Carlow Castle, Carlow

Name: Carlow Castle
Address: Carlow, Ireland

#2 among attractions in Carlow

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Carlow Castle is located near to the River Barrow in County Carlow, Ireland. It was built between 1207 and 1213, and is a National Monument of Ireland. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1207 (817 years ago)Coordinates: 52°50'11"N, 6°56'9"W

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Carlow Ireland

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Carlow Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlow County Museum, Cathedral of the Assumption, County Carlow Military Museum, County Buildings.

~1710 ftE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Carlow County Museum, Carlow
9 min walk • Carlow County Museum is a museum documenting the history of County Carlow. Located on College Street in Carlow town, the building was originally the Presentation Convent; it also houses the County Library and Archives.
~1790 ftE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow
9 min walk • The Cathedral of the Assumption is both the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin and the parish church for the cathedral parish.
0.6 miNE
Military museum, History museum, Museum
County Carlow Military Museum, Carlow
15 min walk • County Carlow Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the military history of County Carlow and its people. It is located in the former church on the grounds of St. Dympna's Hospital in Carlow town.
~1710 ftNE
City hall
County Buildings, Carlow
9 min walk • The County Buildings are a municipal facility in Athy Road, Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
St. Patrick's, Carlow
11 min walk • St Patrick's, Carlow College, is a liberal arts college located in Carlow, Ireland. The college is the second oldest third level institution in Ireland have been founded in 1782 by James Keefe, then Roman Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, and his co-adjutor bishop Daniel Delany.
0.7 miNE
52°50'41"N • 6°55'35"W
Delta Sensory Gardens, Carlow
18 min walk • Garden, Park
1.1 miNE
Monuments and statues
Ceatharloch, Carlow
28 min walk • Michael Warren is an Irish sculptor who produces site-specific public art. Inspired by Oisín Kelly, his art teacher at St Columba's College, Michael Warren studied at Bath Academy of Art, at Trinity College Dublin and, from 1971 to 1975, at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. He now lives and works in Co. Wexford.
0.7 miS
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow
18 min walk • Institute of Technology Carlow is one of the largest technology colleges in Ireland, with campuses in Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow, and part-time provision elsewhere in Ireland. It will become a founding constituent institute of Technological University for the South East in May 2022.
1.1 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Dr Cullen Park, Carlow
28 min walk • Dr Cullen Park, known for sponsorship reasons as Netwatch Cullen Park, is a GAA stadium in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland. It is the home of the Carlow Gaelic football and hurling teams. It has a capacity of 21,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carlow Castle?

Nearby attractions include Carlow County Museum, Carlow (9 min walk), County Buildings, Carlow (9 min walk), Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow (9 min walk), St. Patrick's, Carlow (11 min walk).

How to get to Carlow Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carlow Castle:

Bus

Carlow Coach Park • Lines: Dublin Airport - Waterford - Tra, Tramore - Waterford - Dublin Air (11 min walk)
Carlow IT • Lines: 4-X4, 73, 873, Dublin Airport - Waterford - Tra, Tramore - Waterford - Dublin Air (11 min walk)

Train

Carlow Train Station (17 min walk)
Carlow (17 min walk)