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
Consultations – open to the public in Carlow
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Mentoring available for Community Garden Projects as part of International Ru:Rban Project
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Community Check-in & Expo
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Mobile in May
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Carlow Pride of Place Awards 2022
Applications for the County Carlow Pride Of Place Awards are now open for 2022! To apply, please contact Emer Connors on community@carlowcoco.ie. Application closing date: May 18th 2022.
National Spring Clean
April is National Spring Clean month! Register with An Taisce National Spring Clean to receive your free clean up kit, which is delivered right to your door>> https://nationalspringclean.org/register-for-the.../ #springclean22 #nationalspringclean2022
Carlow Sports Partnership Bike Week 2022
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Carlow on RTE Nationwide
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Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection
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Feedalpha to Represent Carlow at National Enterprise Awards
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