Graiguenamanagh
is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets.
And if that sounds like a cliché then
Graiguenamanagh could be the town that prompted
the cliché. The place oozes history at
every corner and 2004 was a particularly significant
year being the 800th anniversary of the foundation
of Duiske Abbey. Duiske is the heart of Graiguenamanagh
and was in its day the largest and most grand
of all the 24 cistercian monasteries in Ireland.
The scenic location
of Graiguenamanagh makes it an enchanting place for
visitor and locals alike. The river Barrow flows right
through town and is a great amenity for boating, swimming
and fishing. The Blackstairs Mountains and Brandon
Hill provide a majestic backdrop for the town and great
stomping ground for the many hillwalkers that visit
the region.
