County Carlow is approximately 90 kms from the airports and ferry ports of Dublin and Rosslare in the sunny South-East of Ireland. Carlow is the perfect base for touring the counties of Wexford, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Kildare and Laois and there are several popular hotels worth a visit.

There is a wealth of historical and archaeological artifacts in Carlow. At one stage Carlow was the stronghold of the Anglo-Normans and many relics of that and other times are still to be found. It is not uncomeon to see dolmens or pre-Christian tombs in Carlow.

Carlow is close to the Wilcklow mountains and the scenery and landscape, valleys and rivers have made the Carlow a popular county for touring. The Carlow Garden Trail is made up of many different types of gardens, from old restored gardens that have been maintained through the years to new gardens which are maturing beautifully over time. This part of Ireland is often referred to as the 'Switzerland of Ireland' because of its outstanding natural beauty.

There are planty of outdoor activities in Carlow. Visitors can choose from golf, boating, fishing, canoeing, horse riding, swimming or quad biking. There are many parts of Carlow that are great for walking.

Other places worth visiting in Carlow include:

• Clonmore Castle, Clonmore
• Ballymoon and Ballyloughan Castles Bagenalstown
• Carlow Castle, Carlow town
• Huntington Castle, Clonegal
• Duckett's Grove, near Carlow town
• Browneshill Dolmen, near Carlow town
• Rathnageeragh Castle, Myshall
• Black Castle, Leighlinbridge

If you are interested in tracing your family roots, you should get in touch with The Carlow Genealogy Project, Old School, College Street, Carlow.

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