Carlow Attractions

The Assembly Rooms

Assembly Rooms is another place in Carlow associated with the outstanding Irish playwright. George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize winner in literature in 1925 and Oscar winner in 1938 for the “best screenplay adapted” to the film Pygmalion, was born in 1856 in Dublin. Since 1876 he lived in London and traveled a lot around the […]

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Carlow Town Hall

For over one hundred and twenty years the Town Hall continues to be at the centre of local gouverment administration in Carlow. Carlow Town Hall was constructed according to the plans of the architect William Hague, Dublin. In March 1886 Carlow Town Commissioners officialy oppened newly construed Town Hall. During 2005–2006 Carlow Town Council refurbished […]

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Carlow Railway Station

Carlow Railway Station was built in 1845. It was designed by the outstanding railway engineer Sir John MacNeill. The station is located on St Joseph’s Road and Railway Road, on the line connecting Dublin and Waterford. Most of the station’s original buildings have survived to this day. These buildings are built of yellow brick and […]

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Shopping
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Carlow Shopping Centre

A perfect example of a mix of history and modernity. Carlow Shopping Centre was established on the site of the former “The Old Carlow Gaol” (1700s.) – the Old Jail in Carlow town. The entrance, which now leads to the Carlow Shopping Centre was originally the main gate of the Old Jail. The jail was […]

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Convents

St Leo’s Convent of Mercy

`A leisurely stroll through the streets of Carlow Town reveals a rich ecclesiastical history. This stretches all the way back to the sixth century when St. Croine Bheag, a female recluse, was associated with the area now known as Templecroney near the Haymarket. Tradition holds that it was she who advised St. Columbanus (St. Laserian’s […]

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Photos

A little bit of greenery & nature from my backyard

In Ireland greenery is all over the year. Only the tint of green change during the four seasons. I`am lucky I can live close to nature and I love to take photos of nature. Sun, blue sky and a little bit of flowers from my backyard. Below photos taken in April 2020. A little bit […]

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Convents
Museums
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Carlow County Museum

Counties Museums covers 13 objects throughout Ireland, their role is to collect, store, document and present the historical and cultural heritage of individual counties. Carlow County Museum is the newest County Museum in Ireland, opened in 2012. It is located in a former monastery in the very centre of Carlow Town. This museum was designated […]

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VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is the largest exhibition space for contemporary visual art in County Carlow. It covers an area of 3130 m². There are four main galleries, theatre, restaurant, bar, bookstore and workshop rooms. The centre is located in the heart of Carlow, next to Carlow College […]

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Carlow Town Park

The most popular city park in Carlow is Carlow Town Park covers over twelve hectares of open space on the banks of the River Barrow. The location of the park in this place contributed to the development and regeneration of this part of the city, and in particular allowed to discover the advantages of the […]

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Churches
Convents

St. Clare`s Church & Poor Clare Monastery

The Church of Saint Clare (Graiguecullen), a pearl of Gothic architecture, is the former Church of Saint Anna at Athy Road in Carlow Town. History of St. Clare`s Church: St. Clare’s Church was originally built in 1852 as Saint Annes Church of Ireland church. It was erected by Member of Parliament of Carlow, Colonel Henry […]

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Carlow Culture

Carlow colored doorways

Ireland is a country known for (among many other things) its vibrant colours. Exploring any town within the Emerald Isle, you’re bound to see bright houses, vivid signage, kaleidoscopic streets and famous coloured doorways. Official story of colored doorways Irish doors began their global career in 1970 during the American celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. […]

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Croppies Grave

Croppies Grave is a Monument of great historical importance. It is the last resting place of over 640 United Irishmen who died on 25th May 1798 during the struggle for Irish independence with England at the Battle of Carlow. The name Croppy (sometimes spelled Croppie) was used to describe Irish rebels (young, with their hair […]

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