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Carlow Tourism

22 hours ago

🍂Just because it is getting colder, doesn’t mean you have to be stuck inside all day! Get out and about and explore all that Carlow’s wonderful towns and villages have to offer. Today we explore #Tullow

Located in the River Slaney Valley in the midst of rich, fertile agricultural land. Tullow is also the ancestral home of the famous Wolseley family – Frederick York Wolseley gave his name to the Wolseley car. It is known locally as the granite town because of the fine stone used in its walls and public buildings.

Just a small drive out of town there is a heritage site, Rathgall Stone Fort, An extensive hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner walls. Evidence from excavations carried out at Rathgall suggests that hill forts were constructed from the late Bronze Age (800 B.C.) into the Iron Age and continued to be used into post medieval times.

Mount Wolseley Hotel & Spa Resort is located on the grounds of the 18th century ancestral home of Frederick York Wolseley, whose family became synonymous with the automotive industry. This charming resort offers an eclectic blend of contemporary design and lavish detail surrounded by 200 acres of peaceful landscape.

@Rathwood Home and Garden World has a beauty salon, ladies boutiques, furniture showrooms, a garden centre, a restaurant and much more. There are lovely woodland walks, a children’s playground, the Maze of Ireland and a train ride.
Housed in an attractive, stone built, former Methodist church at the River Slaney Bridge. Tullow Museum features an eclectic collection of artefacts reflecting local history. The museum also features a collection of local photographs and information on burial gravestones.

Absolute heaven for lovers of chocolate and ice cream everywhere The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a working chocolate and ice cream factory offering chocolate-making sessions/workshops free play area will keep the younger ones happy. Set in beautiful northeast Carlow, it’s a must if you are in the area, Its café offers its own artisan ice cream, delicious sundaes and wide array of chocolates and treats.

Established in 1924, Spar Tullow is a 72 seat foodhall complete with Supermac’s Restaurant and Papa John’s Pizza. It also includes a Top Oil forecourt, Spar shop with Insomnia coffee, Smooch ice cream, off licence, ATM, Wi-Fi, toilets and lottery all under one roof. 140 car parking spaces are shared with Aldi while the forecourt includes a brush wash, self-serve cabinet wash and vacuum. Buses welcome.
JJ’s Bar is a traditional, comfortable bar in the heart of Tullow Town. A warm welcome and friendly service is guaranteed from the hospitable owner John Jackman. Music on selected nights at weekends and you can enjoy traditional Irish music once a month.

Three-time winner of the prestigious County Carlow Black and White Pub of the Year. TARA ARMS, Tullow is your ultimate destination venue where you’ll receive a warm welcome and a great dining experience. An open fire, a friendly welcome, and a nice smile for everyone

Have a look at the interactive map of Tullow:
www.carlowtourism.com/tullow-map/
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Carlow Tourism

2 days ago

If you want to discover the rich history and heritage of County Carlow, visiting the multi award-winning Carlow County Museum is a must!

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!

From the 340 million year old fossil to the 20ft church pulpit and an exquisite 2mm Iron Age glass bead, there’s plenty to keep inquiring minds satisfied and entertained.
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.

Open Monday to Saturday. 10am to 4.30pm. (last entry 4.00pm)
The museum is self-guided, but tours for groups (10+) must be pre-booked.

Visit their website for more info: www.carlowmuseum.com

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