What to see within 5 km from Carlow Town?
Check out all the places I’ve been visiting within 5 km from Carlow Town.
Amazing place for all nature lovers. Oak Park Forest Park is a great place to visit all year round and especially in Spring. I visited Oak Park Forest Park again, this time in Spring. In March when it was much hotter and more green compared to my last visit in January. This time I wanted […]
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Today I want to show you how Delta Sensory Gardens look at the beginning of Irish Summer. In Ireland, Summer starts 1st of May. The last time I’ve been to these Gardens was in September 2020. You can see it in this post: Delta Sensory Gardens. I was so happy that Delta reopen after the […]
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Cloydagh Church is a “Church of Ireland” church covering a small area around Clogrennan, Co. Carlow. Also known as the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Johns Church of Ireland. Built at the expense of the late Board of First Fruits in 1803 and then reconstructed around 1870. What`s more, it is one of […]
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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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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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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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This lovely River Cottage is located at Sleaty Street, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow. It is just next to St. Patricks Boys A.F.C (Graiguecullen Carlow), between Carlow Town Park and Carlow Parcel Collection Post. I pass it every day on my way to work. This River Cottage is decorated by plaques commemorating Irish Republican Army North and […]
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Sleaty Church is a medieval church and National Monument of Ireland, located in County Laois. This Church is located about 2.5 km north of Carlow town, on the west bank of the River Barrow. St. Fiacc`s first monastery was on the other side of the River Barrow, but after 60 of his monks had died […]
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I discovered recently Killeshin Waterworks Reservoir Amenity Park and it made me impress. Beautiful scenery and had an accessible pathway. Very peaceful place to walk and clear your head. And it is located 5km (only an 8-minute drive) from Carlow Town. Moreover, Killeshin has many interesting features, like Killeshin Hills, Killeshin Church and its Romanesque […]
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What makes Killeshin Church quite unique and different from all the others is its stone-carved Romanesque Doorway. Killeshin is a small village in County Laois. Derives its name from one of the abbots of its famous monastery – Uisin, meaning the Cell or church of Uisin. It is situated just five kilometers west of Carlow […]
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There is a fantastic view from Killeshin Hills viewpoint over Carlow Town. So, on a clear day, be sure to go up the Killeshin Hills. Where you’ll be treated to a spectacular view of Carlow town. It’s equally impressive by night. Moreover, this viewing point is situated just a few minutes drive from Carlow town […]
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Having such a beautiful public woodland so close to the town center is a pleasure. Oak Park Forest Park is a stunning natural site just outside Carlow town. So it is a very popular destination for walking and educational visits. The Park is located in Oak Park estate. It is 3 kilometers north of the […]
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Magnificent Oak Park Triumphal Arch designed by William Morrison is at the entrance to the Oak Park estate in County Carlow. The entrance gate forms the boundary between the public and the private space or property. In fact, landlords used the language of architecture to convey their notion of power and prestige. There are some […]
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A lovely place just outside Carlow Town – Milford Mills is well worth a visit. Milford Mills is an 18th-century watermill that sits on the banks of the River Barrow at Milford, County Carlow. Originally built as a flour mill and malting house, it was later employed as a hydroelectric power station. The first mill […]
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Delta Sensory Gardens have been voted the best place to visit in County Carlow by Trip Advisor for several years running. In addition, 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 the year. So, Delta Centre was established in 1990 […]
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On Pollerton Road, is located a small castle, called Pollerton Castle, built in 1839. It is currently the house of local entrepreneur Mr. Richard Healy, the company’s founder of funeral R. Healy & Son – known throughout County Carlow. Richard Healy (1911 – 1993) founded the funeral business in March 1944. He was a local […]
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The most characteristic attraction of County Carlow is The Brownshill Dolmen dating back to prehistoric times. Moreover, County Carlow is known as “The Dolmen County”. And it is a nickname based on the Brownshill Dolmen. Brownshill Dolmen is located 3 km east of the town of Carlow, just off the provincial road R726. Due to its […]
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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. So, the name Croppy (sometimes spelled Croppie) was used to describe Irish rebels. Young, with their […]
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