Located just outside of Tullow on the border of County Carlow and County Wicklow, Rathwood is a great place to visit. Rathwood was established in 1994 as a family run furniture store. Today Ratwood is a multi award winning family run facility with shops, a garden centre, reastaurants, woodland walks, and a children’s play centre. […]
Read MoreThis beautiful Mountain with a transmission tower at the summit, is a popular point for hang gliding, paragliding, biking and hiking and one of must visit tourist attraction in County Carlow. Mount Leinster (Irish: Stua Laighean) is the highest point of the granite-cored Blackstairs Mountains which is located on the border between Carlow and Wexford […]
Read MoreBorris is a Georgian, granite village, full of charm and heritage. Nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow, below the curve of the Blackstairs Mountains. With its tradicional Irish street-front and spectacular mountain setting. Borris village is a popular stop for those boating or walking in the area. The name denotes a borough […]
Read MoreOut of hundreds of ruined castles across Ireland, Ballymoon Castle is one of the more unique and mysterious. It is situated in the Barrow Valley, approximately 2 miles (3 km) east of Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), County Carlow, Ireland. Ballymoon Castle is located only 3,8 km from Ballyloughan Castle. Like many other Irish castles, Ballymoon has […]
Read MoreI was delighted to visit Carlow County Museum after long lockdown. A lot of new fascinating objects since my last visit. It`s made me impres how displays are well set out: exhibitions and items in the Museum’s collection of over 5,000 artifacts. I highly recomended to visit, this is a wonderful museum which tells the […]
Read MoreHaving such a beautiful public woodland so close to the town centre 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. Oak Park Forest Park is located in Oak Park estate. It is 3 kilometres north […]
Read MoreThere are the places which have a special undefined magic and artistry. Unique and wholly enchanting character and Altamont Gardens are one of them. Altamont Gardens are gardens considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic gardens in Ireland. They rank among the top 10 Irish gardens. Although still little known, but they […]
Read MoreHuntington Castle is also known as Clonegal Castle. From the name of Clonegal village in County Carlow. First the ancient seat of the Esmonde family is today one of Ireland’s historical treasures. Voted one of Ireland’s top 20 Hidden Gems by The Guardian. It is situated on the road between Dublin and Wexford. The castle […]
Read MoreClonegal (irl. Cluain na nGall) is the one of must visit places in County Carlow. It is picturesque village in the south-eastern part of Carlow County, 22 km from Carlow town. The name Clonegal comes from the Irish Cluain na nGall meaning “Meadow of the Foreigner”. The village is located in the valley between the […]
Read MoreDelta Sensory Gardens have been voted the best place to visit in County Carlow. By Trip Advisor several years running. And 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 year. Delta Centre was established in 1990 as a centre for […]
Read MoreCounty Carlow is a treasury of magnificent gardens and award-winning garden centers and parks. I recently visited the Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven. It is located on Old Kilkenny Road in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. It is 12,6 km from the town of Carlow. Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is a family-run business, founded by Rachel […]
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