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
#KeepDiscovering Ireland’s Ancient East with Carlow.
The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival returns this weekend with a diverse range of walks suitable for all levels!
Taking place throughout the beautiful countryside of County Carlow, the festival is a great way to explore the Blackstairs Mountains and some of the county’s most treasured walking routes in the company of experienced local guides and fellow walkers, while enjoying the warm friendship, shared experiences and welcoming atmosphere that characterise this festival.
The festival celebrates the remarkable diversity of Carlow’s walking experiences, from rugged mountain trails and historic routes to nature-focused walks that showcase the area’s rich wildlife, biodiversity and heritage. With walks graded according to difficulty and duration, there is something to suit hillwalkers who are looking to enjoy an active weekend in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Dates: Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th 2026
Meet Rachel Allen - Bestselling Cookery Writer, TV Chef and Teacher at Ballymaloe Cookery School 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙀𝙈𝙊 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙝! Tickets: www.bigbarnbash.ie/event-list
Rachel Allen is a bestselling cookery writer, TV chef and celebrated teacher at the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork. Raised in Dublin, Rachel began studying at Ballymaloe at the age of eighteen, remaining after graduation to cook at the Ballymaloe House Hotel and Restaurant. She then set off to travel around the world, returning afterwards to Ballymaloe to work at the cookery school. It was there she found her passion for teaching, where she continues to lecture to this day. Rachel is a popular figure in the culinary world, with an international audience for her bestselling cookery books and food writing, her live demonstrations, and her much-loved television programmes. Rachel's hugely successful cookbooks and accompanying TV series include Rachel's Favourite Food, Bake, Easy Meals, Cake and Rachel's Everyday Kitchen. Her books have sold over three million copies worldwide, and her series for RTE and the BBC have been broadcast in over 40 countries. Additionally, Rachel was co-host of Good Food Channel's Market Kitchen, has appeared on BBC's Saturday Kitchen, and currently co-hosts Virgin Media's The Restaurant with Marco Pierre White.
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Book your tickets for The Big Barn Bash! 🐮🐂 We’re bringing together the absolute best of Carlow’s food culture with fun farmyard action for the ultimate day out at Coppenagh House Farm ! Whether you're cheering on the kids in the first ever Coppenagh Coo 5km Carlow Chase 2026, sipping artisan roast coffee or picking up top tips from local master chefs joined by Edward Hayden, Rachel Allen and Virgin Media’s Deric Ó h'Artagáin. The Big Barn Bash has something for everyone! 🎉 Grab your tickets at www.bigbarnbash.ie/event-list #TheBigBarnBash #Tullow #FamilyFestival
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