Carlow Travel Guide

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  • Entrance to Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
      Entrance to Joe's Chinese Restaurant,...
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  • Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
      Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
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  • Family dinner at Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
      Family dinner at Joe's Chinese...
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  • Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
      Joe's Chinese Restaurant, Carlow
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Things to Do  

Browne's Hill Dolmen

Browne's Hill Dolmen, Carlow

 3 Reviews  Brownshill Dolmen is a megalithic tomb that is rumoured to have the largest capstone in Europe...100 metric tons.The site was never excavated but is believed to be the burial place of a local king. Its a pretty impressive site and is located in the middle of a field just outside Carlow town.... 

Carlow Castle

Carlow Castle, Carlow

 2 Reviews  carlow castle is an interesting ruin located in central carlow. it was built by william de marshal and the lord of leinster between 1207 and 1213. this castle withstood an attack by cromwell in 1650. in 1814 the castle was bought by a wealthy carlow buinessman who wanted to turn it into an insane... 

Hotels  

Seven Oaks Hotel

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Talbot Carlow

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Hotels  

Barrow Lodge: B & B

Barrow Lodge: B & B, Carlow

 Nobbe Says:   Its central location to Carlow town allows you to explore some splendid buildings of architectural and historical importance. The ruins of Carlow Castle are imposingly sited on the banks of the River Barrow within close proximity of Barrow Lodge. 

Restaurants  

Pompei: Real Italian Food by Real Italians

Pompei: Real Italian Food by Real Italians, Carlow

 CrepeSeason Says:  As a local, I have to say that Pompei is by far the best restaurant in Carlow. Staff are friendly and attentive (without being pushy) and the atmosphere is light, airy and relaxed.There is a real sense of a "real Italian restaurant" here: a large number of the staff are the... 

Joe's Chinese Restaurant: Good Chinese Dinner in Carlow

Joe's Chinese Restaurant: Good Chinese Dinner in Carlow, Carlow

 iblatt Says:  Our relatives from Carlow picked Joe's for a family dinner for three [hungry] generations: kids, parents, grandmother.The decor is slick and modern, with a Chinese touch. The center of each table is a turntable, with all the tasty dishes rotating and accessible to all. My... 

Mulberrys: Restaurant....in a Garden Centre!!!

Mulberrys: Restaurant....in a Garden Centre!!!, Carlow

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Mulberrys is the name of the restaurant in the very beautiful Arboretum Garden Centre. The garden centre has consistently been voted the No 1 centre in Ireland, but I will deal with that in another tip.Mulberrys is situated in a big warehouse-type of building, but that's... 

Dinn Ri: Dinn Ri

Dinn Ri: Dinn Ri, Carlow

 Marla_D Says:  Dinn Ri is a huge complex in the town centre consisting of bar, restaurant, disco bar, nightclub and live venue. The Dinn Ri pub itself is set on different levels and there are lots of comfy seats. Although the menu isn't huge you should find something you like, food is... 

Shopping  

Shopping / Markets

Shopping / Markets, Carlow

 1 Review  Sitauted on the high street this beautiful boutique is a mecca for fashion lovers.I would almost just go back to Ireland to visit it again! If it's possible to have a child-friendly shop this is definitely one! The staff here all have kids as far as I can remember and they were just great with... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Milford

Milford, Carlow

 Marla_D Says:  Milford is situated on the "Barrow Way" (picturesque route along the river Barrow) around 5 miles south of Carlow town, off the Kilkenny road. It is a really nice spot with three bridges, weir and canal and is very popular with local anglers. Im not sure what kind of fish... 

Killeshin

Killeshin, Carlow

 Marla_D Says:  Killeshin is located just outside Carlow town on the Castlecomber Road. If you drive/cycle to the top there are lovely views of the surrounding coutryside. There is a picnic area and I believe there are dancing boards there on Sundays. At the foot of the hills you will find... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hurling

Hurling, Carlow

 ZacharyB Says:  While in Ireland, do what you can to get to a hurling or gaelic football match. We had the treat of catching both at Dr. Cullen Park in Carlow. Hurling is an unbelivably fast and athletic sport, and very different from any sport I'd seen played before. Worth an hour of your... 

Favorites  

Carlow Town

Carlow Town, Carlow

 Nobbe Says:  Carlow Town is the capital of County Carlow and this town has the name of being the Celtic Centre of Ireland. Carlow was a Gaelic stronghold, long before it was a Viking and Norman settlement. 

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