VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Old Dublin Road,
Carlow.
R93 A3K1
Tel: +353 59 9172400
website: https://visualcarlow.ie
Located in Carlow Town and a short walk from out hotel, VISUAL is Ireland’s premier contemporary arts venue, featuring four world-class gallery spaces and a 335 seat performance theatre. Designed by Terry Pawson, the €18 million centre hosts a dynamic programme of exhibitions, theatre, music, dance and film. Admission to the galleries is free and the centre offers a range of workshops and events for all ages. It’s striking architecture and vibrant cultural offerings make it a must-visit destination in the heart of Carlow.
Rathwood Garden Centre,
Rath,
Tullow,
Co.Carlow.
Tel: +353 59 9156285
website:www.rathwood.com
Nestled in the heart of County Carlow, Rathwood Garden Centre is a family-run haven offering a vast selection of plants, garden furniture, and home decor. Beyond shopping, visitors can enjoy scenic woodland walks, explore the Maze of Ireland, and embark on the popular Rathwood Express Train ride. This 20-minute journey meanders through lush woodlands and past an animal park, providing opportunities to feed ducks, geese, and deer. Ideal for families, the train operates every weekend at 3 pm, with tickets priced at €3. Group bookings and school tours are also available. Special events like the Easter Train, Halloween Train and Christmas Train are also available to book on their website.
County Carlow Museum
College Street, Carlow.
Tel: 00353 5991 31759
Website: www.carlowcountymuseum.com
County Carlow Museum is located on College Street in Carlow. The tourist office acts as a reception area for the County Museum. The Museum contains a growing collection of over 5,000 items some of which are of national and international importance. Carlow County Museum works closely with the National Museum of Ireland, particularly in the area of Archaeological Finds. Since 2003 Carlow County Museum on behalf of the National Museum of Ireland collect archaeological finds from the county.
County Carlow Military Museum
Old Church, St. Dympna’s, Athy Road, Carlow,
Website: www.countycarlowmilitarymuseum.com
Email: military.museum@ireland.com
A fine museum exhibition housed in a late 19th century church. The museum features a wide range of exhibits relating to Carlow’s military history. Artefacts date from die late 18th Century to the present day and detail the history of the Irish Army local Reserve Defence Forces, UN peacekeeping, Carlow Militia, World War I, War of Independence and much more. Other features focus on Carlow Soldiers in armies throughout the world along with armoured vehicle production in Carlow during World War II
Malones Fruit Farm
Closh, Ballon, Co. Carlow
Tel: 059 – 9159477
Fax: 059-9159478
Mobile: + 353 (0) 87 2352352
Email: malonefruitfarm@eircom.net
Malones Fruit Farm is a family run business and consists of 12 acres of soft fruit. Fresh fruit including strawberries, raspberries, loganberries, blackberries, red, white and blackcurrants, gooseberries and tayberries can be purchased on the farm during the main season while large and small quantities of frozen fruit and a large selection of homemade jams and fruit juices/cordials are available all year round. The farm is a member of the Bord Glas Quality & Hygiene Scheme. Guided tours available to groups only by prior appointment.
Royal Oak Distillery
Tel: +353 59 9186653
Website: www.royaloakdistillery.com
The Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow is dedicated to the production of premium handcrafted Irish whiskeys. Located in Ireland’s Ancient East region, it is the largest manual whiskey distillery in the country and the first to be developed in Carlow in over 200 years.
Opened in June 2016, the distillery is the key element in a €25 million investment which positions Royal Oak Distillery as one of the leading craft Irish whiskey producers in this, Irish whiskey’s second golden age.
Tours take place 7 Days a week during the summer at 10am 12noon, 2pm & 4pm and for winter hours please check website.
Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment and for large groups of 15 or more booking in advance is required. Please email booking@royaloakdistillery.com or call on +353 59 9186653.
Carlow Brewing Company: O’Hara’s
Muine Bheag Business park,
Royal Oak Road,
Muine Bheag,
Co. Carlow
Tel: +353 59 9720509
Carlow Brewing Company, also known as O’Hara’s Brewery, craft brew traditional Irish beers and their own interpretation of international beer styles, including stouts and ales, wheat beers and lagers, all carrying the brewery founders family name, O’Hara’s. Each beer is crafted using classic brewing methods to create the traditional Irish beers styles that have long since been forgotten by many of the larger breweries.
Experience our passion for the craft. Meet the Carlow Brewing Team and walk through the brewing process with our brewers. The brewery tour will take you on a journey through Ireland’s indigenous craft brewing history, teach you about the brewing process and how we brew O’Hara’s award winning beers. You will of course have the opportunity to taste the special malts, smell the hops that make O’Hara’s craft beers so enjoyable. We finish off our tour with a visit to O’Hara’s tasting room where you will have the chance to sample and compare some of our award winning craft brews.
Tours usually take place on Friday afternoons at 1.30pm and are by prior appointment only
Special Tour Bookings We are happy to receive specific group tour bookings outside of our regular tour day by prior arrangement where possible.
Bookings Email tours@carlowbrewing.com or telephone: +353 (0)59 9720509
