Month: September 2020

Carlow Attractions
Museums

The Weavers Cottage, Clonegal

The Weavers Cottage, located in the village of Clonegal is full of charm and character. The cottages were a 17th century construction by Alexander Durdin were built for local weavers. Originally there was a row of 6 cottages and comprised of a pair of semi-detached, two-bay, single storey dormer cottages with attic conversion. The cottage […]

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Carlow Attractions
Must visit place in Carlow
Towns and Village

Clonegal

Clonegal (irl. Cluain na nGall) is the one of must visit places in County Carlow. It is picturesque village in the south-eastern part of Carlow County, 22 km from Carlow town. The name Clonegal comes from the Irish Cluain na nGall meaning “Meadow of the Foreigner”. The village is located in the valley between the […]

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Carlow Attractions
Gardens
Must visit place in Carlow

Delta Sensory Gardens

Delta Sensory Gardens have been voted the best place to visit in Carlow by Trip Advisor several years running. And described as “An Oasis of Peace and Tranquility”. These gardens are unique for many reasons. And have so much to offer the visitor during all the seasons of year. Delta Centre was established in 1990 as a centre for adults […]

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Carlow Attractions

Rudkin’s Mill

Panoramic Rudkin’s Mill is located on the River Barrow, in Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag), County Carlow. Reputedly the first mill in Bagenalstown, now in ruins. The Rudkin after whom the mill is named came to the area, about the year 1680. Rudkins Mill built by Rudkin family in 1690 to process grain which was transported by […]

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Carlow Attractions
Houses

Ballykealy House

Ballon (irl. Ballán) is a small vilage in County Carlow and this is where the Ballykealey House is located. Ballykealey House is a 19th-century original Country House. The house once sat in an estate of 1,500 acres. It is interesting because of its artistic architectural. It`s a gothic-style house designed by Thomas A. Cobden, the […]

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Carlow Attractions
Carlow Culture

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

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art is one of must visit places in County Carlow. It is the largest exhibition space for contemporary visual art on a global scale. Currently you can see five exhibitions which are available since 23th July until 18th October. The admission is free but you have to book your visit on-line […]

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