After strolling through the Delta Sensory Gardens I went for lunch at the on-site cafe and restaurant Café Thyme. The Delta Sensory Gardens are part of the Delta Centre which is a center for adults with intellectual disabilities. The sensory theatre...
Lisnavagh House is located in Lisnavagh Estate. The estate of 800 acres of parkland, woods, and farmland lies outside the village of Rathvilly in County Carlow. Situated on the County Carlow and County Wicklow border about an hour or so from Dublin....
Not far from Hacketstown, in the east of County Carlow, the outskirts of Clonmore village, can be found the ruin of Clonmore Castle. What`s more, of all the castles of County Carlow (and in the fifteenth century, there were at least one hundred and...
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...
Dolmens are megalithic structures of the cultural heritage of Ireland. Scattered all over the country and there is no shortage of them in County Carlow as well. Thus, the first and most famous one is the Brownshill Dolmen. And, the second one I got...
During my visit to Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny I discovered by chance the ruins of Tinnahinch Castle. So, the ruins of the castle are behind a modern house on the east bank of River Barrow, the County Carlow side of the river. Unfortunately, it is...
22nd of July was the official opening of the revamped Borris Viaduct. Impressive sixteen arch Viaduct, with spectacular views to the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster, has recently received work by Carlow County Council to make it safer and...
Borris 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 traditional Irish street front and spectacular mountain setting. Borris...
Ivy Cottage at Borris is the most beautiful cottage I’ve seen in County Carlow. It is located just at the entrance to Borris village. Beautiful Borris village is full of charm and looks like time stopped here. The cottage is called Ivy Cottage...
I recently discovered a beautiful old churchyard called Dunleckney Parish Churchyard. Dunleckney – Dun Leicne – Fort of the Flagstones – also known as – Fort of the Hillside. So, it is a parish in the barony of Idrone East,...
Out of hundreds of ruined castles across Ireland, Ballymoon Castle is one of the more unique and mysterious. Situated in the Barrow Valley, approximately 2 miles (3 km) east of Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), County Carlow, Ireland. Ballymoon Castle is...
Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument of Ireland. Located in County Carlow near Bagenalstown. Today, a twin-towered gatehouse, the hall, and the foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300 remain. What`s...
The story of Carlow Sugar Factory begins in 1925. County Carlow was selected as the best county for the sugar factory because it is situated in a rich tillage area, and, sugar beet was a crop well suited to the local growing conditions. Besides,...
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...
Fairgreen Shopping Centre commenced trading in October 2003 at a cost of €50 million. It is the largest and most modern shopping center in Carlow County. It includes over 40 shops as well as restaurants, bars, and a cinema. With a fantastic range of...
The Barrow Way is a long-distance walking trail in Ireland. It follows the original towpath of the River Barrow. Therefore it is considered one of the most scenic and picturized inland waterways. Also, the trail is primarily used for hiking,...
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....
Flowers of February are Snowdrops and Crocuses. Snowdrops and Crocuses are one of the earliest flowers. They started flowering already in January and February. And they look particularly spectacular. Snowdrops have been known since the earliest...
Office of Public Works (OPW), in association with Carlow Garden Trail and Carlow Tourism, has announced Snowdrops Festival at the beautiful Altamont Gardens during the month of February. There is no better time of year to catch this fabulous display...
I love to admire Swans and Sunset over River Barrow in Carlow Town Park. Today, it has been exactly a year since I came back to posting on my blog systematically. That was a great decision, taking photos and doing this blog made me happy in this...
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...
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...
I went to see Magical Christmas Lights at Delta Sensory Gardens. Christmas at Delta Sensory Gardens ranked as No. 4 on the list of 25 things to do in Ireland this Christmas recently published by RTÉ. Delta Sensory Gardens is switching on the...
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....
Throughout the year Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven surprises their visitors with some news illustrating the changing seasons. So in Winter, the Centre is becoming a real Christmas paradise, full of fabulous ornaments and ideas for Christmas...
