Graiguecullen

Carlow Culture
Winter`s events

12 Pubs of (Christmas) Carlow Town

In Poland we have a tradition of serving twelve dishes at Christmas Eve. In Ireland, the number twelve is also associated with Christmas, but a bit different … Ireland is a land of whiskey and land of numerous pubs. Therefore there is a yearly tradition called “12 Pubs of Christmas.” 12 Pubs of Christmas has […]

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Carlow Attractions
Churches
Convents

St. Clare`s Church & Poor Clare Monastery

The Church of Saint Clare (Graiguecullen), a pearl of Gothic architecture, is the former Church of Saint Anna at Athy Road in Carlow Town. History of St. Clare`s Church: St. Clare’s Church was originally built in 1852 as Saint Annes Church of Ireland church. It was erected by Member of Parliament of Carlow, Colonel Henry […]

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Carlow Attractions

Croppies Grave

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. The name Croppy (sometimes spelled Croppie) was used to describe Irish rebels (young, with their hair […]

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