WELCOME TO CARLOW

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

#KeepDiscovering Ireland’s Ancient East with Carlow.

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of toe-tapping tunes and country classics as The Summer Country Show arrives on the 25th of May at VISUAL Carlow.

Presented by JMG Music Group, this sensational concert brings 6 Super Acts All On One Show, celebrating the very best in Irish country music. With a star-studded lineup backed by the incredible Keltic Storm Band, fans are in for a night of top-class entertainment. 🎸

Admission: €35

Tickets can be purchased here: visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/the-summer-county-show
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If you haven’t picked up your Easter eggs yet, consider local and treat yourself to something truly special from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland, just outside the town of Tullow and immediately adjacent to Rath Wood.

This award-winning, family-run business creates handmade chocolates, Easter eggs of all sizes! and premium ice cream - perfect for a thoughtful (and delicious) Easter gift. Combine your trip with one of their chocolate workshops - a fantastic experience for all ages, young and old. Over the course of the session, you’ll learn about cocoa and the chocolate-making process, enjoy tastings and even create and decorate your own chocolate figurine to take home. You can find full details and booking information on their social media or at www.chocolategarden.ie And if you’re visiting with little ones, there’s also a lovely outdoor playground and café on site and a direct path which leads you into Rathwood Home and Garden World.

chocolategarden.ie/

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The Rás Tailteann returns to Carlow in 2026! Taking place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026, Rás Tailteann is Ireland’s biggest international cycling stage race.

Carlow is no stranger to the Rás Tailteann as the town has hosted stages of the international cycling stage race in previous years, including 2013, 2015 and the last stage start and finish having been held in 2018. This year stage four and the final stage both begin in Carlow!

More information: www.rastailteann.com/event/
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