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Snowdrop Week 2012 at Altamont Gardens 2012

20 February 2012 - 26 February 2012

"Snowdrop Week in Altamont Gardens is a delightful opportunity for the green-fingered and general gardening enthusiast to view this unique collection, widely recognised as the second largest in Ireland. The collection was started by Mrs. Corona North, former owner of the gardens, approximately 30 years ago and has over 100 named varieties in the collection. Guided tours at 2 p.m. daily - admission €2.00. Gardens open as normal during this time 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. daily. Free admission for general viewing. Pre-booking for group tours requested. T: 059-9159444 E: altamontgardens@opw.ie W: www.opw.ie or www.carlowtourism.com "

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Barrow River Arts Festival 2nd, 3rd & 4th March 2012

02 March 2012 - 04 March 2012

The 2nd, Barrow River Arts Festival will take place in Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny and Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow over the weekend of 2nd, 3rd, 4th March 2012. With its diverse mixture of music it’s founders, the Swiss violinist Maya Homburger and the English bass player and composer Barry Guy, are hopeful that the Barrow River Arts Festival will become an important annual event in the Irish cultural calendar. The Labeque Sisters, Calmus Ensemble, Aurora Trio, Albert Irvin & many more.....! are performing in this year's festival.

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Daffodil Week at Delta Sensory Gardens

19 March 2012 - 25 March 2012

"Visit one of the most extensive collections of daffodils in the country with 10,000 flowers and numerous varieties on show. Opening times: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Entry - adults €5, senior citizens/students €4 (children free with adult). All proceeds to Cancer Care. Light lunches, tea/coffee, scones and cakes available daily. Planted containers, pots and seasonal bedding available in the on-site garden centre. T: 059-9143527 W: www.deltacentre.org or www.carlowtourism.com "

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International Pan Cheilteach Festival 2012

10 April 2012 - 15 April 2012

Celebrate the Celtic Cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Isle of Man & Brittany in Music, Song, Dance and Language. The 41st International Pan Celtic Festival will be held in the welcoming town of Carlow in April 2012. This is Carlow’s first time to host this prestigious festival and the people of Carlow are privileged and delighted to have the honour.

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Mount Leinster Heritage Drive

16 September 2011 - 31 December 2016

The Mount Leinster Heritage Drive is a 75km driving route through the beautiful countryside of rural south Carlow taking in the towns of and villages of Borris, Bunclody, Clonegal, Kildavin, Myshall, Fenagh and Bagenalstown. Notable features in the landscape include the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster, its highest peak at 795 metres.

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The Visual Art Centre and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre

01 January 2010 - 28 December 2014

VISUAL is one of Ireland's leading facilities for the presentation of local, national and international contemporary visual art as well as housing a magnificent theatre comprising 350 seats, a restaurant and bar.

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