Gordon Bennett Stage 2
14. CARLOW CASTLE
Now a ruin, Carlow Castle is thought to have been built by William de Marshal,
Earl of Pembroke and Lord of Leinster between 1207 and 1213. In 1814 a local
physician tried to remodel it as an asylum. In an effort to demolish the
interior he placed explosive charges at its base and demolished all but the west
wall and towers. Open all year. Nearby Graiguecullen Bridge is an attractive
five-arched stone structure and one of the oldest and lowest bridges on the
River Barrow.
To discover more call to the Tourist Office on College Street and ask for a copy
of the walking tour of the town, Tel 059-9131554.
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