RATHBARRY, PEARL OF WEST CORK
Cáiteach, Monument, Sprigging School, Lady Carbery's Well, St.Michael Church, Viewing Point,
Celtic Cross, Miltown R.I.C.Barracks, Glebe House, Castlefreke Lodge, Museum, Tobairin, Viewing Point, Lake walk, Ring forts, Environment, Composting
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Initiated by Lady Carbery in 1825, a time when there was a worldwide revival in the art of lace making. The lace associated with Rathbarry was know as sprigging lace so called because it was shaped like a sprig or spray. In 2000 the Tidy Towns Committee took upon themselves to restore this building to its former glory using traditional methods. this resulted in a major award in the Green Town 2000 competition.