Month: June 2022

5km from Carlow Town
Carlow Attractions
Castles
National Monument

Clogrennane Castle

On the way to Clogrennan Wood, you will see this beautiful arch. Lovely setting beside the River Barrow – this is the remains of the ancient Clogrennane Castle. Located about two miles distant from Carlow town. Clogrennane Castle is one of the National Monuments of Ireland in County Carlow. Thus, the Castle was built sometime […]

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5km from Carlow Town
Carlow Attractions
Parks and Forests

Clogrennane Wood

Clogrennane Wood is a marvelous County Carlow woodland, one of the popular places listed under the National Park in Carlow. It is an old woodland and has had forestry since the 1800s. The predominant tree species include Beech, Spruce, Larch, and Oak with vegetation consistent with that of an old woodland. Depending on the season, […]

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Carlow Lonely Tree
Carlow Attractions
Photos

Carlow Lonely Tree

Carlow Lonely Tree is one of the most photographed trees in Carlow County. It is probably the second most Famous Tree in County Carlow after The Liberty Tree (located in the center of Carlow Town). Called Carlow Lonely Tree because it stands alone among farmland, the only one, and around nothing but field… Just a […]

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Carlow Attractions
Shopping

Fairgreen Shopping Centre

Fairgreen Shopping Centre commenced trading in October 2003 at a cost of €50 million. It is the largest and most modern shopping center in Carlow County. It includes over 40 shops as well as restaurants, bars, and a cinema. With a fantastic range of shops, food outlets, and a state-of-the-art IMC cinema. Fairgreen is the […]

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5km from Carlow Town
Around Carlow
County Laois

Clogrennan Lock, Co. Laois

Another very picturesque place on The Barrow Way is Clogrennan Lock (known locally as Lanigan’s Lock) in County Laois. It is a beautiful spot to go for a walk, very close to Carlow Town (3,8 km), and offered beautiful views. The location on the banks of the River Barrow makes it a common fishing spot. […]

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Around Carlow
County Kildare

Levitstown Mill, Co. Kildare

On my trip through The Barrow Way, I came across this picturesque old barley mill near Athy, Co Kildare. Called Levitstown Mill and it is a fine and imposing stone building of the early nineteenth century that forms an imposing landmark in the locality. The building, although now disused, is of considerable social and historic […]

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