The story of Carlow Sugar Factory begins in 1925. County Carlow was selected as the best county for the sugar factory because it is situated in a rich tillage area, and, sugar beet was a crop well suited to the local growing conditions. Besides, Carlow had good rail and waterway connections. So, its produce could […]
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Killeshin Church of Ireland is an Anglican church also known as Killeshin Church Graiguecullen. It is located at Church Road in Graiguecullen. It`s only 1,2 km from the center of Carlow Town. The spire of the church is clearly visible from the hill in Carlow Town Park. Thus, situated on the west side of the […]
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There is a very interesting project called Barrack Street Biodiversity Garden. Located in the center of Carlow Town at Barrack Street. On the information board, there is an inspiring quote by Sir David Attenborough: “An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.” Carlow Town Development […]
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There is a forgotten graveyard on the edge of the town of Carlow. Called Barrow Track Cemetery (The Old Graves) and appears to be tumbling into the River Barrow. And, the graves are very visible from the Barrow track. Stepped in history, known also as The Old Graves is the burial place of hundreds of […]
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As part of the Carlow Arts Festival, many Street art projects arose in Carlow Town, since 2014. June can be called the month of art and culture. In June we have Carlow Arts Festival. It is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that takes place in Carlow Town. Carlow Arts Festival is the first of the […]
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As I mentioned in my post Walk with Carlow Fringe Festival art trail map, 16th of June appeared the newest Maser Art mural in Carlow Town. It’s located on the junction of Old Dublin Road and College Street, next to The Irishman Pub and close to the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and The George […]
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