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.
This Samhain, VISUAL Carlow becomes a threshold between our world and the Otherworld.
As the ancient festival of Samhain comes to life and the veil between worlds grows thin, expect a spellbinding celebration of folklore, fire and fun. Discover the haunting tale of The Last Witch Bridget Cleary, gather around the flames for FIRE NIGHT featuring VolkiDána, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Úlla Búlla with Ríona Sally Hartman & band, the shimmering tones of Lemoncello and the wit, music and storytelling of Aindrias de Staic.
By day, the Spooky Scavenger Hunt winds its way around VISUAL, leading curious adventurers of all ages on an otherworldly quest. Then, on Sunday 25 October, the free Family Fun Day brings spooky stories, drop-in art workshops, strawcraft, costume competitions, a Deadly Disco and plenty more!
As Halloween approaches, the magic takes a cinematic turn with screenings of the eerie The Wicker Man, the enchanting Wolfwalkers, and the wonderfully chaotic Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up.