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Borris<\/h1>\n

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Borris<\/b>\u00a0(<\/span>An Bhuir\u00edos) is a charming Georgian granite village on the river Barrow<\/i><\/p>\n

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Borris is a charming Georgian granite village tucked away in the fertile river barrow valley, with the ultimate gateway to both the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster.<\/p>\n

Its old granite houses and Victorian storefronts have largely been preserved. The majority of the town\u2019s structures are located on a steeply rising main street on the north side, which are dominated by Borris house\u2019s massive demesne walls. This house was built in Tudor style and is indeed the home of the Kavanagh family, who are directly descendant from the former Celtic Kings of Leinster the Mc Morrough Kavanagh dynasty.<\/p>\n

Borris lace became popular for its exquisite, intricate designs and made its way to beautiful homes as far away as Russia in the 1800s. This would not have been possible if it were not for the towns Landlord Arthur Mc Morrough Kavanagh who built a sawmill and a flourishing lace-making industry.<\/p>\n

Arthur also initiated and oversaw the construction of the magnificent 16-arch viaduct at the town\u2019s lower end. This carries the now-defunct Great Southern and Western railway line.<\/p>\n

The Sacred Heart Church, built in 1820 with a granite exterior painted with limestone and incorporating a Romanesque style doorway, is a beautiful feature of the town.<\/p>\n

Borris has many attractions to offer, and some of these include the Borris Viaduct Walk which takes you along the majestic sixteen arch viaduct which offers stunning views of Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains. Borris House which is only open on certain days during the year and Clashganny Lock.<\/p>\n

Activities in the area include walking the south Leinster and Barrow ways, paragliding and hang-gliding on Mount Leinster, canoeing on the river Barrow or taking in some of the many festivals and events including the award winning Festival of Writing and Ideas.<\/p>\n

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