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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Nestled in the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh, Cushendale is the oldest woollen mill in Ireland, with a heritage dating back to when the monks of Duiske Abbey first established a mill on this site in 1204.
Today, Cushendale is one of only two remaining vertical mills in Ireland where every stage, from fleece to fabric, is completed on site at this historic woollen mill. A six generation family business, Cushendale creates lifelong yarns and textiles, rich in provenance, craftsmanship and sustainability.
Visit their mill and showroom to see where they design and create quality bespoke textiles and yarns from Irish wool, lambswool & mohair. A member of their team will be happy to chat with you about their history and uniqueness of what they do today. Visitors can purchase products on-site such as throws, blankets, scarfs and other variety of Irish gifts.
Mill Tours - A look behind the scenes of the mill is available to visitors in a guided tour. Tours run from April – September, Tuesday and Thursday 3 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. Pre-booking required.
Address: Cushendale Woollen Mills, Mill Road, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Ireland, R95 PP83
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5.30pm, Sat, 10.30am - 5.30pm, Closed daily 12.30-1.30pm.
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays
For further information or to shop their collection visit: www.cushendale.ie
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Last weekend, Carlow Town had the honour of being involved in preparations for the prestigious Entente Florale Europe Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in sustainable, vibrant and welcoming communities across Europe.
Having secured a Gold Medal when Carlow Town participated in the competition in 2024, together with the President’s Award for its innovative Rain Gardens and a Special Characteristic Prize for Delta Sensory Gardens, there was a real sense of pride in seeing Carlow play its part in welcoming this year’s ceremony.
Hosted by Carlow County Council and Entente Florale Europe, the gala awards ceremony brought together participants from six European countries and honoured nine towns and villages that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating greener, more sustainable and community-focused places to live.
The awards ceremony marked the culmination of a memorable weekend of cultural exchange, community celebration and international friendship. Over four days delegates participated in a series of day tours highlighting the Blackstairs Mountains and St Mullins, the gardens of Carlow, a trip to St Laserian’s Cathedral in Old Leighlin and a town tour to finish the weekend of activities. Delegates were formally welcomed to County Carlow on Friday evening at a special civic reception and welcome dinner in Carlow College, St. Patrick's where guests experienced Irish hospitality, culture and cuisine.
On Saturday, local residents and visitors joined international delegates for the public event, Embracing Entente Florale Europe, which transformed the College grounds into a vibrant celebration of biodiversity, sustainability, heritage, food, music, gardening and community pride. Carlow was well represented with fruits from Malone Fruit Farm chocolates from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland craft beer from O'Hara's whiskey from The Irishman and cheese from Elizabeth Bradley of Carlow Farmhouse Cheese.
On Saturday evening at the official awards ceremony, guests were treated to a showcase of Irish culture, music and dance before the presentation of a series of thematic awards celebrating innovation, education, biodiversity and climate action.
Among the evening's winners were:
- Roanne, France, recipient of the Entente Florale Europe / World Urban Parks Green Spaces Award.
- Kecskemét, Hungary, winner of the World Urban Parks Green Spaces Award and the Entente Florale Europe President’s Award for innovative climate adaptation and nature-based solutions.
- Piobesi Torinesi, Italy, and Blackrock, County Louth, winners of the Entente Florale Europe Schools Awards recognising excellence in environmental education and community engagement.
- La Vraie Croix, France, winner of the Herbert Titz Memorial Prize for its outstanding medicinal and heritage garden project, Le Jardin de Curé.
As part of the ceremony, Carlow formally handed the Entente Florale Europe flag to Pomaretto, Italy, which will host the 2027 Entente Florale Europe Awards Ceremony, continuing the long-standing tradition of international cooperation and friendship fostered by the competition.
Carlow Town is looking superb, with the roundabouts at Paupish and near Netwatch Dr Cullen Park providing particularly impressive displays and a colourful welcome to visitors. Together with the many other enhancements throughout the town, they are a great reflection of the pride and community spirit that have been at the heart of Carlow’s Entente Florale Europe journey.
Huge congratulations to the Community Section in Carlow County Council, who worked so hard and diligently on delivering a superb programme of events, along with the staff in Carlow Municipal District who looked after the presentation of the town so beautifully. The care and attention evident throughout Carlow provided a wonderful backdrop to the weekend and ensured that our European visitors received a very warm Carlow welcome.
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Holisticon - holistic fair will take place this weekend at the Talbot Hotel Carlow, Sunday 27 September 2026, from 10am - 6pm.
Practitioners, makers and teachers of every wellbeing craft gathered under one roof. Wander the hall, try a free class or workshop, book a paid session, meet a maker, and follow the thread between mind, body and soul.
🌙 Mind - talks, breathwork and meditation to quiet the noise.
🧘 Body - movement, yoga and hands-on therapies across the hall.
🎶 Soul - sound baths, ceremony and stillness to come home to.
📍 Talbot Hotel Carlow, Portlaoise Road, Carlow, R93 Y504
🎟️ General entry is free.
The optional HOLISTICON Badge is a small contribution that unlocks a benefit at every exhibitor - a discount, a gift with your purchase, or both - redeemed in seconds from your phone.
For more information visit www.holisticon.ie
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