Carlow Towns & Villages

Rolling hills with rich river valleys dotted with farms and sites of archaeological and historical significance, the towns and villages of County Carlow offer many interesting places to visit. If you wish to experience traditional rural life in Ireland and learn more about its cultural heritage, Carlow is the ideal place to discover it.

	Bagenalstown Otherwise known as Muine Bheag, Bagenalstown is sited on a pleasant reach of the River Barrow and derives its name from Walter Bagenal, who founded the town in the 18th century. More details +
	Borris A beautiful, untouched town full of charm and heritage nestling in the fertile valley of the River Barrow, below the curve of the Blackstairs Mountains. More details +
	Carlow Town Carlow stands at the confluence of the Barrow and Burrin rivers. Tradition has it that the junction of the two rivers once formed four lakes and the name 'Carlow' in fact means Four Lakes. More details +
	Clonegal Clonegal Historic Village is situated in a setting that might be Switzerland, with a backdrop of tree clad hills, this pretty village is a joy to walk in, explore and discover. More details +
	Leighlinbridge Much of the town of Leighlinbridge on the River Barrow has the air of an earlier century, with its ruined castle standing guard over the 14th century bridge and the old malt houses rising behind it. More details +
	Rathvilly Rathvilly - in Irish Ráth Bhile, or ring fort of the trees derives its name from one of a series of raths or circular earthworks built on the eastern side of the River Barrow. Today Rathvilly is a picturesque village in North Carlow, with parish boundaries bordering counties Kildare and Wicklow. More details +
	St. Mullins The picturesque village of St. Mullins in South Carlow is a scenic and charming Barrow-side village with an impressive ecclesiastical history. More details +
	Tullow Tullow is a small farming town located in the River Slaney Valley in the midst of rich, fertile agricultural land. Tullow is also the ancestral home of the famous Wolseley family - Frederick York Wolseley gave his name to the Wolseley car. More details +