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Huge congratulations to Leighlinbridge Tidy Towns on an outstanding achievement, securing the title of Regional Winner, County Winner and a coveted Gold Medal in this year’s Tidy Towns competition.
This award is a fitting recognition of the hard work and commitment that makes Leighlinbridge one of Ireland’s most attractive and welcoming villages.
The Leighlinbridge district is rich in history, favoured with fertile land and enhanced by the River Barrow which meanders slowly through the village. The foundation for its beauty lies directly with the residents who demonstrate a sense of pride and work tirelessly to preserve and enhance this unique area, evident by a range of four gardens, which commemorate various aspects of village life over the years.
The Millennium Garden consists of seven small individual gardens, each with its own theme represented by trees, shrubs and stones. The Vivaldi Garden is based on Vivaldi’s musical concerto The Four Seasons and comprises four formal gardens, each depicting a season of the year.
The Garden of Remembrance along the River Barrow commemorates important occasions in the history of the village including the visit of the Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulrooney, a World War 1 Memorial, the first of its kind in the country and the Entente Florale Gold Medal Award.
The Sculpture Garden is dedicated to three of Leighlinbridge’s most famous sons – Cardinal Patrick Francis Moran – Australia’s first Cardinal, John Tyndall, the mountaineer and scientist and Captain Myles Keogh, second in command to General Custer.
The village blends rich heritage with stunning natural beauty, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy peaceful riverside walks along the Barrow Way, admire its 1320 valerian bridge and soak up the warm welcome for which the area is known.
A visit to Leighlinbridge would not be complete without experiencing the award-winning Lord Bagenal Inn, one of Ireland’s finest family-run hotels. Overlooking the River Barrow, the hotel is known for its luxurious accommodation and outstanding dining, making it a destination in its own right and a cornerstone of the village’s appeal.
The village is also home to Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, one of Ireland’s premier lifestyle and garden destinations. Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, Arboretum offers inspirational gardens, an extensive range of plants and homewares, the renowned Rachel’s Garden Café, a wellness area and ladies boutique.
Congratulations to the many other Tidy Towns groups who did the county proud in the Tidy Towns competition. Carlow is so fortunate to have such engaged communities ably assisted by the community section in Carlow County Council.
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Join Pam Butler at Lisnavagh House and Gardens November 20th to 22nd for a wonderful Yoga and Sleep.
This unique retreat is designed as a slowing down, drawing in, restorative time. We welcome yogis of all levels, from absolute beginners to those with significant experience and training. The emphasis, therefore, is on moving with awareness, breathing fully and intelligently, and practising hatha yoga in a safe and mindful way.
Look forward to meditation, relaxation and yoga as well as walks amongst hundreds of acres or big long siestas to bring you back to a proper and full nights sleep!
3 Days
Friday, 20th - Sunday, 22nd
Price:
€480 - €620 per person single occupancy
€410 - €500 per person sharing
Includes:
Full weekend programme
Accommodation for 2 nights
Nourishing vegetarian food from the Walled Garden
Drinks & homemade snacks
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Plan a visit to VISUAL Carlow and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre where people, art and ideas meet.
Explore this exciting arts centre in the heart of Carlow Town. Engage with artworks by national and international artists in Ireland’s largest and most spectacular space for art. Discover the extraordinary ways that art can amuse, inform, connect and delight. The exhibitions are always free to enter and there is always a free interactive installation open for all ages! There’s something for everyone with lots of activities to enjoy; family art workshops, talks, workshops, tours, plus a 320-seat theatre with a packed programme of drama, film, dance, music and comedy.
Visit www.visualcarlow.ie to see the full line-up of exciting events happening in the last few months of 2025.
Lennons is a casual and award-winning contemporary Irish restaurant located at the VISUAL Arts Centre in the fabulous town-centre surroundings of Carlow College. The setting is magnificent, with a full wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling window allowing full views of Carlow Cathedral and Carlow College and a beautiful outside eating space. Lennon’s is a restaurant committed to providing great food produced with passion and attention to detail with meticulous sourcing from local and regional suppliers. Menus change with the seasons and Head Chef Igor Buturla is creative in delivering beautiful and tasty dishes using the best ingredients of the south-east.
For more info visit: www.lennons.ie
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