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With mountains, glorious countryside and river valleys all close at hand, Carlow is a county worth discovering. Against a beautiful landscape visitors will uncover a great holiday experience – outdoor adventure, traditional rural life, vibrant shopping and a rich cultural heritage. The Carlow Garden Trail is a gem featuring a collection of 16 gardening attractions including great old gardens that have been lovingly restored and maintained throughout the years, and smaller gardens which are maturing beautifully with time. Award winning garden centres and forest parks complement the joy of a visit here.

The Rivers Barrow and Slaney and their many tributaries provide exciting activities for the passive and active water enthusiast. The waters of the Barrow are suitable for canoeing, coarse angling and boating while the track line and woodlands beside the river offer a superb walking environment. Home to three of Ireland’s key national walking routes – The South Leinster, The Barrow and the Wicklow Ways – the county is blessed with hundreds of miles of excellent and varied walking. The golfing visitor will find an impressive variety of golf courses, par 3s and golf ranges to suit all levels. On the arts front the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre is a dynamic multi-disciplinary arts facility presenting the best of local, national and international work in the visual and performing arts.

Situated in the South East of Ireland, approximately 90kms from the ferry and airports of Dublin, Rosslare and Waterford, Carlow is one of Ireland’s most charming inland counties. Its central location offers the perfect base to explore Wexford, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Kildare and Laois. Dublin is a mere 40 minutes drive with continuous motorway from the city to Carlow Town via the M7 & M9. For more details visit carlowtourism.com