MILFORD:

A pleasant stop on the River Barrow which was once the centre of a thriving milling industry.

The mill at Milford was established in the 1790's and is one of the most extensive and celebrated in Ireland. Electricity was generated from here in 1891, providing Carlow with the distinction of being the first inland town in Ireland and Britain to receive electric power. Three bridges and a wooded area contribute to an idyllic setting.

 

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