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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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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Plan a visit to VISU

Join the Woodford Dolmen Hotel for a night of entertainment featuring Gearoid McCarthy live on November 14th.

Enjoy an evening filled with Irish folk music that will get you on your feet! Gearoid McCarthy is gaining huge recognition for his rendition of some of the great Irish/Folk ballads.

With over one million followers on social media, particularly on TikTok, he is making a significant impact in the music scene. This is a high-quality, non-stop show.

Alongside his brilliant backing band, Gearoid showcases his unique vocal ability with a mesmerising performance. Not to be missed.

Doors open 7.30pm. Show 8pm.
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If you’re planning a getaway soon, then The Lord Bagenal Inn has so much to offer from stylish, spacious rooms to award-winning dining and a striking collection of art adding a unique sense of character and creativity to the hotel. Step straight onto the Barrow Way walking route and soak up the beauty of the surrounding countryside as you wander off the track and discover a route that’s truly different.

Retail therapy can be enjoyed at Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Ireland’s first five-star garden centre on the outskirts of the village - it’s a must visit for inspiration, shopping and a relaxing day out.

www.lordbagenal.com/

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