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
SETU Spring Open Day Sat 13th May
South East Technological University (SETU) will host its annual Spring Open Day at its Kilkenny Road Campus in Carlow on Saturday, 13 May from 10am to 2pm, showcasing its undergraduate, postgraduate, and part-time courses on offer. As SETU celebrates its first...
CATHAOIRLEACH’S BURSARY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, cllr Brian O’Donoghue has announced a bursary in partnership with Carlow County Council Library Service. The council is offering five bursaries to support postgraduate students who live in County Carlow and will be in the...
At Powerstown Civic Amenity Site, YOUR waste is OUR business. We cater for all of your Household Waste and recycling needs. We accept over 3,000 tonnes of YOUR waste and recycling at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site every year 1. Make sure to put all your clean, dry and...
SETU President elected as honorary fellow of Trinity College Dublin
PROFESSOR Veronica Campbell, president of South East Technological University (SETU), has been elected an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. The election of new fellows and scholars was announced on Monday 24 April on the steps of the TCD public theatre....
No Mow May!!
NoMowMay is an annual campaign asking everyone to put away the lawnmower during the month of May to help our native wildlife. Native Irish wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover, and Birds-foot trefoil provide the best source of pollen and nectar for our hungry wild...
Carlow Smart Villages
Carlow County Development Partnership CLG is pleased to announce a new training programme to assist local communities to develop innovative Smart Villages strategies. The introductory seminar will take place in Saint Laurence O’Toole’s Athletic Club on May 27th 2023...
Tullow Agricultural Show – Trade Stand Applications Open!
Tullow Agricultural Show are now taking applications for Trade Stands for our upcoming show on Sunday, 20th of August 2023. For more information, please visit our website : Tullow Agricultural Show
INFORMATION EVENTS WILL GIVE TIPS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY
THE South East Energy Agency in collaboration with Pobal and local libraries will hold a series of free information events on energy efficiency and energy-saving initiatives. The events aim to help participants take the first steps towards a more energy-efficient and...
Tidy Towns Heritage Award – Applications Open
Applications are now open for the #TidyTowns Heritage Award sponsored by The Heritage Council Closing Date: 2nd June 2023. Details at https://buff.ly/3zIfxM5
SOUTH CARLOW FIRST RESPONDERS GO LIVE AFTER MONTHS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING
A NEW Community First Responder (CFR) group has been activated following months of training to deal with certain types of emergency calls. Covering a 10km radius from Clashganny that encompasses Goresbridge, Borris, Rathanna, Ballymurphy, Graignamanagh, Glynn and St...