Discover our Town, Borris, Co. Carlow

A small but perfectly formed Georgian estate town

Welcome

Borris is a Georgian, granite village, full of charm and heritage nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow and the ideal gateway for nearby Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains. Its old granite houses and Victorian shop fronts have remained largely intact. Most of the town’s buildings stand on the north side of a steeply rising main street, overshadowed by the presence of the very substantial demesne walls of Borris House.

The Viaduct

The Borris Railway Viaduct with its sixteen arches supported by soaring limestone pillars is one of Irelad's best example of monumental 19th Century railway engineering. Designed by the engineer Williaim Le Fanu (1816– 1894) and built by M. Talbot, the Viaduct rises to 60ft high and spans the Borris and Mountain River Valley. It was built at a cost of £20,000 and completed in 1860.

A great Family Day Out...

Step back in time to discover the Viaduct's unique history....

The Borris Viaduct walk provides an exciting and educational day out for all the family. For teachers planning your next school excursion why not combine an exciting nature walk combined with a detailed and exciting heritage interpretation trail providing a great insight into the history of the planning and construction of this magnificent architectural masterpiece. Picnic tables and play area are provided beneath the sixteen soaring arches of the viaduct.

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