Graiguecullen Bridge (formerly Wellington Bridge)

GRAIGUECULLEN

Carlow County - Ireland Genealogical Projects (IGP ^TM)

Images of Graiguecullen

Graigue Bridge

Images are a collection of Postcards and photos taken by W. Muldowney, M. Brennan, Tom LaPorte and eBay.

Office of Public Works Plans, for bridge over the River Barrow, Carlow


Design for a Bridge to be built over the River Barrow.
National Archives Ref: OPW 5HC/6/1 39 Bridge over the River Barrow. n.d.

(Source: National Archives & Supplied by Terry Curran c2008)

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Graiguecullen Bridge (formerly Wellington Bridge). This bridge over the Barrow River, link's Carlow Town with Graiguecullen. Graiguecullen Bridge is one of the oldest and lowest bridges on the River Barrow. An attractive five arched stone structure which was completed in in 1569 and widened in 1815. A short walk down the west side of the Barrow brings you to the lock gates and the new marina facilities - Ceatharlach Mooorings.

This Stone is next to Graigueullen Bridge.
Image from Maribeth Nolan
This Stone is next to Graigueullen Bridge.
Image from Google Street View

What is the significance of this stone?


Graiguecullen Bridge c1910	Graiguecullen Bridge c1910 (Real Photo)	Graiguecullen Bridge (formerly Wellington Bridge)	Drawing of Graiguecullen Bridge & Carlow Castle. No date.
Bridge and Castle from the west bank.	The Carlow Boat Club alongside the Corcoran & Co Ltd Motor Garage & Stores taken from Carlow Bridge c1968 Photo by W. Muldowney	Horse and Trap going into Carlow from Graiguecullen side of the bridge. This view is looking towards Maryborough Street c1967. (Photo W. Muldowney)	Graigue Bridge looking towards Governey Square c1968. The church steeple is St. Mary's Church (C of I) in Church Street. (Photo W. Muldowney)	Approaching Graigue Bridge from Carlow. Note Killeshin Hills in the background. (W. Muldowney)
Graigue Bridge looking towards Governey Square c2006 (Photo W. Muldowney)	Graigue Bridge c2006 (Photo W. Muldowney)	Maryborough Street, Graiguecullen form Graigue Bridge c2006 (Photo W. Muldowney)	View from Graigue Bridge c2006 (Photo W. Muldowney)	View from Graigue Bridge c2006 (Photo W. Muldowney)
Drawing of Graigue Bridge & Carlow Castle. 1810. Source: Facebook	Bridge and Castle from the west bank.	Bridge Street, Graiguecullen (Photo by Tom LaPorte)	Bridge House This house was used as a temporary dwelling by the Poor Clare Community in Carlow	Bridge Stores

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