Month: July 2020

Duckett`s Grove, County Carlow
Carlow Attractions
Historic Houses
Must-visit places

Duckett’s Grove

One of the greatest attractions in County Carlow is Duckett`s Grove. I highly recommend visiting this amazing place. It makes a great impression. Also, this is the most photogenic place in the entire of County Carlow. Duckett’s Grove is the ruins of the house of the Duckett family. It was built in the 18th, 19th, […]

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Carlow Attractions
Shopping

Carlow Farmers Market

On July 2020 Carlow Farmers Market celebrates its 16th anniversary. It started trading in July 2004. The Carlow Farmers Market is open once a week, on Saturday, from 9 am to 2 pm. No matter if rains or shine. And it is located on the former Potato Market, in the Carlow town central shopping district. […]

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Carlow Attractions
Shopping

Shamrock Plaza on Shamrock Square

There is Shamrock Plaza on Shamrock Square in the town of Carlow. Shamrock (Irish seamróg) is a three-leaf clover ☘ a symbol of Ireland. So, according to legend, Saint Patrick used it by showing this plant as one stem with three leaves to depict the essence of the Holy Trinity. What`s more, on St. Patrick’s […]

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Carlow Attractions

Deighton Memorial Hall

Deighton Memorial Hall is located on the corner of Burrin Street and Kennedy Avenue. Now, it is one of the sad and derelict, historic buildings in Carlow Town. It was built around the mid-1700 ′s. Half of the building was demolished in the 1920′s in order to install bathrooms and a kitchen. What`s more, the […]

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Wellington Bridge, County Carlow
Carlow Attractions

Wellington Bridge

Wellington Bridge or commonly called Graiguecullen Bridge is one of the oldest and the lowest bridges on the River Barrow. This bridge links Carlow Town with Graiguecullen. It is a stone five-arch bridge. It was built in 1569. In 1815 the bridge was rebuilt and widened. It was named Wellington Bridge in honor of the […]

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Around Carlow
Cafes, Pubs, and Restaurants
County Wicklow

Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Co. Wicklow

World Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on the 7th of July. So this is a perfect occasion to visit “the most chocolate place” in County Carlow. And it is the Chocolate Garden of Ireland. Located between Tullow and Shillelagh, Chocolate Garden is a place trendy among all ages. Like school trips, preschoolers, company integration meetings, […]

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