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The Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas will mark its eleventh year in 2023, bringing a weekend of stimulating dialogue and discourse, gathering together intriguing international minds – historians, novelists, journalists, film-makers, poets, theatre directors, war correspondents, biographers, artists and political commentators – for a weekend of stimulating dialogue and discussion. The Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas will be running from June 16th to June 18th.
Borris House Festival of Writing and Ideas are happy to bring you another intimate and invigorating weekend, in a place as beautiful as Borris, Co Carlow. Their aspiration is simply that ideas captured in writing of all kinds are exchanged. In this era of anger and misinformation, our speakers – celebrated historians, activists, musicians, journalists, environmentalists, and literary minds – will help us navigate these uncertain times throughout the day.
As always at Borris, a convivial atmosphere with good conversation and engaging company is all around you, with a selection of food stands and drink stalls, a coffee hub, O’Hara’s Brewery and local homemade lemonade & elderberry.
Check their website for more details at: www.festivalofwritingandideas.com
www.carlowtourism.com/event/borris-house-festival-of-writing-and-ideas
While in Borris make sure to visit The Borris Viaduct. An historic landmark dating from the 1800s, when Arthur McMorrough Kavanagh of Borris House facilitated the building of a railway line between Bagenalstown to the north and Palace East to the south. The newly refurbished viaduct walkway is now a family friendly walk with safety barriers.
It is the perfect way to spend an afternoon and take in the scenery that Borris offers.
These beautiful views are not to be missed, and with such a beautiful village to explore you will be glad you stopped!
www.borrisviaduct.ie
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Liz Lewis
Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is known for its outstanding hospitality along with quality comfort and convenience. This four-star Fáilte Ireland approved property is situated on Carlow’s Green Lane, a leafy mature area, just a seven minute-walk from Carlow Town centre.
Their list of awards and credentials speak for themselves:
-Nominated for Irish Hospitality Awards 2019
-Tripadvisor – Top 25 B&B in Ireland
-Trivago National Awards 2019 – Top 10 Value for Money and Alternative Accommodation in Ireland
-Travellers Choice Award 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023
www.carlowbedandbreakfast.com
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The breakfast service is very good. A nice friendly host.
Adrienne Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
🎵Country Fest at Rathwood returns to the Rathwood Big Top in the unique surroundings of the Rathwood Forest on Saturday 17th June 2023.
Country Music Super Star Derek Ryan and His Band are back to headline this event along with a stellar line up including Louise Morrissey, Olivia Douglas , David James, Stacey Breen & The Matrimony Band.
Get your tickets here: shows.rathwood.com/shows/countryfest/tickets
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