County Carlow
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County Carlow

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County Carlow : Must-See Attractions

Dolmens

Brownshill Dolmen

Just three kilometres from Carlow, an immense granite slab seems to hover above a meadow. Brownshill Dolmen, also known as Brownshill Portal…

Castles

Huntington Castle

Come and discover a haunted castle: Huntington Castle! Built in 1400 and improved in the 16th century, this castle is now in…

Castles

Carlow Castle

Carlow Castle is a 13th-century Anglo-Norman fortified castle in Carlow town center. Situated close to the Burren and Barrow rivers, all that…

Castles

Ballymoon Castle

Ballymoon Castle is an Irish rune castle, located 3 km east of Muine Bheag in County Carlow. Magnificent and imposing, it was…

Irish culture

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County Carlow

County Carlow occupies a transitional position between the plains of Leinster and the uplands of the south-east. Small in area, it combines the Barrow Valley, the Blackstairs Mountains, gardens, estates and several historic towns.

Understanding County Carlow

Carlow had a population of 61,968 in the 2022 census. Carlow Town is its main centre, while Bagenalstown, Tullow and several villages structure the surrounding countryside.

Barrow Valley and heritage

The River Barrow runs through the county and provides a natural thread for walking, cycling and exploring small towns.

Blackstairs Mountains and the south of the county

To the east and south, the Blackstairs Mountains form the border with Wexford and provide the county’s main upland terrain.

Gardens and countryside

Carlow also has a strong horticultural tradition and several renowned gardens, set within a clearly defined agricultural landscape.

How should you plan a stay?

One to two days allow you to combine Carlow Town, the Barrow Valley and an area of the Blackstairs Mountains. A car makes it easier to reach the gardens and rural sites.