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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The Celts are coming to Carlow! 🎻🎶
The full festival programme for the Pan Celtic 2026 festival is now available!
The festival is a celebration of the cultural links between the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man so get ready for 5 days and nights of fun, friendship and celebration.
Check out the programme for an idea of the type of events going out in Carlow throughout the week of the festival, from the opening concert, the celtic parade, singing competitions and more!
You can read the full programme online on www.panceltic.ie
Physical copies of the programme will be released soon!
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Blackstairs Shepherds Huts 🌻
Continuing our new accommodation series, we’re delighted to feature something a little different!
Introducing the Shepherd’s Huts at Blackstairs Eco Trails which promises a unique stay at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains, near the Georgian village of Borris. Perfect for those looking to switch off, reconnect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
Blackstairs Eco Trails is an award-winning eco-tourism business located in the Blackstairs Mountains and the Barrow Valley. Various experiences are on offer from luxurious accommodation in four shepherds huts to foraging and Celtic Tree Trails. A great opportunity to re-connect with nature, relax and unwind.
A range of activities can be enjoyed during your stay including foraging in the woods, meadows and fields followed by a three-course organic lunch.
The Celtic Tree Trails shares the stories that the old trees have to tell, the stories of our forebears the Celts – stories of mystery, folklore, tradition and history.
The €40 package includes an introductory talk and tea or coffee, a short film and a walk of the Celtic Tree Trail at Blackstairs Eco Trails.
Blackstairs Eco Trails will be taking bookings from 18th April, 2026. For more information see: www.blackstairsecotrails.ie
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Rathwood Easter Experience
March 28th - 11:00am
Why not plan a short break to Carlow this Easter and make it extra special with a visit to the Rathwood Easter Experience? From meeting the Easter Bunny to hopping aboard the Rathwood Express Train and heading off on a woodland egg hunt, it’s perfect for a family escape.
Kick off your visit with a lively, family-friendly show filled with music, laughs and Easter surprises — the kind of thing kids talk about all the way home.
Search, explore and race through the woods as you take on the Easter egg hunt — a brilliant highlight for kids (and competitive parents).
Keep an eye out during the experience for a special meet and greet with the Easter Bunny — a lovely photo moment and a highlight for little ones.
Make a night (or two or three!) of it and enjoy everything Carlow has to offer – great places to stay and some fantastic visitor attractions and outdoor activities that the whole family can enjoy. For more information visit:
www.carlowtourism.com/accommodation or www.rathwood.com
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