Rathvilly derives its name from one of a series of raths, built on the eastern side of the River Barrow, designed to protect their parent centre, Dinn Righ, near Leighlinbridge. Today Rathvilly is a picturesque village in North Carlow, with parish boundaries bordering counties Kildare and Wicklow. It has the distinction of winning the All-Ireland Tidy Towns Award on three separate occasions and this is reflected in the overall character of the village. In the centre of the village is a monument to Kevin Barry, a local boy who joined the fight for Irish freedom. The moat of Rathvilly, in the townland of Knockroe, was the residence of the King of Leinster who reigned from 443 AD to 483 AD.
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Coole
Equestrian Centre
Rathvilly
Co. Carlow
Tel: + 353 (0) 503 61020
Facilities include an indoor arena (20m x 30m), an all weather outdoor arena, changing rooms, showers and toilets. Coole Equestrian Centre is situated adjacent to Lisnavagh Estate and Gardens by the picturesque, award village of Rathvilly, at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. Personalised attention from highly qualified owners is assured. A range of facilities including lessons, treks, pony camps, polocross and hunting is available.
