Rich pasturelands, colourful mountains and tranquil River Barrow lend a scenic air to a county steeped in pre-Celtic heritage. Discover ancient dolmens, or glide along riverways on your own barge.
Through the waters of time
Carlow Tourism College Street, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow
Carlow is a dynamic combination of past and present leading visitors through a hinterland of neat friendly villages and towns to ancient monastic sites and archaeological wonders.
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Four galleries
Carlow County Museum College Street, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Carlow County Museum is located in Carlow Town’s ‘Cultural Quarter’.
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Spoil your senses
Chocolate Garden of Ireland Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Enjoy a chocolate workshop which is a multi-sensory, fun and interesting experience suitable for all ages.
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One of Ireland's hidden gems
Huntington Castle Clonegal, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Still lived in by descendants of the original builders this fascinating Castle is truly one of Ireland's hidden treasures.
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Beautiful Old-World Garden
Altamont Gardens Bunclody Road, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland
A large, beautiful, old-world garden. It is an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens located on a 100 acre estate. Beautiful riverside walks.
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Blooming gardens and big houses
Carlow Garden Trail Carlow, Ireland
Explore 21 different gardening attractions, including great old gardens, smaller gardens that are maturing beautifully with time, award-winning garden centres, and forest parks.
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Georgian Gardens
Duckett’s Grove Historic House and Walled Gardens Duckett’s Grove, Kneestown, Co. Carlow, Ireland
The restored paths and the repaired sunken stone bridge plus plantings of oak, lime, hazel, spindle and laurel rekindle the spirit of the Georgian Pleasure Grounds.
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Wander off the track
Walking in Carlow Carlow, Ireland
If you need a relazing break, wide open spaces, fresh air and stimulation, then Carlow is a natural choice for a walking trip.
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