Carlow
in County Carlow of Leinster, Ireland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.841 and -6.926 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 50' 26" and W -6° 55' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:39 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 8:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Carlow

Carlow in County Carlow (Leinster) with it's 20,055 habitants is a town located in Ireland about 2,727 mi (or 4,389 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Time in Carlow is now 06:39 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Carlow, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Kilkenny Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in a distance of 82 mi (or 132 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there is an option about 28 mi (or 45 km). away. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kilkenny, Portlaoise, Naas, Waterford and Loch Garman. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 49% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Avlon House Bed & Breakfast

Address
0,4 mi
Green Lane, Dublin Road
. Carlow
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: closed


Seven Oaks

Address
0,1 mi
Athy Road
Carlow
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Woodford Dolmen

Address
0,8 mi
Kilkeney Road
Carlow
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

JJ Power vs Patrick O'Connor Muay Thai Fight Night Carlow

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 35:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: brendon basnayake

Class A. 5 Rounds - 2 minutes each. Muay Thai Fight Night Carlow @ Tower, Dinn Ri Hotel on 26th October 2013.


Zumbathon 2012 Zumba Carlow Grease

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 11:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zumba Carlow


Introduction to Carlow's Great War

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 08:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Co. Carlow Military Museum

Introduction to Carlow's Great War by Co. Carlow Military Museum.


Residential Apartments, Shamrock Plaza Carlow

Published: October 03, 2009
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: monacoproperty

See examples of the exclusive residential apartments at the Shamrock Plaza in Carlow. See www.shamrockplaza.ie for more info.


UpStairs Carlow Shopping Centre May17, 2014

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LP Ireland

Car lights do shine in this area, but not where the light in this clip is. Not too sure of its source.


Timelaps of a little walk near Carlow (backpack view)

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 01:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johan Vink

My first timelaps with the SJ4000 fastened on my backpack Link to the full track: http://www.sports-tracker.com/workout/johanvink/1i0dpeqcvoc25qdt.


Carlow Floods 2009

Published: August 01, 2013
Length: 54:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Preda morph

A brief video showing the floods that hit Carlow town on the 20th of November 2009.


Lleisiau Llanbabs St Mary Carlow

Published: April 15, 2012
Length: 13:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Jones

Gwyl Ban Geltaidd Carolw 2012. Lleisau Llanbabs.


Carlow Rugby Club Party Decoration - 12th April 2014

Published: April 14, 2014
Length: 39:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CelebrateIt.ie

A party we decorated at Carlow Rugby Club on 12th April 2014.


Retail Space in Shamrock Plaza Carlow

Published: October 03, 2009
Length: 01:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: monacoproperty

View examples of the types of retail space available in the Shamrock Plaza Carlow. Our retail units are finished to the highest standard. See www.shamrockplaza.ie for more info.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Institute of Technology, Carlow

The Institute of Technology, Carlow (ITC), is located to the south of Carlow, Ireland on the Kilkenny Road. It was the first such college announced and located in 1964.

Located at 52.8277, -6.9358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Carlow (town), Educational institutions established in 1970, Education in Carlow (town), Universities and colleges in the Republic of Ireland

St. Patrick's, Carlow College

St Patrick's, Carlow College, founded in 1782 by Dr James Keefe, then Roman Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, and his co-adjutor Bishop Daniel Delany, and opened in 1793, is a college in Carlow, Ireland. Initially he attempted to open a seminary in Tullow, but instead took out a 999 year lease on the present site. It is notable for educating many Catholic priests, but also provides courses in Humanities and Social Studies to the laity.

Located at 52.838, -6.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Carlow (town), Educational institutions established in the 1780s, Education in Carlow (town), Roman Catholic seminaries, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the Republic of Ireland, Universities and colleges in the Republic of Ireland, Religion in County Carlow

Battle of Carlow

The Battle of Carlow took place in Carlow town, Ireland on 25 May 1798 when Carlow rebels rose in support of the 1798 rebellion which had begun the day before in County Kildare.

Located at 52.836, -6.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Massacres of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, Battles of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, History of County Carlow

St Leo's College, Carlow

St. Leo's College is an-all girls voluntary secondary school founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1839. It is situated on the Dublin Road in Carlow, Ireland. There are roughly 900 students attending St. Leo's.

Located at 52.8424, -6.9227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Carlow (town), Education in Carlow (town), Girls' schools in the Republic of Ireland, Secondary schools in County Carlow, Sisters of Mercy schools, Educational institutions established in 1839, 1839 establishments in Ireland

Graiguecullen GAA

Graiguecullen GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from County Laois, Ireland. The club played in Carlow for many years but in 1926 they were suspended. The club then chose to play in Laois and have being doing so ever since. The club were winners of thirteen Carlow Senior Football Championship Titles (the last of which was in 1925) and twelve Laois Senior Football Championship titles, the last of which was in 1965.

Located at 52.8419, -6.94218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Laois, Gaelic football clubs in County Laois

Carlow railway station

Carlow railway station serves the town of Carlow in County Carlow. It is a station on the Dublin to Waterford intercity route. The station has two platforms. The far-side platform is only used when two trains are in the station at once, as it is not accessible other than by footbridge.

Located at 52.8409, -6.9226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Carlow (town), Iarnród Éireann stations in County Carlow, Railway stations in County Carlow, Railway stations opened in 1846

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin (Irish: Deoise Chill Dara agus Leithghlinn) is a Roman Catholic diocese in eastern Ireland. It is one of six suffragan dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin and is subject to the Archdiocese of Dublin. The see is currently sede vacante.

Located at 52.8306, -6.9317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Religion in County Kildare, 1694 establishments

Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow

The Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin located in Carlow town. The cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1833. It is known for its beautifully detailed spire which makes it on of the highest points in town. Across from the Cathedral is a much larger church called St. Mary's which is not a Catholic church but was built to be one. The Cathedral is built beside St.

Located at 52.8369, -6.92806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Republic of Ireland, Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Religion in County Carlow

Carlow Vocational School

Carlow Vocational School is a second-level educational establishment in Carlow, Ireland. It can trace its origins back to the nineteenth century when classes commenced at various locations in the town under the Technical Instruction Act of 1898. Some years later, in 1918, the celebrated playwright, George Bernard Shaw donated the Assembly Rooms to the people of Carlow for the promotion of technical education. Classes were centralised in these Assembly Rooms on Dublin Street from 1923 onwards.

Located at 52.8277, -6.9358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Carlow, County Carlow, Secondary schools in County Carlow


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Carlow, Ceatharlach