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The name "Caragh" is always considered to be a very charming and pleasant one. There are places, lakes and people with the name. Its geographical meaning stems from a wedge of good ground jutting in between some bad pieces. This would be true of this area. On the old post office the name was spelled "Carragh", and this spelling will also be found on several maps, especially older ones. An aerial view of the
Caragh region will show very flat, fertile, well-used land. A hill, c. 300-ft.,
stands on the entrance to the village from the west. A close look at an aerial
picture would show up the number of important thoroughfares that run through the
area. A major consequence of
these four thoroughfares (road, railway, canal, river) passing through Caragh is
the amount of bridges that exist to carry one across or under them. There are
canal bridges, railway bridges, motorway bridges, bridges on the river and so
on. Perhaps the most interesting The modern Church in Caragh stands almost atop the hill, and so can be seen by travellers as they pass on the motorway, canal and especially the railway. The church is lit at night and creates a fine spectacle for anybody on the lookout. |
First you will notice the
M7 as it runs between Dublin and the
South. It has just skirted around Naas and into the Caragh region before
bypassing Newbridge on its way into Kildare Town. Next you will notice the River
Liffey as it winds from Newbridge on towards Dublin. The river slowly
meanders along, creating great fishing sections and lush growth on the banks.
Next, you will notice the Grand Canal, which has come, via Sallins, from
Dublin and continues on towards Robertstown and places further west. There are
some wonderful locks on this section, including Digby Bridge (built in 1796). On
further inspection you will notice the railway line as it passes close to
the village of Caragh. This is the Great Southern and Western Line taking much
traffic to all points south and west. 