Trace how a Cavalry Barracks conjured a market town out of Liffeyside fields — from a medieval priory quarried for its stone, to the bank, church and priory that grew up around the soldiers who came after. Looking for things to do in Newbridge (Droichead Nua)? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Newbridge Town Hall (former Barracks Chapel-School)
Bank of Ireland, Main Street
St Conleth's Catholic Church
St Eustace's Church & Dominican Priory
Great Connell Priory
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →