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Carlow Town
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Carlow is an inland
town in the south-east of Ireland in County Carlow, 84 km from
Dublin. The River Barrow flows through the town. The river forms the
historic boundary between County Laois and County Carlow but the
whole town was brought into the County of Carlow in 1888.
This ancient town is a bustling centre with great shopping, fine
restaurants and first-class accommodation. Carlow has a well-earned
reputation for lively festivals throughout the year, including the
internationally renowned Eigse Arts Festival - a 10-day extravaganza
featuring visual arts, theatre, performance, comedy, dance, literary
events and more. Carlow is also famous for its Little Theatre and
there are frequent shows during the season. Live music is featured
in many of the town's pubs
Carlow town is steeped in history and culture ranging from local and
national monuments such as Carlow castle, the world renowned
Browneshill Dolemn to more
contemporary landmarks such as Carlow Cathedral and courthouse. The
Barrow River is considered one of the most enjoyable navigable
waters and a number of leisure craft; charter services are available
for hire. While the river remains an important focus for the town,
with a long established Rowing Club and annual regatta, other
influences include an international student population, a thriving
arts and craft community and a long and lively tradition of Irish
language use and culture.
Visitors can take a walking tour of Carlow and stop off at the
military museum housed in a late 19th century church with a wide
range of exhibits or pay a visit to the Carlow Brewing Company, a
traditional micro brewery . Carlow was once the traditional malt and
hop producing region in Ireland, and the brewery provides guided
tours and tastings of their award winning beers.
Carlow also offers a wide range of activities including cycling and
walking in the mountain ranges of Mount Leinster, the Blackstairs
Mountains and Mount Brandon, as well as excellent fishing on the
Barrow, Nore and Suir river systems.
Carlow Golf Club is situated 3.2 km north of Carlow Town. The course
is one of the finest parkland course in Ireland and is noted for
being superb test of golfing prowess. Carlow golf course has
magnificent layout with beautiful beech trees and wooded terrain.
The 16th hole was chosen by Christy O'Connor Snr as one of the
finest closing holes in Irish golf. |
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