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
POWERHOUSE Network Opportunities for Carlow Women in Business
County Carlow has a new Women in Business Network called “Powerhouse” which is being co-ordinated by the team in Carlow County Council’s – Local Enterprise Office Powerhouse - Carlow Businesswomen’s Network is being launched by Carlow Local Enteprise Office and ...
Callout for County Carlow craft makers, designers and creatives to apply for international opportunities
A call has been put out for Craft makers, designers and creative professional to apply to be part of the Craft Hub activities. The first activities for Craft Hub are Maker Exchange Residencies which are a central part of the newly funded EU Craft Hub project which...
Chamber 11am Coffee Breaks
The popular Chamber 11am Coffee Breaks are set to continue from Monday next 21st June following a short break, with the next few events in the series being hosted by Chamber Ambassador Eoin Kehoe. The Coffee Breaks are held fortnightly on a Monday via Zoom and ae...