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Carlow Musuem is the County's premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish material heritage, culture and natural history on County Carlow. Whether online or in person, we hope your experience is engaging and inspiring. We look forward to your visit.
Archaeology
There exits many examples of Carlow’s wonderous archaeological past. The Ogham Stone, the Dolmen, numerous Rock Arts, Stone Crosses and Grave Slabs, Cairn and Standing Stones are a rich testimony to this. Artifacts are a glimpse into the lives and values of the past. More…
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Carlow County
Waterways winding gently through the rolling valleys of this County have carried people from 6,000 years ago until now. Their legacy can be seen in the County's mystical ancient pagan sites, its early Christian settlements and magnificent Georgian country homes and gardens. More…
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Carlow Town
Carlow town, the County capital is strategically positioned at the meeting point of the Rivers Barrow and Burrin where once four lakes stood. Explore Carlow's winding streets, its lanes and the rich history of this busy market town that offers something new at every turn. More…
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Industry
Although County Carlow remains predominately agricultural based, it has had many local and national industries that have played important roles in providing employment as well as producing innovative and new products over the last century. More…
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Industry: Sugar Beet
Over the past eighty odd years the Sugar Factory has been the largest manufacturer in Carlow. It has employed hundreds of people in its various divisions from sugar production, packing, marketing, transport as well as in its other operations such as the lime works and Erin Foods. More…
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Personalities
Reflect on the contribution by Carlow people and their descendants who have made significant contributions to local, national and international life. Read about some of our scientists, thespians and revolutinaries. More…
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Sport
Sport plays an important social role in Ireland with a variety of sports been played from our national game of Gaelic games to rugby, soccer and the very popular horseracing. More…
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Transport
Good use has been made of the River Barrow over the centuries for the transportation of goods and it was one reason for the early fortifications being located there. Up until 1960, the Barrow Navigation provided a regular transport link for heavy goods. More…
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