Month: August 2020

What’s on at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art (July – October 2020)

I went to see what’s on at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art. VISUAL is one of the must-visit places in County Carlow. And the largest exhibition space for contemporary visual art on a global scale. Currently, you can see five exhibitions which are...
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St. Osnadh`s Church in Kellistown

St. Osnadh`s Church in Kellistown is a ruined nineteenth-century Church of Ireland church with remains of the medieval church behind. Situated on an elevated site overlooking the rich rural countryside, this ruinous First Fruits church dates from...
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Pollerton Castle

On Pollerton Road, is located a small castle, called Pollerton Castle, built in 1839. It is currently the house of local entrepreneur Mr. Richard Healy, the company’s founder of funeral R. Healy & Son – known throughout County...
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The Inspirational Gardens at Arboretum

The Inspirational Gardens at Arboretum

After shopping in Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven customers are free to allow to relax in The Inspirational Gardens at Arboretum. These gardens are designed by Rachel Doyle, the owner of Arboretum, who has created exclusive display gardens to...
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Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven

Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven

County Carlow is a treasury of magnificent gardens and award-winning garden centers and parks. I recently visited the Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven. It is located on Old Kilkenny Road in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. It is 12,6 km from the town...
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Brownshill Dolmen

Brownshill Dolmen

The most characteristic attraction of County Carlow is The Brownshill Dolmen dating back to prehistoric times. Moreover, County Carlow is known as “The Dolmen County”. And it is a nickname based on the Brownshill Dolmen. Brownshill...
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