June 11, 2020
This short tree trail through Ballon Village passes by twelve Irish trees, each denoted with a plaque including willow, wild plum, hawthorn, oak, elder and many more.
June 11, 2020
Myshall Tree Trail starts adjacent to Myshall Community Centre from where one can see two monkey puzzle trees and a high cross. While there are numerous trees along the trail, twenty five notable species have been chosen which are a mix of both native and non-native.
June 10, 2020
An Gairdín Beo is a two-acre community garden in the centre of Carlow Town where people work together and then reap the rewards together. The overall vision of the project is of a space in which diverse people can connect more to nature, to the growing and making of food and to each other. The ethos of the garden is based on an ecological orientation, on valuing diversity, sustainability and indigenous species.
June 3, 2020
The Barrow Experience is a unique series of ten interconnecting gardens which bring to life the history, folklore and heritage of the beautiful Barrow Valley. It is situated in the grounds of BEAM Services, a training centre for people with intellectual disabilities, on a picturesque site that bounds the canal off the River Barrow.
July 29, 2017
Patthana Garden is an award-winning village garden and is home to the artist TJ Maher and Simon Kirby on the Carlow/Wicklow border in the picturesque village of Kiltegan.
June 3, 2017
Lisnavagh House and Gardens, Rathvilly offers the ultimate mix of homeliness and grandeur, making it a most appealing destination for those seeking somewhere unique. With several acres of beautiful gardens in private and exclusive surroundings, Lisnavagh opens itself up to a wide range of events. Situated on the Carlow/Wicklow border about an hour or so from Dublin, there are striking panoramic views of the Wicklow Hills, Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster beyond the estate’s 600 acres of woods and farmland.
March 18, 2015
The Meadows Garden, one of the Irish gardens to visit, is based in Myshall village with views of the Wicklow Mountains, the Carlow Ridge and Mount Leinster.
March 18, 2015
Discover history, nature, art and farm-to-fork dining on a day out to Shankill Castle. Shankill Castle was first built as a Butler tower house beside the ruins of an old church.
March 18, 2015
Borris House, the ancestral home of the McMorrough Kavanaghs, Kings of Leinster, is one of the few Irish estates that can trace its history back to the Royal families of ancient Ireland and the tour covers all aspects of the history of the family and the house, from the original 15th century castle, through its many subsequent changes and alterations, right up to the present day. There are so many things to admire on the tour from the beauty of the Stapleton ceilings to the unique Chapel of St. Moling, as well as a room by room description of the exceptional architecture, antique furniture, porcelain and paintings on display. On view for the first time ever are the recently restored Egyptian watercolours of Lady Harriet Kavanagh and the Borris Lace. In the recently restored Granary visitors can watch a film on the history of the McMorrough Kavanaghs and Borris House, walk around the Lace Garden, visit the restored Victorian laundry and soak in the stunning views of Mount Leinster, the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Brandon. The Store at Borris House sells local crafts, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods and textiles and is located at the front gate entrance. Check the website for precise opening times. Borris House is the venue for the Borris House Festival of Writing and Ideas, September 18th – 20th.