The River Barrow has its source in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and is Ireland’s second largest river system running for 192 km from its source to the sea.
The Barrow Navigation which runs from Athy in Co Kildare to St Mullins in Co Carlow is a river navigation with lateral canals bypassing the weirs. The Barrow Navigation winds its way through peaceful woods, fertile valleys, picturesque villages and is used by boating enthusiasts as well as anglers and walkers.