October 11, 2025
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.
August 13, 2024
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.
August 12, 2024
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.
July 9, 2024
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).
January 28, 2017
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,
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 8, 2012
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.
March 7, 2012
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.
March 7, 2012
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.
March 6, 2012
Housed in an attractive, stone built, former Methodist church at the River Slaney Bridge. Tullow Museum features a splendid collection of artefacts reflecting local history, in particular Fr. Murphy's connection with the town, including what are alleged to be his last vestments.
February 28, 2012
A 13th century gem which nestles in the village of Old Leighlin (Leath gleann – half-glen). The original monastic settlement dates from the 7th century and its peak had a community of 1,500 monks. A synod held here in 630 A.D. was decisive in reconciling the date of Easter for the Irish church.
February 27, 2012
Huntington Castle, voted one of Ireland's top '20 Hidden Gems' by The Guardian is set in over 160 acres of gardens, woodland and farmland. The castle was originally built as a garrison in the 17th century and was later runed into a family estate by Lord Esmonde. A direct descendant of the castle's founders, current custodian Alexander Durdin Robertson and his family is keeping tradition alive in a decidedly hands-on fashion.