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 available from 23rd July until 18th October. The admission is free but […]
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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 1810. It has an austere simplicity and comprises a three-bay nave with lime-rendered walls and pointed windows. Furthermore, […]
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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 Carlow. Richard Healy (1911 – 1993) founded the funeral business in March 1944. He was a local […]
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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 inspire visitors to imagine and create their own dream gardens. Furthermore, The Inspirational Gardens were designed […]
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Black Castle, also known as Leighlinbridge Castle, is located in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow. Furthermore, the original Black Castle, built in 1181, was one of the earliest and finest Norman fortresses in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy granted the castle to John de Claville – the powerful Norman Baron who governed Ireland for Henry II. So, this […]
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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 of Carlow. Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is a family-run business, founded by Rachel […]
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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 Dolmen is located 3 km east of the town of Carlow, just off the provincial road R726. Due to its […]
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