You won’t find a warmer welcome in Ireland or a better location for your next getaway. Carlow is a place where breath-taking scenery, outdoor adventures, fabulous food and culture combine to create unforgettable experiences.
Discover the timeless and unspoiled Carlow landscape. Picturesque villages, meandering rivers, rolling hills combined with the colourful tales of our people, past and present. Explore our rich heritage and vibrant present. Feel inspired. Feel charmed. Feel free. Wander off the Track and uncover a world of hidden gems in Carlow
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Experience the beauty of the Blackstairs Mountains ⛰️
Situated in the southeast of Ireland, the Blackstairs Mountains stretch 22 km along the Carlow and Wexford borders. With Mount Leinster as the highest point of the granite-cored mountain range, which reaches a height of 795 metres.
The Blackstairs Mountain trail is a popular route for hikers, offering fantastic views across the countryside and challenging elevation gain.
The mountain range is a designated Special Area of Conservation due to the heather, heath and the blanket bog. Wildlife such as the golden plover, hen harrier, merlin and peregrine falcon all call The Blackstairs Mountains home.
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There’s a great feature on the upcoming The Big Barn Bash - Family Food Festival in this week’s Irish Country Living in the Farmers’ Journal. Read all about the family friendly activities being organised by Active Carlow, meet Ciara Stanley owner of Coppenagh House Farm and learn about Cian Water’s Waterlilies approach to food.
This unique family festival at Coppenagh House Farm in Tullow on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st celebrates the best of food, outdoor family fun and local flavours. Enjoy live cookery demonstrations with renowned chefs including Rachel Allen and Edward Hayden, discover artisan food producers, explore the Brew & Harvest Food Zone and enjoy a host of family-friendly activities.
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Looking for some family fun activities this midterm? 🎃
The Samhain Festival 2026 has a great line-up of events to keep the little ones occupied this Halloween.
Explore Samhain Festival 26 across Carlow. Full festival details and tickets for events at www.visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/samhain-festival-26
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