You won’t find a warmer welcome in Ireland or a better location for your next getaway. Carlow is a place where breath-taking scenery, outdoor adventures, fabulous food and culture combine to create unforgettable experiences.
Discover the timeless and unspoiled Carlow landscape. Picturesque villages, meandering rivers, rolling hills combined with the colourful tales of our people, past and present. Explore our rich heritage and vibrant present. Feel inspired. Feel charmed. Feel free. Wander off the Track and uncover a world of hidden gems in Carlow
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It’s time to start planning!Save the date for this year’s Carlow Garden Festival where an impressive line up of UK speakers will attend over nine days in venues along Carlow’s Garden Trail. Tickets will be released shortly – watch our socials or visit www.carlowgardentrail.com for more details!
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Looking for something a little different on your next day out. Tullow Museum offers a fascinating treasure trove of local stories, artefacts and heritage – located by the River Slaney in a beautifully restored former Methodist church, this hidden gem brings the rich history of Tullow to life – from the story of 1798 hero Fr John Murphy to fascinating local artefacts and photographs. Spend the rest of your day discovering all that Tullow has to offer including its heritage trail.
OPENING TIMES: Tuesday to Friday, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday. As the museum has voluntary hours, times may vary. Please telephone 087 238 3515 if the museum is closed and someone will accommodate your visit if available.
ADMISSION CHARGES: Free, voluntary contributions welcome.
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More shows just dropped for Carlow Arts Festival 2026 🎉
Introducing the latest additions to this year’s programme:
Carlow native Barry Fitzgerald is returning with Mourning is a Muscle, a work he first developed with the festival in 2024.
Discover the immersive installation of Our Place, developed with attendees of Delta Centre Day Service and led by people with an intellectual disability, exploring their human rights and personal stories.
Kristyn Fontanella recalls and reclaims the lost traditions of the travelling dance masters with Miss Mary and on Saturday night, we welcome the genre defying whirlwind music of Aindrias de Staic and The Latchikos back to Carlow Arts Festival.
Carlow Arts Festival are proud to continue their commitment to making the arts accessible, with the majority of festival events free for everyone to enjoy.
That said, some performances are ticketed, and they won’t hang around for long… 👀
Grab your tickets, plan your festival, and get ready for an unforgettable Carlow Arts Festival 2026. Tickets available at carlowartsfestival.ie
Carlow Arts Festival is proudly supports by The Arts Council @artscouncilireland and Carlow County Council @carlowcoco
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