Carlow Accommodation

Activities

For Carlow is an ideal touring base, with Dublin and Rosslare just over an hour's drive away. From here all the major tourist attractions of the South East are within a thirty to fifty mile drive. A century and a half ago Francis F. Hayden wrote that the view of Co. Carlow from Mount Leinster was "as romantic and picturesque a range of scenery as ever attracted the pen of Byron, the pencil of a Reynolds or the genius of a Thompson."

Attractions include Browne's Hill Dolmen, the largest in Europe; Rath Gall, near Tullow, an extensive hill fortification dating to the 8th century B.C. and the 7th century St. Mullins monastic site. Another must is Altamont Gardens, while the county has a fine stock of well-preserved country houses.

Co. Carlow has close ties with many figures from the world of international politics and entertainment, including Michael Flatley, Walt Disney, John Tyndall, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulrooney; Pierce Butler, a signatory of the American constitution, and many more.

Carlow town offers an excellent choice for eating out from quality bar food to several restaurants renowned for their fine cuisine.

For golfers there are many choices - Carlow Town; Killerig Castle near Tullow; Mount Wolseley, Tullow; Kilkea Castle, Castledermot; Rathsallagh, and Mount Juliet Thomastown. Walking, cycling, fishing, horseriding, and many other outdoor pursuits are well catered for throughout County Carlow.

Places to visit in the South East:

Kilkenny

The Medieval city of Kilkenny; Duiske Abbey; Mount Juliet Golf Club, Thomastown and Dunmore Caves.

Waterford

Waterford Crystal and historic Lismore village.

Wexford

The Dunbrody famine ship and Kennedy Park near New Ross; and the Natinal Folk Park, Wexford town.

Wicklow

Avoca (Ballykissangel); Powerscourt and Glendalough.

Kildare

The National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare town.

Tipperary

The Rock of Cashel