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 Get SunSmart! Art Competition is back!
COMPETITION The Get SunSmart! Art Competition is back! Open to primary school children with a chance of winning OPW - Office of Public Works family heritage card, Dublin Zoo family day pass AND a national book token! You can find all the details on the competition at...
CARLOW COMMUNITIES URGED TO TAKE PART IN SPRING CLEAN CAMPAIGN
ALMOST 2,000 Carlow volunteers from over 80 community, sporting, residential, social and family groups have already taken part in this year’s National Spring Clean – and there’s still time to get involved! Even more clean-up events are planned across the county before...
New Community First Responder Group Activated
A new Community First Responder group has this week been activated following months of training to deal with certain types of emergency calls. Covering an area of 10km radius from Clashganny, encompassing Goresbridge, Borris, Rathanna, Ballymurphy, Graiguenamanagh,...
Carlow’s Pride of Place Competition 2023 is now open for Applications!
Carlow's Pride of Place Competition 2023 is now open for applications! Application forms are available to download on www.carlow.ie or contact The Community Section on 059 9136242 or community@carlowcoco.ie . Closing date for applications: Friday 5th May at 4pm.
2023 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition celebrating 65 years of transforming communities.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Ian Allen, launched the 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns competition on 23rd March. Since 1958, the competition has been a pivotal initiative in...
Pan Celtic International Festival is back in Carlow this year
Pan Celtic Festival 2023 will celebrate and share the Celtic heritage, culture and language of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany and Ireland through music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry, sport, craft, and art! You can find the full programme...
International Pan Celtic Festival, Carlow 11th – 16th April 2023
Brownshill Dolmen is one of Carlow’s iconic attractions and as part of the Pan Celtic Festival 2023 taking place in Carlow from 11th to 16th of April Carlow County Council are seeking photos, drawings, paintings, or any depiction of the Brownshill Dolmen. Selected...
BUMPER PARADE PLANNED FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY IN CARLOW
A BUMPER Lá Fheile Pádraig is planned in Carlow town this year, with music, performers, street entertainers, bouncy castles and carousels all part of the St Patrick’s Day parade and festival. Organisers have announced the return of Carlow town’s St Patrick’s Day...
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