The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in County Carlow, Province of Leinster

Located in Ireland’s ancient east region, Royal Oak Distillery is one of the largest independent manual whiskey distilleries in the country and the first to be developed in Carlow in over 200 years and is the only independent distillery in the world to produce all three types of Irish whiskey in one still house, namely – pot still, malt and grain.

In business since 1904. Local pub / accommodation. 15 Minutes drive to Kilkenny city. Very central location to visit the south east. 5 minutes walk to the river barrow walk way. Fantastic.

The Devils Menu Boutique Cookery School is based in the beautiful town of Graiguenamangh situated on the Carlow / Kilkenny border Join Chef John Whelan in his home for an intimate social & unique culinary experience. Using local produce, wild flowers and foraging John will bring you on a journey of flavour, colour, aromas and cuisines from around the world and share with you his experience, invaluable kitchen tips. John cooked in the legendary Quaglino's in London where he worked under Head Chef John Torode co-presenter of MasterChef UK. He cooked for celebrities, royalty and foreign dignitaries like the Queen Mother and Princess Diana at some of London's most iconic buildings and restaurants. Working at Michelin standards in Private Restaurants, Merchant and Swiss Banks have allowed John to develop a unique style and flair. Classes are for all levels of experience from Beginner to Master Classes. Private & Corporate Classes available on request. Cookery Demonstrations.

Welcome to Arboretum Your Home and Garden Heaven Commitment to excellence in customer service, high quality products, unbeatable choice and value for money has earned the Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven the coveted title of National Company of the Year 2016 by Retail Excellence Ireland. Based in Co. Carlow on a ten acre site, this family run business is a complete shopping experience with a Five Star award winning garden centre plus interior furnishings, a kitchen Store, fashion outlet, pet zone and home to the award winning Rachel's Garden Café. The Arboretum has also attracted other well-known brands to the centre joining forces with the Edinburgh Woollen Mill and ISE Garden and Forest Equipment which adds to its offering. An entire day can be devoted to just visiting the Arboretum so take some time out and relax with friends and family in the famous Rachel's Garden Café and treat yourself to some of its signature dishes made with the very best local Irish produce. The delicious tempting desserts are all made on the premises and customers' special dietary needs are catered for with gluten, sugar or dairy free options. There is a full children's menu with a playground and maze adjacent in the gardens to keep the little ones entertained. A trip to Arboretum is like no other so pop in store today We look forward to welcoming you!

Experience your world in a new way. See thought provoking art in the largest gallery space in Ireland. Watch great theatre.Iconic arts centre in the heart of Carlow town, with four world class gallery spaces and a 320-seat performance space.

Carlow County Museum is located in Carlow’s Cultural Quarter. Admission is free and is entered through the tourist office. Spanning four galleries, the museum has a wide collection of items and artefacts from Carlow county including the original gallows trapdoor from Carlow Gaol; the 6m carved pulpit from Carlow Cathedral; items from Carlow’s Sugar Factory, which operated for almost 80 years; the smoking pipe of Captain Myles Keogh, killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn; items relating to John Tyndall, the Carlow scientist who discovered the greenhouse effect; a 340 million-year-old fossilized squid; a special exhibition on St. Willibrord, an English monk who trained in Carlow before becoming the Patron Saint of Luxembourg; the last cigarette smoked by Kevin Barry, an 18-year-old medical student who was executed for his role in the Irish War of Independence; the printing press used by The Nationalist newspapers… and so much more!

County Carlow Military Museum , is open every Sunday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm since 2001. The Museum is run by a dedicated group of volunteers including local historians and authors. With many unique artifacts there is something for everyone at Co. Carlow Military Museum. We have many displays which include: 1798 rebellion, knights and armor, World War 1 World, War 2 Irish army timeline, Carlovians in uniform, War of Independence, United Nations Peace Keeping and a research area.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR CAFE/VISITOR CENTRE IS NOW OPEN ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12.30-4.30PM. MOULD MAKING SHOULD BE BOOKED ON OUR WEBSITE TO ENSURE PLACES AVAILABLE. YOU CAN PLACE BIRTHDAY, GIFT OR ANY CHOCOLATE GIFT OR COCOONING GIFT OR HAMPER ORDER ON OUR WEBSITE FOR COURIER DELIVERY. Handmade chocolate shop and ice-cream parlour. Visit, and make your own chocolate figure in advance, or just pop in for a tasty coffee with cake or one of our delicious ice-cream sundaes.

Omniplex Cinema Carlow boasts the very latest in sound and projection technology along with our famous and exclusive leather "rocker" chairs. A luxury 5-screen cinema located in the heart of Carlow Town, we broadcast many live events throughout the year in addition to all the latest blockbusters. Famed locally for our customer service and fresh popcorn, why not pay us a visit?