Tullow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cradledin central Ireland beside the clear, shallow waters of the River Slaney, themarket town of Tullow is undoubtedly one of CountyCarlow’s loveliest getaways. A time capsule lovingly preserved in theIrish countryside, Tullow has a history datingback to the medieval period. Today it still retains much of its past quiet paceof life.

VisitTullow and you can expect to enjoy a range ofoutdoor activities: there is trout and salmon fishing on the river, Gaelicsports, golf on the fairways of MountWolsely Hotel and Golf Resort or just a relaxing visit to theenchanting AltamontGardens. With excellent shopping to complement all that naturalbeauty, a trip to Tullow guarantees a rejuvenatingbreak.

Fishingin Tullow

There’ssomething wonderfully soothing about sitting with a fishing rod on the banks ofa fish-filled river. If you’ve never been fishing, then this is your idealchance. Famous for its excellent stocks of wild trout and salmon, fishing onthe River Slaney is a delightful way to kick back and relax, whether you’re anexpert angler or a novice. For the twitchers out there, the river is alsoabundant with birdlife, including swans, herons, kingfishers andoystercatchers.

LisnavaghHouse

Situatedon an estate just north of Tullow, the strikingLisnavagh House is the seat of Barons Rathdonnell. The original house was builtin the 17th century, and the current building was renovated in theearly 2000s. Now a popular wedding venue, as well as hosting regular outdoortheatre, exhibitions and yoga retreats, you’ll definitely want to pay a visitto this historic and cultural County Carlowgem.

Altamount Gardens in Tullow

Just to the south of Tulloware the breathtaking Altamount Gardens. Situatedon a large estate, the gardens blend historic landscaping with modern twists.Known locally as ‘the jewel in Ireland's gardening crown’, Altamount is arather underrated attraction, which boasts exceptional woodland and a range of rareand common flowers and plants. With both the lake and the rippling rivernearby, Altamount is a haven for any botanist.

Tullow Museum

Want to learn more about the area? Then you couldhead to Tullow’s free museum, situated in an oldMethodist church beside the River Slaney Bridge. With a great spectrum ofartefacts, objects of historical interest and photography on display, there’sno better way to learn about Tullow’s chequeredand colourful past.

GaelicSports in Tullow

Withits own Gaelic Athletics’ Association sports club, Tullowis an excellent place to see some traditional Irish sports in action,particularly if your visit coincides with a local competition. From hurling andhandball to football and rounders, if you’re lucky you might even get to seesome authentic Irish dancing, before everyone heads to the pub!

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Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort
4 out of 5
Wolseley Estate, Tullow, Carlow
The price is ₹11,187 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
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