Carlow Castle

10 Castles in County Carlow
Carlow Attractions
Castles

10 Castles in County Carlow

So far I visited 10 Castles in County Carlow. County Carlow’s historical attractions are many. Including a number of fine castles, from medieval ruins and the National Monuments of Ireland to a fully preserved castle open to the public, and also, the castle which is now a private house. Writers over the years have claimed […]

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Carlow Culture
Spring`s events

St. Patrick’s Day Carlow 2021

This year the famous landmarks (St. Patrick’s Carlow College and VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre) in Carlow Town turned green for St. Patrick’s Day Carlow 2021. For the second successive year, Covid-19 and its related restrictions ruled out parades, festivals, and even the smallest gatherings. But worldwide, the “Global […]

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Photos

Evening photo walk through Carlow Town

I went for an evening photo walk through Carlow Town. Late Afternoon and evening is a good time of the day to photo walk. Especially in Winter when Christmas Lights switch on and Carlow town looks magical. I enjoy walking through its main streets. And to see in the evening scenery attractions like: Below are […]

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Carlow Attractions
Towns and Village

Top 10 Attractions of Carlow Town

The Top 10 Attractions of Carlow Town included some hidden gems. Carlow (Irish Ceatharlach) is the county town of County Carlow, in the southeast of Ireland, 84 km from Dublin. The M9 motorway means Carlow is about an hour’s drive from Dublin. From where comes the name of Carlow? So, the name is an anglicization […]

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Carlow Attractions
Parks and Forests
Top 10 of Carlow Town

Carlow Town Park

The most popular town park in Carlow Town is Carlow Town Park. It 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 town. Moreover, in particular, allowed us to discover the […]

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Carlow Attractions
Castles
National Monument
Top 10 of Carlow Town

Carlow Castle

One of the most valuable monuments in Carlow Town is the ruins of a medieval fortified castle. Carlow Castle is located on the banks of the River Barrow. And it is the first monument that I visited in Carlow Town and have taken my first photos. So I can say here started the idea of […]

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Photos

Photo walk through the streets of Carlow

I went for a photo walk through the streets of Carlow Town on a sunny Sunday, the 26th of May 2019. So, I walked through Kilkenny Road, then through Burrin street where is a beautiful view from Burrin Bridge for Carlow Castle. Next, I took a photo of my favorite Art street at Bridewell Lane. […]

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Autumn`s events
Carlow Culture

Carlow Town Walking Tour, Mensana Festival 2018

On Saturday, October 13th took place a 2-hour Carlow Town Walking Tour, as part of the Mensana Festival 2018. That was a Historical Trail around Carlow Town for Mensana Fest, Carlow’s Mental Health Festival. This is the 10th year of Mensana organized by the Carlow Mental Health Association (CMHA). Carlow Mental Health Association was formed […]

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