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
#KeepDiscovering Ireland’s Ancient East with Carlow.
Spectacular Live shows at VISUAL Carlow during Samhain Festival 2026. 🎃
🧙♀️ The Last Witch Bridget Cleary – A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning.
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 12+ | €22 including booking fee
🎷 Úlla Búlla concert with Ríona Sally Hartman & band - Discover brand-new children’s music blending Irish, jazz and improvisation in a fun, creative and interactive show for all the family.
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 12pm + 1.30pm | €12 including booking fee
👻 Stories from the Shadows - Journey into the shadows this Samhain for spooky stories, strange sounds and eerie tales, perfect for the young and young-at-heart.
🍋 Lemoncello with special guest Peter Broderick - A live music performance that shimmers with tones of modern Ireland, from singer-songwriter Laura Quirke and cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella.
- Thursday 29 October 2026, 8pm | €25 including booking fee
🌙 Aindrias de Staic: By the Light of the Silvery Moon - A lively storytelling show blending folklore, myth, music and humour, featuring Aindrias de Staic with percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons.
- Friday 30 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 16+ | €27 including booking fee
Ever wanted to see what a chef’s home kitchen is like? Now you can eat & learn with John in his home! 👨🍳
The Devils Menu Boutique Cookery School is one of Ireland’s most distinctive boutique culinary experiences, offering immersive cookery demonstrations, chef’s table events and bespoke food experiences in Graiguenamanagh on the Carlow/Kilkenny border.
Founded by award winning chef John Whelan, The Devils Menu blends exceptional Irish produce, live fire cooking, storytelling and hospitality into an unforgettable culinary experience. John’s career has seen him work at the highest levels of professional cookery alongside Michelin trained chefs and internationally acclaimed culinary professionals, bringing classical techniques and modern fire cooking together in a unique and entertaining setting.
John was part of the Irish team that competed in the inaugural World Championship Live Fire Grill Cooking competition at the Barbecue World Championships in America. He is also winner of Best Restaurant in Ireland 2025 and the Carlow Food Hero (Leinster) 2026 award at the Irish Restaurant Awards. Guests can expect an entertaining, interactive experience celebrating outstanding Irish produce, craftsmanship, storytelling and unforgettable food. Discover why guests travel from across Ireland and around the world to experience The Devils Menu.