Welcome to Carlow

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.

Snowdrop Month in Carlow 2025!

February marks the beginning of Snowdrop Month, but the celebrations begin early, starting with the highly anticipated Snowdrop Gala on Saturday, January 25th. Here’s what you can expect as Carlow becomes the Snowdrop Capital of Ireland!

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15 hours ago

💐Plan a visit to Altamont Gardens this weekend and celebrate the first signs of spring!

The delicate white and green blooms of the snowdrop, emerging through the cold winter ground, signal the start of the gardening year. Their arrival is celebrated across some of County Carlow’s most beautiful gardens, with a dedicated series of events throughout February.

One of the highlights is Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens, running from February 1st to 28th. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Altamont’s unique snowdrop collection, which was first started by the late Corona North, the former owner of the gardens. Over the past twenty years, the collection has been expanded and nurtured by the OPW (Office of Public Works), and it is now one of the largest in Ireland, featuring over 150 named varieties. Set within a 40-acre estate on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow, Altamont Gardens offers a captivating mix of formal, informal and wild gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for these early spring flowers.

Guided tours are available daily, Monday to Friday, at 2 p.m. throughout February, with group tours available by appointment. The gardens are open for general viewing from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily, with free admission and free guided tours. A small car parking fee of €2 per car applies, regardless of the length of your stay.

Now in its 24th year, Snowdrop Month at Altamont is an event that no gardening enthusiast should miss. While you're there, be sure to stop by the Sugar and Spice Café, located in the Walled Garden, where you can enjoy hot drinks and delicious cakes. For those looking to take home a piece of the magic, Altamont Plant Sales will offer a collection of snowdrops for sale, including recent additions from Robert Miller of Altamont Plant Sales from the Avon Bulbs Collection.

For more information, visit www.heritageireland.ie or carlowgardentrail.com/whats-on/snowdrop-month-in-carlow/

Event Dates: 1st – 28th February
Opening Hours: 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. daily. Guided tours at 2 p.m. Monday – Friday. Group guided tours also available.
Admission: FREE. Carparking fee of €2 applies irrespective of length of stay. See website for more details www.heritageireland.ie


Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office Carlow Irish Garden Plant Society Irish Society of Botanical Artists AOIFA - Association of Irish Floral Artists All About Carlow
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💐Plan a visit to Altamont Gardens this weekend and celebrate the first signs of spring! 

The delicate white and green blooms of the snowdrop, emerging through the cold winter ground, signal the start of the gardening year. Their arrival is celebrated across some of County Carlow’s most beautiful gardens, with a dedicated series of events throughout February.
 
One of the highlights is Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens, running from February 1st to 28th. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Altamont’s unique snowdrop collection, which was first started by the late Corona North, the former owner of the gardens. Over the past twenty years, the collection has been expanded and nurtured by the OPW (Office of Public Works), and it is now one of the largest in Ireland, featuring over 150 named varieties. Set within a 40-acre estate on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow, Altamont Gardens offers a captivating mix of formal, informal and wild gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for these early spring flowers.
 
Guided tours are available daily, Monday to Friday, at 2 p.m. throughout February, with group tours available by appointment. The gardens are open for general viewing from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily, with free admission and free guided tours. A small car parking fee of €2 per car applies, regardless of the length of your stay.
 
Now in its 24th year, Snowdrop Month at Altamont is an event that no gardening enthusiast should miss. While youre there, be sure to stop by the Sugar and Spice Café, located in the Walled Garden, where you can enjoy hot drinks and delicious cakes. For those looking to take home a piece of the magic, Altamont Plant Sales will offer a  collection of snowdrops for sale, including recent additions from Robert Miller of Altamont Plant Sales from the Avon Bulbs Collection.

For more information, visit www.heritageireland.ie or https://carlowgardentrail.com/whats-on/snowdrop-month-in-carlow/

Event Dates: 1st – 28th February
Opening Hours: 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. daily. Guided tours at 2 p.m. Monday – Friday. Group guided tours also available.
Admission: FREE. Carparking fee of €2 applies irrespective of length of stay. See website for more details www.heritageireland.ie
 

Carlow County Council  Local Enterprise Office Carlow Irish Garden Plant Society  Irish Society of Botanical Artists  AOIFA - Association of Irish Floral Artists All About Carlow 
#WanderOffTheTrack #inCarlow #Carlow #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #CarlowTourism #snowdrop #springtime
22 hours ago

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that comes to @VISUAL Carlow this February!

When the Moon Spun Round is a visually captivating theatrical performance at VISUAL Carlow that combines dance, traditional music, and storytelling elements.

Sunday 16th Feburary 2025 | 12:30pm & 7pm
Admission: €14.50/€10. Family Ticket: €45 (including booking fee)

Inspired by poems and stories by W.B. Yeats, Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected invite young audiences on a truly imaginative journey. See aerialists glide and twirl like waves in the sea, watch a fiddler soar high through the sky, and catch glimpses of the mysteries that lie behind the moon as it spins round.

Featuring outstanding aerial dancers and traditional musicians playing live on stage, along with daring and exhilarating choreography, dreamlike lighting and immersive soundscapes, When the Moon Spun Round is a fun and joyous experience that is sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound!

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office.
#WanderOffTheTrack #inCarlow #Carlow #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #CarlowTourism
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Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that comes to @VISUAL Carlow this February!

When the Moon Spun Round is a visually captivating theatrical performance at VISUAL Carlow  that combines dance, traditional music, and storytelling elements.

Sunday 16th Feburary 2025 | 12:30pm & 7pm
Admission: €14.50/€10. Family Ticket: €45 (including booking fee)

Inspired by poems and stories by W.B. Yeats, Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected invite young audiences on a truly imaginative journey. See aerialists glide and twirl like waves in the sea, watch a fiddler soar high through the sky, and catch glimpses of the mysteries that lie behind the moon as it spins round.

Featuring outstanding aerial dancers and traditional musicians playing live on stage, along with daring and exhilarating choreography, dreamlike lighting and immersive soundscapes, When the Moon Spun Round is a fun and joyous experience that is sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound!

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office. 
#WanderOffTheTrack #inCarlow #Carlow #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #CarlowTourism

Treat a loved one to a luxurious overnight stay with Step House Hotel on Thursday 13th February or why not have a Galentines night away with your friends starting from €130 with Breakfast! 💝

Don’t sleep on this amazing offer as it won’t last too long!

Step House Hotel is a Four-Star Family Run Boutique Hotel Located in the Picturesque Village of Borris, Co. Carlow at the foot of Mount Leinster and The Blackstairs Mountains. The village of Borris is a one-hour drive from Dublin and two hours from Cork. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel is designed to indulge, relax, and unwind.

Call on (059)9773209 or email at reception@stephousehotel.ie

#WanderOffTheTrack #keepdiscovering #carlow #carlowtourism #incarlow #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland #tourismireland
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Treat a loved one to a luxurious overnight stay with Step House Hotel on Thursday 13th February or why not have a Galentines night away with your friends starting from €130 with Breakfast! 💝

Don’t sleep on this amazing offer as it won’t last too long! 

Step House Hotel is a Four-Star Family Run Boutique Hotel Located in the Picturesque Village of Borris, Co. Carlow at the foot of Mount Leinster and The Blackstairs Mountains. The village of Borris is a one-hour drive from Dublin and two hours from Cork. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel is designed to indulge, relax, and unwind.

Call on (059)9773209 or email at reception@stephousehotel.ie

#WanderOffTheTrack #keepdiscovering #carlow #carlowtourism #incarlow #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland #tourismireland
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