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 Lisnavagh House and Gardens with family and friends for this special evening on Thursday 1st October. Hosted by Santina Kennedy, Irish Food and Drink Consultant, for a private tour of the Lisnavagh Walled Garden with talented market gardener and permaculture teacher, Andrew Jordan, followed by an Autumnal Feast of Garden Produce and locally sourced barbecued meats all designed and brought together by chef, Steve Mercer.
Tickets are available at the link below, €70 pp or €125 for two. Accommodation available at Lisnavagh
www.lisnavagh.com/product/seasonal-feast
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The Garden in Autumn Weekend - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September
Join @altamontplants for a special weekend celebrating one of the most rewarding seasons in the gardening year. They have 2 fabulous talks with a Bulb Sale by @eskerfarmdaffs on Saturday from 1.30pm and on Sunday from 11am -4pm. (Bulb Sale open to all)
Saturday 26th September: ‘Future Gardens – Exciting opportunities in a changing climate’ with Des Doyle
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Corona North Gardening Room, Altamont Plants
Our climate is changing before our eyes: wetter winters, shorter springs and hotter summers. What does this mean for gardeners? Join Des Doyle for an exploration of the impacts of climate change on gardening, how we can adjust our gardening practices, what to grow and what not to grow. You will leave with a good overview of best practice for future proofing your garden and with a great list of plants that will generate interest in challenging years ahead.
Sunday 27th September: ‘The Joys of an Autumn Garden’ with Paul & Sharron Cutler
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Corona North Gardening Room, Altamont Plants
Join Paul & Sharron Cutler for a fascinating talk exploring the beauty of the garden in Autumn. Drawing on his many years of experience as Head Gardener at Altamont, Paul will share with Sharron their favourite Autumn plants and trees as well as providing advice on the bulbs that should be planted during these months to ensure a wonderful Spring display. A must for anyone who loves gardening and wants to make the most of the Autumn garden.
Pricing: €30.00 per talk (refreshments and a light lunch included)
Contact Altamont Plants for further details by phone 087-9822135, email
sales@altamontplants.com or visit their website at altamontplants.com
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Here is something for the budding detectives! 🕵️♀️
Discover the rich history and heritage of County Carlow with the Museum Detective Family Activity Quiz at Carlow County Museum!
The Quiz leads you through three of the Museums four galleries with a series of clues to help you complete the crossword.
The museum has a wide collection of items and artefacts from Carlow, giving a rich insight of our local history. An essential visit for any history buff or curious visitor!
The quiz also encourages people to continue their journey by exploring the history and heritage of Carlow Town and County by following the many town and village heritage trails that are now in the county.
Among the displays are exhibitions featuring: the magnificently hand carved 19th century wooden pulpit from Carlow Cathedral, one of the top 100 objects to view in an Irish museum; the gallows trap door from Carlow Gaol used in 19th century public executions; an exhibition on the Carlow Sugar Factory, Ireland’s largest sugar factory, which was opened in 1926; the wonderful stained glass panel by Peadar Lamb commemorating the 1916 Rising and its Carlow links; and the newest exhibit the grave effigy of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle and High Sheriff of Carlow, dating from 1594.
Carlow County Museum is part of Carlow Town’s Cultural Quarter and admission is free.
Autumn opening hours:
Monday – Friday; 10am-4.30pm*
Saturday; 10am-1pm & 1.30-4.30pm*
*Last entry 4pm
The museum is self-guided, but tours for groups (10+) must be pre-booked.
Location: Carlow County Museum, College Street, Carlow Town.
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