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Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co Carlow |
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Altamont Garden known as the most romantic garden in Ireland,
Altamont is an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens
located on a 100 acre estate. Whilst still little known, it ranks
in the top ten of Irish gardens. A fascinating walk through the
Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen with its canopy of ancient
oaks leads to the majestic River Slaney.
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Ballon Garden And Craft Centre |
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Established garden with a fine
collection of dwarf conifers, perennials
and shrubs. Just off main Bunclody
(Rosslare) Carlow Road, 1/4 mile from
Ballon Village on Bunclody side. Twelve
miles from Carlow, nine miles from
Bunclody.
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Carlow Castle, Carlow Town, Co Carlow |
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Carlow Castle was built in the 13th century overlooking the
Barrow. Unfortunately, much of it was destroyed in the 18th
century and only two towers can be seen today.
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Carlow County Museum, Town Hall, Carlow
Town, Co Carlow |
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Carlow County Museum a member of the
Local Authority Museum’s Network ( LAMN
). The County Museum has a growing
collection of over 5,000 artefacts and
represents a wide range of periods and
topics. The Museum works closely with
the National Museum of Ireland,
particularly in the area of
Archaeological Finds and is designated
to collect such finds on its behalf for
County Carlow. A new Museum premises is
being developed in the former
Presentation Convent on College Street,
Carlow Town and therefore until further
notice the Museum is closed. |
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