CARLOW TOWN

Carlow Town, nestled on the banks of the River Barrow in the southeast of Ireland, is a captivating blend of history and contemporary charm

Centaur Street, nestled in the heart of Carlow town, is a thoroughfare that piques curiosity with its unusual name and distinctive layout. The street is divided…

While the exact origin of the street's name remains shrouded in some mystery, local lore and historical records offer tantalising clues

My understanding is that the Government is planning to use this building for social housing.

Carlow Town Fire Station, strategically located in the heart of County Carlow, serves as the central hub for fire and rescue operations in the region. The…

The name "Paddy The Turk" for a Turkish barber shop in Carlow Town is amusing due to its playful juxtaposition of seemingly contrasting identities

The Potato Market in Carlow Town, situated in the south-east of Ireland, has a history intertwined with the town’s medieval past. Its name reflects a time when…

The name "Green Lane" is believed to derive from its historical appearance. It was once a narrow, tree-lined path, offering a verdant passage through the…

Station Road in Carlow, as its name unambiguously indicates, was established as a direct result of the construction of Carlow Railway Station in 1846. Prior to…

Located at the junction of Dublin Street and Cox's Lane, the Assembly Rooms stand as one of the earliest surviving public buildings in Carlow. Constructed circa…

Its construction began in 1828, with the foundation stone laid by Bishop James Doyle, a prominent figure in Irish history. The cathedral was completed and…

On College Street, across from the Cathedral, there is a building Seanclocha Cheatharlach, on which is a mural named the Old Stones Mural. To the best of my…

Saidhbhín Gibson’s work explores the framing of the non-human environment for and by contemporary society. She employs multifarious methods of production in the…

Corona North, a passionate plantswoman, transformed the neglected Altamont estate in County Carlow into one of Europe's most celebrated gardens. She dedicated…

Born in Carlow, Kathleen Mulvey emigrated to New York as a young girl and went on to achieve remarkable success in business. Despite her accomplishments, her…

While specific details about the plaque and its creators, artists Eilish O’Neill, Laura Karaliute, and Minja Maclennon, remain elusive, it stands as a testament…

Tempe and Carlow established their partnership in Ireland on the same day as Carlow’s Bicentenary Commemoration as the site of the 1798 “98 Insurrection.” More…

Iona MacLeod, the esteemed former County Librarian of Carlow, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning in 1998 at Borris Lodge Nursing Home. She dedicated…

Located at the heart of Carlow Town, the Courthouse stands as a testament to the enduring principles of justice and the rich tapestry of the town's history. Its…