- Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow: Designed by Thomas A. Cobden. Completed in 1833, this Gothic Revival cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. It was the first Catholic cathedral built in Ireland after the 1829 Catholic Emancipation. Its 46-metre spire dominates Carlow town, and a carved wooden pulpit, now in Carlow County Museum, was a key feature. College Street, Carlow town.
- Saint Laserian’s Cathedral, Old Leighlin: Designed by Unknown (medieval, with later modifications). Founded by St Goban in the 6th century, this Church of Ireland cathedral hosted a 630 AD synod determining the date of Easter. Rebuilt in the 12th century, it features 1934 stained-glass windows by Catherine Amelia O’Brien. It remains one of six cathedrals in the Diocese of Cashel and Ossory. Old Leighlin, 12 km south of Carlow town.
- Saint Mary’s Church of Ireland, Carlow: Designed by Unknown (current building completed c. 1830s). Built on a site with religious use since the 17th century, this Gothic Revival church replaced earlier structures. It houses eight tubular bells played weekly and stands near the 6th-century St Croneybeg’s cell and St Mary’s Abbey, founded in 634. Church Street, Carlow town.
- Saint Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen: Constructed in the early 19th century, this Catholic church, formerly St Anna’s, showcases Gothic architecture. It serves the Graiguecullen community across the River Barrow from Carlow town, reflecting the area’s Catholic heritage. Athy Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow.
- Adelaide Memorial Church, Myshall: Designed by John Macduff Derick. Built in 1913 by Walter Butler in memory of his wife Adelaide, this Hiberno-Romanesque church features intricate stonework and a miniature round tower. It is considered an architectural treasure for its detailed craftsmanship. Myshall, 30 minutes from Carlow town.
- Scots Church, Carlow: Erected in the early 19th century, this Presbyterian church is one of only four Scots Churches in Ireland. Its simple design reflects Presbyterian values, and it remains Carlow’s largest Presbyterian congregation. Athy Road, Carlow town.
- Cloydagh Church, Clogrennan: Known as St John the Evangelist, this Church of Ireland church was built in 1803 with Board of First Fruits funding and reconstructed around 1870. Its rural setting near Clogrennan reflects its role in serving a small Anglican community. Clogrennan, near Carlow town.
- Saint Osnadh’s Church, Kellistown: This ruined Church of Ireland church, built in 1810, incorporates remnants of a medieval structure. Its elevated site offers views of Carlow’s countryside, and its austere design reflects early 19th-century First Fruits architecture. Kellistown, near Carlow town.
- Askea Holy Family Parish Church, Carlow: Opened in 1976, this Catholic church is nicknamed the “upside-down boat” for its unique, modern architectural style. It serves the Askea parish, reflecting mid-20th-century Catholic expansion in Carlow. Browneshill Road, Carlow town.
- Saint Lazarian’s Church, Leighlinbridge: This Catholic church, built in the 19th century, serves the Leighlinbridge community. Its Gothic Revival design complements the village’s historic character, tied to the nearby St Laserian’s Cathedral. Leighlinbridge, near Carlow town.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Carlow:
Ireland’s County Carlow combines historic landmarks with serene landscapes, with the Carlow Castle ruins and the nearby Altamont Gardens offering a mix of medieval and botanical appeal. The Barrow Way provides scenic riverside walks, while the Brownshill Dolmen, a prehistoric portal tomb, adds ancient history. Carlow is Ireland’s second smallest county by size (896 square km) and third smallest by population (61,968). Population peaked at 86,228 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 33,342 in 1961.In terms of hospitality, Carlow is Ireland’s 23rd most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.
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