Sandbrook House and Gardens are delighted to welcome Arthur Shackleton! As a part of the Carlow Garden Festival 2026, Arthur will deliver his talk, "A Tale of a Country Garden Reimagined".
Date: Thursday 30th of July 6pm.
This is a great insight into the restoration and transformation of the gardens at Sandbrook House, one of Ireland’s finest Queen Anne country houses. During this special evening on Thursday, 30th July, acclaimed plantsman and garden designer Arthur Shackleton will share the story behind the vision, creativity and careful planning that has shaped these beautiful gardens over the past ten years.
More ticket information across the Carlow Garden Festival can be found at: carlowgardentrail.com/
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If you’re planning a getaway soon, then The Lord Bagenal Inn has so much to offer from stylish, spacious rooms to award-winning dining and a striking collection of art adding a unique sense of character and creativity to the hotel. Step straight onto the Barrow Way walking route and soak up the beauty of the surrounding countryside as you wander off the track and discover a route that’s truly different.
Retail therapy can be enjoyed at Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Ireland’s first five-star garden centre on the outskirts of the village - it’s a must visit for inspiration, shopping and a relaxing day out.
www.lordbagenal.com/
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We’ve teamed up with Visit Kilkenny and KCLR96FM to introduce the KCLR Tourism Trail Kids Passport, featuring six stops in each county. Visit all 12, collect a stamp at each destination, and an exclusive KCLR kids t-shirt is yours!
This summer, we’re encouraging children and young people across Kilkenny and Carlow to get out and about and explore some of the wonderful attractions on their own doorstep.
In Carlow discover Tribe Art Studio, Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Go with the Flow River Adventures, Dome Carlow & Talbot Padel Talbot Hotel Carlow, The Goodly Barrow Museum and Café, Goresbridge and @Huntington Castle & Gardens.
While in Kilkenny, you can visit Jurassic Newpark, Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum, Medieval Mile Museum, BoatTrips.ie, Rothe House, Lacken Pitch & Putt,
Collect your KCLR Tourism Trail Kids Passport at any participating venues, the Carlow Tourist Office, KCLR studios in Kilkenny or download the PDF online to print at home (or in work!)
🔗https://kclr96fm.com/media/2026/07/kclr-tourism-kids-passport.pdf
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