Bagnel's
Plantation family.
The town of Bagenalstown derived
its name from Walter Bagenal who is credited with founding the town
in the 18th century. It is situated on the river Barrow and benefited
substantially as a result of the canal
industry which flourished until 1846 when the railway
arrived
Carlow is widely known for the
granite once quarried in the area some of which can be seen at the
railway bridge on the Goresbridge Road.
Bagenalstown has many fine
buildings particurarly the courthouse built by Bagenal the design
is based on the Parthenon in Athens, all that remains of Bagnals
grand designs for the town. |
