Month: April 2020

Carlow Attractions
Top 10 of Carlow Town

Carlow Town Park

The most popular city park in Carlow is Carlow Town Park covers over twelve hectares of open space on the banks of the River Barrow. The location of the park in this place contributed to the development and regeneration of this part of the city, and in particular allowed to discover the advantages of the […]

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Carlow Attractions
Churches
Convents

St. Clare`s Church & Poor Clare Monastery

The Church of Saint Clare (Graiguecullen), a pearl of Gothic architecture, is the former Church of Saint Anna at Athy Road in Carlow Town. History of St. Clare`s Church: St. Clare’s Church was originally built in 1852 as Saint Annes Church of Ireland church. It was erected by Member of Parliament of Carlow, Colonel Henry […]

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Carlow Culture

Carlow colored doorways

Ireland is a country known for (among many other things) its vibrant colours. Exploring any town within the Emerald Isle, you’re bound to see bright houses, vivid signage, kaleidoscopic streets and famous coloured doorways. Official story of colored doorways Irish doors began their global career in 1970 during the American celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. […]

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Carlow Attractions

Croppies Grave

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. The name Croppy (sometimes spelled Croppie) was used to describe Irish rebels (young, with their hair […]

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Carlow Attractions
Top 10 of Carlow Town

Carlow Courthouse

Carlow Courthouse is a judicial facility in Dublin Road in Carlow Town. 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, synonymous with the term “Palace of Justice” or “Palais de Justice”. […]

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Carlow Attractions
Top 10 of Carlow Town

St. Patrick’s Carlow College

Carlow College known locally as St. Patrick’s College, 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 on College Street – in the park of the eighteenth century, on the one […]

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Carlow Attractions
Churches
Top 10 of Carlow Town

Carlow Cathedral of the Assumption

Being in Carlow worth taking a moment and see the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (called Cathedral of the Assumption) – this is a Roman Catholic cathedral, the main temple of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin located in Carlow. The Cathedral is built in neo-Gothic style. It is known particularly for its beautiful […]

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