Ballymurphy
Ballymurphy, historically Ballymurchoe (Baile Uí Mhurchú),
Ballymurphy is known to all as a gentle hillside village tucked into a glen of mountain slopes. Ballymurphy was once formally known as Ballymurchoe.
It is located on the western ridge of the Blackstairs Mountains, 18km from Bagenalstown and is situated between Borris Co. Carlow and Kiltealy Co. Wexford. The Blackstairs Mountains (Irish: Na Staighrí Dubha) are a range of hills in County Carlow and Wexford, Ireland. The highest peak is Mount Leinster, with a height of 2612 feet (791.8 m).
The name given to this town came from a landowner, Matthew Murphy of Clonroche, Co. Wexford. Matthew was a wealthy man who built a castle in the area in the 17th century.
The charm of this village is enhanced by its people’s pride, which is expressed in its overall character and stunning show of flowers.
Ballymurphy is famous for its floral displays and hanging baskets.
Local Businesses
Things to See & Do in Ballymurphy
Local Attractions
St. Patricks Church: the church dates back to 1846. The granite stones for St. Patrick’s church were hammer-dressed. The church bell was moved to the school grounds beside Borris church and was replaced by a new bell presented to the parish by Mr. Byrne, a native of Ballymurphy, in 1914.
Rathgeran Rock Art Stone: the stone, found in the vicinity of Ballymurphy on the beautiful Blackstairs mountain, is believed to be as old as Newgrange or the Neolithic. This stone is a fine example of early prehistoric rock art in Ireland. There are nine circles carved on the stone.
Activities
Walking, hiking, sightseeing.
Sports
Mount Leinster Rangers GAA Club, which was founded in 1988 with the amalgamation of 3 parishes.
Local News
The Great Irish Bake in aid of The Children’s Health Foundation
The Borris Toddler Playgroup are organising The Great Irish Bake in Borris Town hall on Saturday June 4th from 12 noon to 3pm. With loads on offer, there are a range of ways for you to support the event and also some fun for the younger members of the family. Further...
Carlow’s Pride of Place
Carlow’s Pride of Place Towns & Villages Entry Form 2022 can be found on Carlow.ie website under publications: https://www.carlow.ie/publications/ CLOSING DATE TOMORROW MAY 18TH!
Carlow Youth Survey
Carlow County Council are inviting teenagers to take part in the Carlow Youth Survey! This is a short 7 question survey, we really welcome your views. Closing date is 20th May! Take the survey at https://buff.ly/3wlAkTy
Major drive to develop community gardens and share ideas across County Carlow and the EU.
As part of Ru:RBAN, which is an EU Urbact Project, the County Carlow ULG Group in association with Carlow County Council invites people who have a passion for Community Gardens to attend a International Community Garden Workshop being hosted in Carlow on 25th-26th May...
Female Athlete Research Study
Female Athlete Research Study A South East Technological University (SETU) PhD student is inviting all female athletes to participate in a research study. The study will investigate the effect of daily activities (normal food and fluid intake and physical activity) on...
CARLOW ARTS FESTIVAL 2022 Thur 9 — Sun 12 June 2022 After two years of limited live experiences, we invite you to join us for the 2022 festival, presented in person at our HQ in the grounds of Carlow College and across Carlow town. The festival presents artists’ work...
eir & EasyGo partnership: first installation of EV Chargers in Carlow
May 6th 2022: eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, has today announced the installation of seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in County Carlow, with further installations planned across the county, as part of its partnership with EasyGo,...
County Carlow Chamber have been shortlisted in 3 categories in the National Chamber Awards
Yesterday saw the announcement of the shortlist for the Chamber Awards, designed to recognise best practice that has supported Chamber members and their communities in a variety of ways across the country. County Carlow Chamber are delighted to have been shortlisted...
A Carlow woman who took up writing in her late 30s has published her debut novel to rave reviews. Kathleen Murray’s first novel, The Deadwood Encore, was launched earlier this week in Visual, Carlow. A brilliantly inventive and witty novel about legacy and birth right...
Carlow Jobs Board – Connecting people with opportunities
Carlow County Chamber have developed and released Carlow Jobs Board, working to help connect people with opportunities across the County and its environs. Carlow Jobs Board displays opportunities that are open in a wide range of sectors and locations and in all cases...