The last time I went to VISUAL was in September 2020. You can see it in this post: What’s on at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art (July – October 2020) Now, since December 2020 VISUAL has begun a new season. Inspired by the Main Gallery exhibition, The Soil Becomes Scandinavian, VISUAL beautiful lightbox building has […]
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I went to see Magical Christmas Lights at Delta Sensory Gardens. Christmas at Delta Sensory Gardens ranked as No. 4 on the list of 25 things to do in Ireland this Christmas recently published by RTÉ. Delta Sensory Gardens is switching on the Christmas Lights in the gardens from the 5th until December 22nd, with […]
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From the oldest traditional pub or a student hotspot to award-winning venues, here are 12 Pubs of (Christmas) Carlow Town. In Poland, we have a tradition of serving twelve dishes on Christmas Eve. In Ireland, the number twelve is also associated with Christmas, but a bit different … Ireland is a land of whiskey and […]
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Winter illuminating scenes at VISUAL have been inspired by the Main Gallery exhibition: The Soil Becomes Scandinavian and the beautiful light box building has been decorated with winter wonderland scenes. The Soil Became Scandinavian is a film/sculptural installation by Adrian Duncan and Feargal Ward. It traces the steps of Irish forester Dermot Mangan who was sent […]
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I went for an evening photo walk through Carlow Town. Late Afternoon and evening is a good time of the day to photo walk. Especially in Winter when Christmas Lights switch on and Carlow town looks magical. I enjoy walking through its main streets. And to see in the evening scenery attractions like: Below are […]
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While many seasonal events have been canceled this year. Christmas Jumper Day 2020 is one that is thankfully still going ahead. It is an annual fundraising campaign in Ireland and The UK organized by the charity Save the Children. On a specific Friday in December, people are encouraged to make the world better. With a […]
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The 2020 Rotary Tree of Remembrance started on Saturday, November 14th, and will keep going until 25th January 2021. Moreover, it is fundraising for the Rotary Club of Carlow. Rotary Carlow was founded in 1986. So it is an active group of professional people who want to use their skills to ‘give back’ to the […]
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Throughout the year Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven surprises their visitors with some news illustrating the changing seasons. So in Winter, the Centre is becoming a real Christmas paradise, full of fabulous ornaments and ideas for Christmas presents. Christmas at Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven: Unfortunately, 2020 is a strange year. They had to cancel […]
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Every year I took part in the ceremony of the Christmas Lights switch on at Carlow town. It was my favorite Winter’s Event. Especially I liked Éist Candlelight Walk of Hope. The Éist Cancer Support Centre Carlow annual Candlelight Walk of Hope 2020, was virtual this year and took place on Saturday 21st November at […]
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St. Clare’s Church at Graiguecullen is a pearl of Gothic architecture. And it is the former Church of Saint Anna at Athy Road in Carlow Town. History of St. Clare`s Church: St. Clare’s Church was initially built in 1852 as Saint Annes Church of Ireland church. And then, it was erected by the Member of […]
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Of course in Carlow we have a lot of colored doorways. You can find them everywhere on the small streets of the town. Besides, Ireland is a country known for (among many other things) its vibrant colors. Exploring any town within the Emerald Isle, you’re bound to see bright houses and vivid signage. Then, kaleidoscopic […]
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Croppies Grave is a Monument of great historical importance. It is the last resting place of over 640 United Irishmen. Who died on 25th May 1798 during the struggle for Irish independence with England at the Battle of Carlow. So, the name Croppy (sometimes spelled Croppie) was used to describe Irish rebels. Young, with their […]
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Carlow Courthouse is a judicial facility on Dublin Road in Carlow Town. So, we will translate the word Courthouse (sometimes spelled court house) as a building that is home to the local court and often the county board. The term commonly used in English-speaking countries is synonymous with the term “Palace of Justice” or “Palais […]
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Carlow College is known locally as St. Patrick’s College. What`s more, it is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, it has a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities. The College is located in the heart of Carlow Town on College Street. There is in the park of […]
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Being in Carlow Town is worth taking a moment and seeing the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Also, called Carlow Cathedral of the Assumption. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral, the main temple of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin located in Carlow. What`s more, this Cathedral is built in a neo-Gothic style. […]
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