August 2, 2018
Quaker graveyard and Lecky family graveyard – The charming village of Ballon is rich in archaeological heritage. Located on the outskirts of the village is the […]
June 26, 2018
NicAngels Candles specialises in crafting individually hand marbled, fragrance-free, Irish-made dinner candles, creating unique patterns on each.
Hand painted glass candle holders to accompany the candles are also sold at the shop.
All crafting is done on site in their location of Duckett’s Grove. They are located in the Souvenir and Gift Shop at Duckett’s Grove, where you will also find a selection of gift ideas from other crafters and artists. Bespoke service is also available.
June 22, 2018
Cushendale is one of only two remaining vertical Irish woollen mills continuing to create quality authentic textiles from the fleece of Irish sheep at their historic mill. The first mill was established on this site in 1204 by Cistercian monks, and the Cushen family trace their weaving heritage as far back as 1778.
June 12, 2018
The townlands of Ballyellen and Tomdarragh encompass an area of 1.5 square miles and are situated along County Carlow’s border with County Kilkenny in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. The townland is one of 20 in the Civil Parish of Ballyellen and one of 603 townlands in County Carlow. Alan Beg, a thirteenth century landowner, is most likely responsible for the name of the townland as he is recorded as having granted lands for the construction of nearby
June 1, 2018
The quiet village of Ballinabrannagh is surrounded by the lush green landscape of Ireland’s Ancient East. The name Ballinabrannagh comes from the Irish, ‘Baile na mBreathnach’, meaning ‘Town of the Walshes’.
February 18, 2018
Would you like to learn a traditional Irish instrument or dance with accomplished Irish dancers? Find out what County Carlow has to offer.
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,
July 21, 2016
Milford is a pleasant stop on the River Barrow, which was once the centre of a thriving milling industry. The mill at Milford was established in the 1790s and was one of the most extensive and celebrated in Ireland.
June 4, 2016
Tinnahinch-Graiguenamanagh are very popular boating centres on the River Barrow whose character reflects a bygone time when the area was an important focal point for commercial traffic on the river. Both towns are connected by a beautiful bridge, constructed in 1767 when a canal system was being built.