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Goresbridge is
located in the east County Kilkenny, on the Carlow-Kilkenny border.
It is situated on the west bank of the River Barrow in a shallow
valley associated with the River. Goresbridge lies approximately 20
kilometres east of Kilkenny city.
Goresbridge is named for the New Bridge built in 1756 by Colonel
Ralph Gore the first and last Earl of Ross. This graceful 9-arch
bridge remains of significant importance in the area for its
associations with the Battle of Goresbridge in June 1798. The bridge
joins Co. Carlow to Co. Kilkenny and lies between Upper and Lower
Ballyellen locks on the Barrrow.
International buyers in search of high quality Irish horses are
attracted to the famous horse fairs held in Goresbridge every three
months. Founded in 1968 and family run for over forty years,
Goresbridge Horse Sales is Ireland’s leading sport horse sales
company and one of the worlds leading sport horse auction centres,
with a well-earned reputation for success.
The main attraction of Goresbridge from a tourist perspective is the
River Barrow, with its opportunities for boating, walking and
particularly fishing. Indeed Goresbridge is a major Irish magnet for
fishermen and women of all sorts and ages. Goresbridge is just over
8km from the Gowran Park Racecourse. The course caters for top-class
flat and jump racing, |
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