County Carlow

Go With The Flow Canoeing

+353 087 2529700. the river barrow from a different perspective.

 

Carlow is not well known for its sporting success, particularly in the popular games of Gaelic Football and Hurling, where the county teams usually make an early exit in the championship each year. However, the county has had significant success in other sports, with many local competitors doing well at both national and international levels. Coarse angling is making a strong come back in Carlow with a local club running several matches throughout the year, so much so that Carlow Coarse Angling Supplies based in Graiguecullen opened this year to facilitate coarse anglers in their pursuit of a good days catch. Call Gerry on 00353 5991 37664 for details or visit (http://www.carlowcoarsean...)

A concise directory of all of the sports clubs in County Carlow whose services can be availed of by locals and visitors alike is available from County Council website Adobe Reader required (http://www.countycarlow.i...). Note that some contact details have changed and new clubs have formed since this directory was produced.

Carlow has a pleasant blend of history, scenery and modern attractions.

KCLR 96fm's Community Diary airs daily at 11:45AM, 2:45PM and 5:45PM. As a free-of-charge advertising service, it is good at outlining upcoming events and activities taking place across Counties Carlow and Kilkenny. Its listings are also available online (http://www.kclr96fm.com/c...).

In August each year, the Carlow Floral Festival (http://www.carlowfloralfe...) takes place. Carlow's status as the "floral county" is recognised in this county-wide gardening, flora and nature extravaganza. The nine-day festival is attended by well-known broadcasters and includes demonstrations, nature trails, workshops, music and entertainment.

golf

Carlow is famed for its golf courses (http://www.carlowtourism....), and is within easy reach of facilities in neighbouring counties, like The K Club (http://www.kclub.ie/) which hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup. The county itself is home to five high quality facilities, including the Killerig Golf Resort and the Mount Wolseley in Tullow, both of which have four star accommodation on-site.

theatre and arts

In September 2009, Carlow Local Authorities launched their long-awaited multi-arts venue, Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre (http://www.gbshawtheatre.ie). The building is designed by UK architect Terry Pawson and boasts four galleries and a 290 seat theatre with a programme of local, national and international work in the visual and performing arts. It is in the grounds of St. Patrick's College, beside Carlow Cathedral in the centre of Carlow town.

Several schools across the county produce musicals each year usually around October including St. Leo's and the Presentation College in Carlow town.