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Carlow, Ireland

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.

Type CityPopulation 27,351

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Mimosa Bar de Tapas
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
Indoor
Waterlilies Café
Coffee, Cake, Cafe · Features: step-free access · Tullow Street, Carlow · waterlilies.webflow.io
Indoor
Golden Aroma
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr-Su 16:00-00:30 · goldenaromacarlow.ie
Indoor
Weeping Thaiger
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · weepingthaiger.ie
Indoor

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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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hacketstown Aerodrome 26 km to the centre
Hacketstown, CW, IE
Outdoor
Maganey Airstrip 7 km to the centre
Maganey Lower, KE, IE
Outdoor
Killamaster Airstrip 8.4 km to the centre
Killamaster, CW, IE
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Carlow, Ireland
Carlow, Ireland
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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

Irish Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Bus Éireann Expressway
Intercity coach