A Nore-side market town dominated by a five-storey Butler tower house, from a National-rated 1842 church shared in style with Castlecomer and Freshford to a ten-arch stone bridge and a 1788 Butler house that later became a Convent of Mercy. Looking for things to do in Ballyragget? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Ballyragget Castle
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church
Ballyragget Bridge
The Square
Ballyragget Lodge (former Convent of Mercy)
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