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Kennedy Avenue, Carlow Town
publicbuilding places of interest Fairgreen Shopping Centre represents one of the largest and most
County Carlow Military Museum, Old Church, St. Dympnas, Athy Rd, innovative private sector retail developments in the region. The centre
Carlow. Web: www.countycarlowmilitarymuseum.com. The museum commenced trading in October 2003 and has continued to grow from
was founded in 1995 and takes a unique look at Ireland’s military strength to strength; the opening of Phase 2 in May 2005 has further
history both internationally and locally. Displays include the Irish complimented this growth. With high street brand names such as
Defence Forces, the Carlow Militia, a First World War exhibition and a Tesco, Heatons, Next and River Island to mention but a few, Fairgreen
display focusing on the Irish War of Independence and Irish Civil War Shopping Centre is the place to shop in the South East.
including fascinating audio/visual footage of these events. See the Carlow Shopping Centre, Kennedy Avenue, Carlow. Tel: (059) 913
part that Carlow played in armoured vehicle production in the 1940s. 0211; Fax: (059) 913 4568; Web: www.carlowshoppingcentre.com.
The Medieval soldier exhibit is also well worth a visit. Developed in 1994 on the site of the old Town Gaol, Carlow Shopping
Centre retains some of its old features such as The Gate House,
pointofinterest activities & pastimes Governor’s House and Main Wall. Located in the heart of Carlow town,
The Gordon Bennett Route, Carlow Tourism Office (corner College the Centre features fashion shops, a three-screen cinema, restaurant,
Street / Tullow Street); Tel: (059) 913 1554; Email: music and game store, hairdressers, health and beauty store,
info@carlowtourism.com. You don’t need a racing car to enjoy the 104 bookshop and newsagents, along with Superquinn – one of Ireland’s
mile route today, in fact the more leisurely the pace, the better. The leading grocery stores. Pedestrian access is located off Kennedy
Route runs into Carlow Town (watch out for the signs) and there are Avenue and car park is accessible through Potato Market and Tullow
lots of places to visit featured in the free route guide – the Sensory Street.
Gardens at the Delta Centre, County Carlow Military Museum, Carlow
Town Park, Carlow Castle and Duckett’s Grove to mention but a few. CLONEGAL AND THE WATCH
Large map boards in Carlow town, near the Courthouse, provide ample These charming twin villages rest in a valley between the Blackstairs
information on the area. In 2007 the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car and Wicklow Mountains, straddling the meeting place of the rivers
Club will hold an annual Gordon Bennett Rally in Carlow from 8-10 Slaney and Derry where Counties Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford meet.
June with their headquarters in Mount Wolseley Hilton, Tullow. Clonegal (‘Cluain na nGall’ or ‘the Meadow of the Stranger’) is home
to Clonegal Castle (also known as Huntington Castle), which was the
shopping shopping ancient seat of the Esmonde family and has more recently served as
Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Barrack Street, Carlow, Co. Carlow. Tel: the setting for many TV documentaries. Visitors to Huntington Castle
(059) 914 3500; Fax: (059) 914 3502; Web: www.fairgreen.ie. and Gardens can view its extensively restored grounds, ancient vine
Full Irish Breakfast
Country Kitchen
Freshly Baked Breads and Scones
Haddens Centre, Carlow.
Speciality Teas, and Coffee Available
Established over 20 years
Open 8AM to 6PM
Selection of Daily Hot Lunches
Tel: (059) 914 0613 Also Lasagne, Quiches, Shepherds Pie
Savoury Baked Potato
Extensive Salad Bar including Home
Cooked Meats
Open on Sundays from March to November from 2-5pm. Wide Selection of Homemade Desserts
Group tours for other days and times please contact us.
and Cakes
Sandwiches, Filled Rolls and Pannis
Old Church, St. Dympnas, Athy Road, Carlow Town
Email: enquiries@countycarlowmilitarymuseum.com
Fresh Juice and Smoothie Bar
Web: www.countycarlowmilitarymuseum.com
including Ice Cream section
94 the south east
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