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Carlow

The capital of County Carlow, this town has the name of being the Celtic Centre of Ireland.

Near to the town is the tiny Sleaty Church, reputed to be where the oldest Christian manuscript - The Life of Saint Patrick - was said to have originated. Many fine, historical buildings will capture your interest, specifically the Cathedral which took more than 14 years from 1833. You will only be able to notice one wall and two towers of Carlow Castle - built in the 13th century, it was a ruin by 1765.

For a more complete site of historical interest, take a trip to Carlow's spectacular Brown Hills Dolmen - a field monument of huge proportions. As is often the case with these remnants of an ancient time, the purpose and history of this Megalithic structure is a mystery. The likeliest explanation is that it marks the burial of a local king but myth and conjecture have long since masked any known facts.

Despite the size of the town, it plays host to an impressive array of festivals throughout the year. These culminate in the Feile an Fhomhair Carlow which is a five day bilingual festival in October with an environmental theme.

Carlow's original name, Ceatharlach, is thought to have originated from the Irish for 'Four Lakes', though some historians have evidence to dispute this.

The history of the town can be traced to almost 4000 years ago. Both the town and the county of Carlow has numerous attractions of historical and pre-historical significance. For example, just a few minutes drive from Carlow town is the Brownshill Dolmen, boasting the largest capstone in Ireland, if not Europe.

Carlow was also very much a military town in it's past, because of it's strategic positioning - a fact which is reflected in the remains of the once masterful Carlow Castle.

COSMO BROWN @ THE RITZ
BROWNS CLUB, Tullow Street, CarlowCarlows new hotel is located on Tullow St, the towns principal social and shopping street.
19 ensuite bedrooms
Browns Club - Night club 4 nights Thurs - Sun
Café Bar
Conference & Meeting rooms
Function Rooms
Tel: (059) 9141384
Fax: (059) 9141398
Email: info@cosmobrown.com
Web: www.cosmobrown.com

IRISHMANS, THE
Court Place, Carlow
The Irishmans provides a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can relax in our old style traditional bar and newly renovated lounge.
Friendly, welcoming staff
Great sporting venue with satellite to capture all major sporting events from around the world
Private Parties and functions catered for
Car Parking available (caters for up to 60 cars)
Tel: (059) 9131171

NANCY WHISKEYS
The Haymarket, Carlow
Your Friendly Neighbourhood pub
Comfortable Surroundings
Friendly Attentive Staff
Loads of Parking
Live Music every weekend
Live Premiership Soccer, Rugby & GAA
Racing Channel daily
Tel: (059) 9135588

SHERIFF GUEVARA'S PUBLIC HOUSE & BISTRO BAR
11 Brown Street, Carlow
Full lunch & dinner menu
Only Lazer Juke Box in town
2 Tournament Pool Tables
Live music every Saturday night
Karoake Tues & Thurs
DJ's every Tues, Thurs & Sun
Poker Nights every Thursday
Function room available for parties & functions
Beer garden
Draft Pints €2.80 every Monday
Tel: (059) 9142172
Fax: (056) 7723639
Email: info@sheriffguevara.com
Web: www.sheriffguevara.com

BUZZ'S BAR
Tullow Street, Carlow
It's Where The Party's At ! .... Is Yours ?
Late Bar Thursday, Friday & Saturday until 1.30am
Late Bar Sunday until 1.00am
Private function area (seperate entrance)
Carvery Monday - Saturday
Live music Thursday & Sunday evenings
DJ's Friday - Sunday
Hen & Stag parties welcome
6 full size snooker tables & jukebox upstairs
Tel: (059) 9143307
Fax: (059) 9135515
Email: info@buzzs.com
Web: www.buzzs.com

CARPENTERS BAR & RESTAURANT
10 Barrack Street, Carlow
Traditional Bar, Lounge & Restaurant
Large Screens for all major sporting events
Functions catered for
Off License
Gaming Machines
Undertakers
Tel: (059) 9143059
Email: carpentersbar@yahoo.co.uk

CASTLE TAVERN BAR & OFF-LICENSE
Castle Street, Carlow
Carlow's original Rock bar
Juke Box
DJ Fri. Sat & Sun
Our off-license provides a full range of wines and exotic beers from around the world. Parties catered for
Tel: (059) 9140279 / 9176996
Fax: (0503) 7790851

FINEGAN'S BAR & OFF LICENSE
31 Tullow Street, Carlow
Comfortable & traditional surroundings
Functions & parties of all sizes catered for
Live music every weekend
Large screens for all weekend sporting events
Our off license provides you with a full range of wines and exotic beverages from around the globe.
Tel: (059) 9131233

LENNON'S
121 Tullow Street, Carlow
Modern & warm surroundings
Award winning food service
Lunches served daily 12am-4pm
Live music every weekend
Functions & parties catered for
Tel: (059) 9131575
Fax: (059) 9131579

MCHUGH'S COURTHOUSE HOTEL
38/39 Dublin Street, Carlow
With its central location and close to the River Barrow walkways, town park, shopping areas, other bars, restaurants and nightclubs, McHugh's Courthouse Hotel makes for an ideal place to stay.
All rooms En-Suite with bath
Live Entertainment every Friday & Saturday night in McHugh's Bar
Attractive a la carte menu in The Jury Room Restaurant
Conference room available
Tel: +353 59 91 33243
Fax: +353 59 91 33430
Email: info@mchughscourthousehotel.com
Web: www.mchughscourthousehotel.com

O'LOUGHLINS
Dublin Street, Carlow
Lively comfortable bar with a town center location
Fresh lunches served every day
Pool tables & dartboard
DJ's Thurdsay to Sunday
Student nights every Thursday
Tel: (059) 9132205
Fax: (059) 9141471

SCRAGGS ALLEY & NEXUS NITECLUB
12/13 Tullow Street, Carlow
Carlow's No.1 Student Venue
Coming Soon-Late Bar Thurs, Fri & Sat
Mon-Thurs, student promotions galore
Live Music every Monday & Sunday night
Function room available for parties & functions
NEXUS Niteclub every Tues, Thurs & Sat
On Tuesday nights NEXUS niteclub is Carlow Towns only late night venue
Tel: (059) 9140407/9142233
Fax: (059) 9130845