5 km from Carlow Town

What to see within 5 km from Carlow Town?

Check out all the places I’ve been visiting within 5 km from Carlow Town.

Oak Park Forest Park in Spring

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...

Delta Sensory Gardens Summer 2021

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....

Cloydagh Church

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...

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...

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...

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...

River Cottage (Graiguecullen Carlow)

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....

Sleaty Church, Co. Laois

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...

Killeshin Waterworks Reservoir Amenity Park, Co. Laois

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...

Killeshin Church (Romanesque Doorway) Co. Laois

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...

View over Carlow Town from the Killeshin Hills

Killeshin Hills viewpoint over Carlow Town

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....

Oak Park Forest Park

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...