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🌱Take advantage of the longer days and get out and about exploring all that Carlow’s wonderful towns and villages have to offer. Today we explore #Clonegal.
The historically rich village of Clonegal lies between the Rivers Derry and Slaney, set in a valley between the Blackstairs and Wicklow Mountains. The Village of Cluain na nGall, or in English, the ‘Meadow of the Stranger’ is often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Ireland’ for its outstanding natural beauty. Now that the days are getting brighter and warmer, plan a visit soon to see the stunning and colourful flower displays throughout the village.
Huntington Castle & Gardens voted one of Ireland’s top 20 Hidden Gems by The Guardian is set in over 160 acres of gardens, woodland, and farmland. The castle features a fascinating guided tour which explains its 17th century history. The tour also features the world-famous Temple of Goddess located in the old castle dungeons. The castle offers a fabulous woodland playground, as well as a charming tearoom and gift shop. Facilities include a children’s adventure playground, coach and car park, guided castle tours, refurbished tearoom, gift shop, toilets, woodland walks and rose gardens. Wheelchair access is limited to certain areas of the gardens only.
www.huntingtoncastle.com
www.carlowtourism.com/attraction/huntington-castle
The Weavers Cottage were built by Alexander Durdin in the late 17th century. They were lived in by weavers when the trade was at its height and now features many items, artefacts, furniture and pictures from bygone times. A beautiful heritage garden to the rear of the cottages featuring a variety of vegetables, and plants grown for the dyeing of wool used in weaving.
www.carlowtourism.com/attraction/the-weavers-cottages/
www.carlowtourism.com/attraction/clonegal
#WanderOffTheTrack #IrelandsAncientEast #KeepDiscovering #Carlow #carlowtourism #inCarlow #PlacestoSee #Gardens #wanderoffthetrack #keepdiscovering #carlow #carlowtourism #huntingtoncastle
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The perfect golf video ⛳️
Did you know that @mountwolseley is one of the golf venues for this years County Carlow Golf Classic?
County Carlow Golf Classic returns from 7th - 9th of September 2026 .
Enjoy 3 days of golf across three Carlow golf courses Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club, Carlow Golf Club and Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort.
The golf package includes three rounds of golf, daily lunch for participants, a gala dinner and a substantial prize fund of €7,000, with overall, ladies, daily and mixed prizes for the winning participants.
Contact us on 059-9130411 or email info@carlowtourism.com to book your place
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Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day? ☘
Ireland's national feast day is celebrated throughout County Carlow with a series of parades in honour of St Patrick, the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Parades take place in Carlow Town, Graiguecullen, Bagenalstown, Borris, Tullow and Ballon.
Carlow Town: Parade kicks off at 3pm from Pembroke towards the town centre. Following the parade there will be an afternoon of music and entertainment around the Potato Market and the Exchange. With Taylor Swiftly performing on the main stage, live music musicians, bouncing castles, magicians and more!
Graiguecullen: 10.30am - 11:00am. Parade starts at 11am from Carlow Town park travelling to St Clare’s Chruch car park.
Bagenalstown: Parade will start at 1.00pm at Bagnalstown town centre. This year’s theme for the parade is Community and the grand marshal has been revealed as Paddy Kiely.
Borris: Parade in Borris village from 1.30pm. Winners of the St. Patrick’s Day poster design competition set to lead the parade.
Tullow: Parade starts at 1:00pm from the Dublin Road, Tullow. This year’s theme of the parade is the Year of the Leprechaun. There will be free entertainment in the town centre, float prizes and prizes for the best window display.
Ballon: Parade starts at 3:00pm in Ballon Village. This year, Ballon is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary with a special theme called “Our Village through the Years”.
For further information check out the parade organisers pages on Facebook.
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