BORRIS: a beautiful, untouched town full of charm and heritage nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow, below the curve of the Blackstairs Mountains. Many shops have kept their traditional fronts and the local public houses have earned nationwide recognition for their friendly, old world atmosphere and traditional music.
The town prospered in the late 1800's as Arthur McMurrough Kavanagh, the landlord of the time, developed a sawmill and a thriving lace-making industry. He also instigated the building of the graceful 16-arch viaduct, situated at the lower end of the town, which carried the now defunct Great Southern and Western Railway Line between Bagenalstown and Wexford.
Near Borris in Ullard lies the ruins of a monastery dedicated to St. Fiachra who died in 670 A.D. at Meaux, France. There is a romanesque doorway and a 10th century high cross.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
The
MacMurrough Kavanagh dynasty, former Celtic Kings of Leinster, are central
to this picturesque town of old stone buildings and the family still live
at Borris House in the town centre. Built in Tudor style the house is
open to groups by prior arrangement
Tel: + 353 (0) 503 73105.
The nine hole course at Borris commands panoramic views of the neighbouring countryside with Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs mountains to the east, and the Barrow Valley to the west.
This
parkland course is maintained to a very high standard with a modern, automatic
watering system and the texture of the greens compare favourably with
the best. It would be difficult to find a course in a more picturesque
setting, with the stately McMurrough Kavanagh family seat in the background.
Type of course: 9 hole parkland.
Length: 5596 metres Par 70.
Borris is an excellent point from which to explore the Mount Leinster Drive and Blackstairs Mountains. Clashganny Forest, 5km south of Borris, offers lovely walks while the particularly fine viewing spot of Clashganny Lock and surrounding countryside, may be enjoyed on the upper New Ross road.
VISITOR SERVICES:
The
Bank of Ireland offers a Bureau de Change facility at their Borris branch
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Tel: + 353 (0) 503 73110
