Our Base Location

The Lock House,Clashganny
Borris, Co. Carlow, Ireland
(Your adventure start point may not be here)

Give us a call

+353 (0) 87 2529700

Drop us an email

[email protected]

To reach the location, you can use various modes of transportation from major cities like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast.
From Dublin
  • Approximately 112 km
  • Around 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Take the M7 motorway towards Waterford, followed by the M9 then follow signs for Carlow and Borris. (Your adventure make start at a different point on the river)
From Cork
  • Approximately 155 km
  • Around 2 hours 10 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Take the N8 or M8 motorway towards Dublin, then follow signs for
    Carlow and Borris. (Your adventure make start at a different point on the river)
From Galway
  • Approximately 200 km
  • Around 3 hours, depending on traffic
  • Take the M6 motorway towards Dublin, then exit the motorway at J16 go towards Loughrea, Portumna, Birr, Roscrea, Borris in Ossary, Durrow, Kilkenny from here you may be going to Borris. (Your adventure make start at a different point on the river)
From Belfast
  • Approximately 290 km
  • Around 3 hours 10 minutes, depending on traffic
  • Take the M1 motorway towards Dublin, then follow the route from Dublin.
Local Bus/ Mini Bus Hire Companies:

Based in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

MJ Farrell – 0876248831

Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny

Paulstown Bus Service – 0879644929

Kilkenny

Cyril – 0862388455
Conroy Bus – 0877710077

Newross, Co. Wexford

Kilbride Coaches – 051423633 or 0872624025

Carlow South to Carlow Town - Day: ( Monday, Wednesday )

GRAIGUENAMANAGH TO CARLOW
Departs – 09:00 & Returns – 13:30

Stops Departs Returns
Graiguenamanagh 09:00
Ballymurphy
Borris
Goresbridge
Myshall
Kildavin
Paulstown
Bagenalstown
Leighlinbridge
Fairgreen, Carlow 13:30 
** Note: Advanced booking required. Book now
Bagenalstown Area to Bagenalstown - Day: ( Tuesday )

BAGENALSTOWN AREA TO BAGENALSTOWN
Departs – 09:00 & Returns – 12:30

Stops Departs Returns
Borris 09:00
Myshall
Fenagh
Bagenalstown
Paulstown
Ballon
Leighlinbridge 12:30 
** Note: Advanced booking required. Book now
Borris to Bagenalstown - Day: ( Saturday )

BORRIS TO BAGENALSTOWN
Departs – 09:30 & Returns – 12:30

Stops Departs Returns
Corries 09:30
Graiguenamanagh
Ballymurphy
Borris
Goresbridge
Paulstown
Bagenalstown 12:30 
** Note: Advanced booking required. Book now
GRAIGUENAMANAGH - KILKENNY
Outwards/Place of pick-up AM PM Return/set-down PM PM
Graiguenamanagh (Bank of Ireland) 07:45 14:00 Kilkenny (Parade) 12:00 18:05
Borris (Main Street) 08:00 14:15 Kilkenny (McDonagh train station) 12:05 18:10
Goresbridge (Crossroads) 08:10 14:25 Clara (Village) 12:10 18:15
Gowran (Main Street) 08:20 14:35 Gowran (Main Street) 12:20 18:25
Clara (Village) 08:30 14:45 Goresbridge (Crossroads) 12:30 18:35
Kilkenny (McDonagh train station) 08:35 14:45 Borris (Main Street) 12:40 18:45
Kilkenny (Parade) 08:40 14:55 Graiguenamanagh (Bank of Ireland) 12:55 19:00

Irish Rail operates train services to Carlow from Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast. For most tours Bagenalstown (Mhuine Bheag) train station may be closer to where you are trying to go.
From the train station, you can take a taxi or bus to bring you to the starting point of your adventure.

To book a train: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Taxi Operators:

Based in Borris, Co. Carlow.

JJ – 0872622216
Ter – 0857077437 & 0877870422

Based in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

Sean – 0862102056
Tony – 0873305783

Based in Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny.

Barrow Cabs – 0872622555

Based in Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag), Co. Kilkenny.

Pakie – 0851601086

The main airports in Ireland are:
  • Dublin
  • Shannon
  • Cork
  • Knock
  • Kerry
  • The timings and distances provided are approximate and can vary based on traffic conditions, mode of transportation, and specific routes taken.
  • It’s advisable to check for any updates or changes in transportation schedules before planning your trip.