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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🌈 Join Carlow Pride Festival on Saturday 12th July to celebrate love, diversity, identity, and community at the Carlow Pride Festival.
This year’s Pride event is set to be a vibrant, welcoming celebration for everyone. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you are invited to stand together in pride, support, and solidarity.
Pride is more than a celebration – it’s a powerful reminder of visibility, equality, and the importance of being unapologetically yourself.
Schedule:
📸 2:00pm – Meet at Carlow College / St. Patrick’s for our official town photograph before the celebrations begin.
🏳️🌈 2:15pm – Step onto Sally’s Rainbow Road as our colourful Pride Parade makes its way through Carlow Town to Carlow Town Park. Wear your brightest colours, wave your flags and help us fill the streets with Pride!
🎤 2:30pm – The Yahoo! Stage
Hosted by Eddie McGuinness, with an incredible line-up featuring:
🌟 Saol
🎶 Ari McEvoy
🔥 Macrua
💃 Dance Republic
⭐ AIDXNG
🍔 Pride Village will be bursting with delicious food trucks, pizza, burgers, coffee, cakes, ice cream, crafts, community groups and much more.
♿ With an Accessible Route, Sensory Area and our commitment to sustainability, we’re making sure Carlow Pride is a celebration everyone can enjoy.
🌙 From 6:00pm, keep the party going at the FREE Tully’s Afterparty (Over 18s • ID Required).
Come along, bring your friends, and be part of something truly special in the heart of Carlow.
Everyone is welcome, Family-friendly atmosphere, Celebrate love in all its forms
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Situated in the picturesque village of Clonegal, County Carlow, Huntington Castle & Gardens is set over 160 acres of gardens, woodland and farmland and was voted one of Ireland’s top ’20 Hidden Gems’ by The Guardian.
This architectural gem has played a vital role in Ireland’s past, serving as both a stronghold and a family home for generations. Learn more about the fascinating history of Huntington Castle with a guided tour of this stunning 17th century Irish estate.
A charming tearoom and gift shop provides a relaxing setting to the end of your visit. To get the full Huntington experience, consider staying the night in one of their beautiful castle rooms. Facilities include a children’s adventure playground, car park, refurbished tea room, gift shop, toilets, woodland walks and rose gardens. Wheelchair access is limited to certain areas of the gardens only.
📍 Huntington Castle & Gardens, Clonegal, County Carlow, Ireland Y21 K237
Opening Hours:
May - September: Daily 11:00 - 17:00
Gardens, Woodland Playground & Tea Rooms: Daily from 11:00am - 17:00pm.
Castle Tours: 13:00pm, 14:00pm, 15:00pm & 16:00pm
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Ruben Cope of Shankill Castle is delighted to announce their guests for the 2026 Carlow Garden Festival - Noel Kingsbury! 🌼
Carlow Garden Festival is one of Ireland's most celebrated gardening events showcasing the beautiful gardens, historic estates and gardening attractions of County Carlow. The nine-day festival includes an exceptional programme of talks, tours, workshops and garden experiences featuring internationally renowned garden designers, broadcasters and authors from Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Throughout the festival, visitors can explore historic estates, woodland gardens, community gardens, sensory gardens, garden centres and nurseries while enjoying practical demonstrations, expert talks and guided experiences.
Carlow Garden Festival runs from Saturday, 25th July to Sunday, 2nd August 2026. Full festival programme and ticket booking details are available at www.carlowgardentrail.com
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