Baltinglass, historically known as Baltinglas[2][3] (Irish: Bealach Conglais, meaning 'road (or way) of Conglas'), is a town in south-west County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on the River Slaney …

Jan 14, 2023 · Baltinglass is a small town or village, like locals call it, in the southwestern corner of County Wicklow. It’s set on the River Slaney, approximately one hour drive from Dublin. …

Feb 25, 2015 · Baltinglass and the surrounding area is rich in archaeological and historical sites. On the highest point of the hill north-east of the village lies a passage grave from the stone …

Baltinglass Cistercian Abbey. Baltinglass Abbey was founded by the King of Leinster, Dermot MacMurrough, in 1148. It was the daughter house of Mellifont Abbey (founded in 1142), and …

Mar 18, 2020 · Baltinglass and the 1798 Rising. On May 24th, at 1PM, between 400-500 rebels, singing songs, and armed with pikes and muskets, were seen to be approaching Baltinglass. …

Baltinglass Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Bhealach Conglais) [1] is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey in Baltinglass, County Wicklow, Ireland. Founded by Diarmait Mac Murchada in 1148, the abbey …

Mar 18, 2020 · Baltinglass in 1840 contained a great variety of building types. Domestic and commercial properties were complimented by large well-built official buildings – a barracks; a …

Mar 18, 2020 · Baltinglass Heritage Centre The first monks to arrive in west Wicklow chose this location because they needed flat land with good rock for the foundations of their Abbey. They …

Discover Baltinglass Journey to the delightful heritage town of Baltinglass in County Wicklow and admire its setting overlooking the banks of the winding River Slaney. Roam the beautiful …

Baltinglass is located on both sides of the River Slaney in West Wicklow, joined by a three arched stone bridge. The name derives from the Irish, Bealach Conglais, which is a reference to the …