Stone modest building of Carlow Methodist Church in the town of Carlow is located at Athy Road, just behind the Carlow Courthouse. Moreover, Carlow Methodists have continued to worship in this church for more than 100 years. On April 15th, 1998 they celebrated their centenary. From the time of the arrival of Methodism in Carlow […]
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The early 19th-century Scots Church in Carlow town is the county’s largest Presbyterian church. It is located at Athy Road in Carlow town. And just opposite there is a Carlow Methodist Church. As a matter of fact, Scots Churches are very rare, only 4 known to be in existence in Ireland (two in Dublin, one […]
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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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