Why go
- Town in County Carlow, Ireland.
- Served by Hacketstown Aerodrome.
History
Carlow is the county town of County Carlow, in the south-east of Ireland, 84 km (52 mi) from Dublin. At the 2022 census, it had a population of 27,351, the twelfth-largest urban centre in Ireland.
Where to stay
Green Lane, Dublin Rd, Carlow, R93 NT26, Ireland · carlowbedandbreakfast.com
2 Burrin St, Carlow, R93 V5N3, Ireland · booking.com
Kilkenny Rd, Carlow, Ireland · barrowville.com
Kilkenny Rd, Mortarstown Upper, Co. Carlow, R93 N207, Ireland · woodforddolmenhotel.ie
37 Dublin St, Carlow, R93 W7W4, Ireland · theclinkboutiquehotel.com
21 Tullow St, Carlow, R93 TW86, Ireland · dinnri.com
Athy Rd, Carlow, Ireland · sevenoakshotel.com
Graigue, Portlaoise Road, Co. Carlow, Ireland · talbotcarlow.ie
Hay Market, Carlow, Ireland · ewingscarlow.com
Green Ln, Rathnapish, Dublin Road, Co. Carlow, Ireland · greenlanehouse.ie
Old Dublin Rd, Carlow, Ireland
Charlotte St, Carlow, R93 A2R6, Ireland
Indoor
14 Dublin St, Carlow, R93 HA26, Ireland · redsetterbandb.ie
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:30-18:00; Th,Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-18:00 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa 17:00-01:00; Su 17:00-00:00; We, Th 17:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · College Street, Carlow, R93 YH95 · mimosawinebar.com
Coffee, Cake, Cafe · Features: step-free access · Tullow Street, Carlow · waterlilies.webflow.io
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Staplestown Road, Carlow
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr-Su 16:00-00:30 · goldenaromacarlow.ie
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · weepingthaiger.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 6 Kennedy Street, Carlow, R93 T9Y6
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Burger, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Italian/Mediterranean restaurant
Pizza, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Pizza/Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Restaurant · restaurant · 76 Tullow Street, Carlow, R93 NY70
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Unit 1 Castleview, Carlow
Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Cafe · Features: step-free access · Barrack Street, Carlow
Cafe · Features: step-free access
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Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant · 9 Kennedy Street, Carlow, R93 TE83
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream · Barrack Street, Carlow
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Airports
Kilkenny Airport (KKY) 32 km to the centre
Kilkenny, KK, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Hacketstown Aerodrome 26 km to the centre
Hacketstown, CW, IE
Maganey Airstrip 7 km to the centre
Maganey Lower, KE, IE
Killamaster Airstrip 8.4 km to the centre
Killamaster, CW, IE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hacketstown Aerodrome; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Carlow, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach