train service operates to Muine Bheag station (14km from Borris Town). Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Irish Rail web site.

Bus: A bus service operates to Carlow Town (30km from BorrisTown). The bus stop is located in the Town, on Barrack Street. Timetables can be viewed by logging onto Bus Eireann web site.

Borris Accommodation Listings

Brenda's Bed and Breakfast, B&B

Brenda's family run B & B is located in beautiful Borris, a lovely Georgian styled town, nestling under the foothills of the stunning Blackstairs Mountains in the Sunny South East of Ireland, a veritable haven for healthy holidays.

Season: All Year Occupancy: Bed and Breakfast

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Selection From Accommodation Listings

An Tigh Beag , Castlegregory

The property is located in Glanteenassig valley beside the well known forest park. It is 3km from Aughacasla village and 6km from Castlegregory village.An Tigh Beag has 2 bedrooms and can accommodate 6 people

Canberra House, Killorglin

Canberra House is a family run business which was established in 1953 and remains a thriving Irish Pub with plenty of Guest Accommodation. Your hosts Catherine & Stephen O'Grady are always on hand to lend a hand.We offer a full bar service and all of our

Carriglea House, Killarney

Carriglea House is 3km from the centre of Killarney town, peacefully located in thirty acres of private grounds adjacent to the 10,000 acre Killarney National Park.An enchanting 19th century Victorian residence overlooking the Killarney Lakes