Tiny County Carlow is located in the Southeast Region of Ireland. It is a quiet place, steeped in history along with natural beauty. The River Barrow flows languidly through the brilliant green countryside.
St Mullins Monastery
St. Moling, who in his time served as Bishop of Ferns and Glendalough and led a life of many documented miracles, established this monastic community in 696.
In the graveyard near the abbey, the Kings of South Leinster, the…
Croppie’s Grave
Back in 1798, while the struggle for Irish independence from England was waged, the Battle of Carlow was fought.
In Carlow Town, young men known as United Irishmen cropped their hair in a gesture of solidarity before the…
Browne’s Hill Dolmen
This megalithic tomb dates back to 2500 B.C. and contains the largest capstone of any tomb of its kind in Ireland. At 100 tons it is one of the biggest dolmens in all of Europe. It is said to…
Cathedral of the Assumption
Bishop James Doyle, a staunch advocate of Catholic freedom in Ireland, built this attractive church in 1883. It features many remarkable stained glass windows and original pieces of furniture such as the bishop’s chair and stalls.
The cathedral…
Carlow Castle
The original castle keep was built around 1231 by William the Marshall or his son. It was transferred to the crown in 1306 and changed hands many times over the centuries, sadly turning one of the finest castles in…
Carlow Town
Rich in history of struggle for independence and religious conflict, interesting historical sites reflect the trials of the citizenry from as far back as the Stone Age in this, Ireland’s smallest county.
Leighlinbridge Castle
The original “Black Castle” at Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, is one Ireland’s earliest Norman fortresses. It was constructed in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy, a Norman baron who governed Ireland on behalf of Henry II, to defend the river…