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County Carlow

General Information about County Carlow.
 

CARLOW: Carlow town with a population of 22,000 is the county capital and gateway to the South-East standing at the confluence of the Barrow and Burrin rivers. Tradition has it that the junction of the two rivers once covered such a large area of ground that a lake was formed, or, as some believe four lakes, hence the name Ceatharloch or City of the Four Lakes.

A vibrant college and market town, Carlow enjoys a thriving arts and crafts community, an exciting nightlife, a strong tradition of Irish language and culture and a superb range of shops, boutiques and restaurants.

ATTRACTIONS:

Walking Tour of Carlow Town

1.

Carlow Courthouse

2.

St. Patrick's College

3.

Carlow Cathedral

4.

The Liberty Tree

5.

The main shopping street

6.

St. Mary's Church of Ireland

7.

Carlow Castle

8.

Graiguecullen bridge

9.

St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church

10.

The Croppies Grave

11.

Town hall

12.

Cigar Divan

13.

Oak Park Forest Park

14.

Carlow Brewing Company

15.

Railway Station

16.

Garda Station

17.

Tourist Office / County Library

18.

Post Office

19.

Carlow Bus Park

Carlow Town Park

A wonderful attraction for all the family, this 12 acre site on the banks of the River Barrow has been completed to the highest standards with a safe and secure children's playground. The park was the inaugural winner of the National Tidy Towns Waterside Award in 2004.
OPEN: 7 days per week.

Brownshill Dolmen - Europe's largest portal dolmen 5km from the town on the R726, with a capstone weighing 101tonnes.

ACTIVITIES:

Golfing In Carlow - Golf Clubs of Carlow

Gardens of Carlow - Where to find the famous garden of Carlow

Walking in Carlow - Places to walk in Carlow

Waterways of Carlow - Waterways of Carlow


Carlow town enjoys a well-earned reputation for lively festivals including Éigse, a 9-day extravaganza of visual arts, theatre, comedy, dance, literary events, crafts and street entertainment which takes place from 10th - 18th June 2006. For further information log onto www.eigsecarlow.ie Music enthusiasts will enjoy the atmosphere and fun of the Leinster Final of Fleadh Ceoil which promises a feast of Irish music and takes place from 7th - 9th July. The competitions feature the cream of Leinster musicians and singers. These are always exciting events where one can listen to mature, accomplished performers playing all manner of instruments, as well as checking out the musicians of the future! Some brilliant bands are featured during the week end including Dervish, Kila and Nuada, all with their own unique brand of exciting, driving traditional music and song. On Sunday afternoon in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre, the set dancers of Leinster take centre stage promising fun and entertainment for all. For further information visit www.carlowtrad.com
 

 



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