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Ceatharlach

Carlow
Four lakes
The Irish name Ceatharlach derives from 'ceathar' (four) and 'loch' (lake), translating literally to 'four lakes', though there is no historical evidence that these lakes ever existed in the area. Carlow has been an important settlement for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence extending back to prehistoric times. The most notable prehistoric site is Brownshill Dolmen, a megalithic p...

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