At Tanyia Deane, the rugged beauty of the Irish countryside is celebrated through fashion that honours the land and heritage we love. Every piece is hand made in Co. Carlow with Sustainable Irish made fabrics to last a life time.
The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of military memorabilia heritage. All artefacts are donated by families of former service men and women and show their careers involving local, national and international events in which they participated.
Carlow Tourist Office is located at the junction of Tullow Street and College Street(within the Carlow County Museum and Library buildings) in the centre of Carlow Town. Many publications on the local area are available free of charge including the Carlow Garden Trail, South Carlow Adventure Trail, Mount Leinster Heritage Drive and A Guide to County Carlow as well as other national publications.
The county library service in Carlow commenced operation in 1930 accommodated in two rooms with one being the Courthouse. Over the years however, the library has re-located to 30 Dublin Street (1944) and the Assembly Rooms in Dublin Street (1976).
Visiting the multi award-winning Carlow County Museum is a must. Be wowed by the 340 million year old fossil, the 20ft church pulpit and an exquisite 2mm Iron Age glass bead! Among the displays are exhibitions featuring: the magnificently hand carved 19th century wooden pulpit from Carlow Cathedral, one of the top 100 objects to view in an Irish museum; the gallows trap door from Carlow Gaol used in 19th century public executions; an exhibition on the Carlow Sugar Factory,
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.
The Durdin or The Weavers Cottages were built by alexander Durdin in the late 17th century. The Weavers Cottages were lived in by weavers when the trade was at its height and now feature many items, artefacts, furniture and pictures from bygone times.
Mary O'Neill makes small, delicate pieces of the famous Irish Carrickmacross Lace from her studio - The Lace Gallery close to Altamont Gardens. All pieces are designed by Mary featuring Irish symbols including the Shamrock and Claddagh. Each piece of her work is signed, dated and numbered and is presented as a framed wall piece that makes an attractive gift for any home.
Borris House, the ancestral home of the MacMurrough Kavanaghs, Kings of Leinster, is one of the few Irish estates that can trace its history back to the Royal families of ancient Ireland. Surrounded by 650 acres of lush woodland and gardens, it has a secluded, otherworldly feel that transports visitors back in time and is the perfect venue for discovery and exploration.