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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Carlow Tourism is delighted to be a partner in the launch of Gra Carlow, a new countywide initiative encouraging everyone to Think Carlow First by embracing the powerful principle of Shop Local, Shop Carlow.
Grá Carlow celebrates the people and businesses that make our towns and villages unique while encouraging everyone to shop local, support local and keep spending within County Carlow.
Every purchase made with a local business helps sustain jobs, supports families, strengthens our town centres and contributes to a thriving local economy. Grá Carlow is about building pride in our county and recognising the important role local businesses play in vibrant, connected communities.
Businesses across the retail, hospitality, service and trade sectors are now invited to join the initiative and avail of a range of free promotional supports, including marketing toolkits, branded assets and opportunities to feature in future campaign activities.
Registration is free and now open at localenterprise.ie/carlow.
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Robert Miller of Altamont Plants is delighted to announce their guests for this year's Carlow Garden Festival! 🌼
Carlow Garden Festival is one of Ireland's most celebrated gardening events showcasing the beautiful gardens, historic estates and gardening attractions of County Carlow. The nine-day festival includes an exceptional programme of talks, tours, workshops and garden experiences featuring internationally renowned garden designers, broadcasters and authors from Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Throughout the festival, visitors can explore historic estates, woodland gardens, community gardens, sensory gardens, garden centres and nurseries while enjoying practical demonstrations, expert talks and guided experiences.
Carlow Garden Festival runs from Saturday, 25th July to Sunday, 2nd August 2026. Full festival programme and ticket booking details are available at www.carlowgardentrail.com
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Visit Sandbrook House and Gardens this summer 🌞
Owned by the Bielenberg family, the gardens have evolved through a thoughtful process that respects the property’s rich heritage. Ten years ago Bella Bielenberg began re-envisioning this garden – having always loved roses she wanted to create something romantic and timeless. Over the years the garden has gradually taken shape, filled with roses, pathways and brick spirals that symbolises eternity and enduring love. She has also created a symmetry that reflects the house, built in 1720 with a hope that the garden would feel as though it belonged naturally to the house.
Visitors attending the Carlow Garden Festival will also have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Sandbrook House and its gardens first-hand. Throughout the festival, from July 25th to August 2nd, the gardens will be open to pre-booked groups of five or more, with admission priced at just €5 per person, providing an excellent opportunity to discover one of County Carlow’s hidden garden treasures beyond the evening talk itself.
A Tale of a Country Garden Reimagined offers a great insight into the restoration and transformation of the gardens at Sandbrook House, one of Ireland’s finest Queen Anne country houses. During this special evening on Thursday, 30th July, acclaimed plantsman and garden designer Arthur Shackleton will share the story behind the vision, creativity and careful planning that has shaped these beautiful gardens over the past ten years.
Arthur will explore the inspiration behind the project, the challenges encountered along the way and the principles that have guided the creation of a garden that sits comfortably within its historic setting while looking firmly to the future.
Book you tickets at www.carlowgardentrail.com.
📍 Sandbrook House and Gardens, Castlegrace, Ballon, Co. Carlow, R93 YK09
For more information visit: www.sandbrook.ie
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