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Brownshill Portal Dolmen is a Neolithic portal tomb with a 100-tonne capstone, one of the largest in Europe, near Carlow town. Located in County Carlow, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.
Brownshill Portal Dolmen
A Neolithic portal tomb with a 100-tonne capstone, one of the largest in Europe, near Carlow town.
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Carlow Castle
A 13th-century castle built by William Marshal, of which the west wall and towers survive in Carlow town.
Altamont Gardens
A romantic 40-acre garden of sweeping lawns, ornamental lakes and a riverside walk, often called the jewel in…
Rathgall Ringfort
A large multi-vallate hillfort of the Bronze Age, with a later ringfort, near Shillelagh.
Dwyer McAllister Cottage
A remote mountain cottage where 1798 rebel Michael Dwyer hid from crown forces in the Wicklow hills.
Places to stay nearby
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Avlon House B&B
A 4-star B&B in Carlow town in Ireland’s Ancient East. A short walk to Carlow station. Rated 5 on Google.
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Carlow Guesthouse
A 3-star guesthouse in Carlow Town, Co. Carlow in Ireland’s Ancient East. 4.3 km from Carlow. Rated 4.5 on Google.
Seven Oaks Hotel
A 4-star hotel in Carlow town in Ireland’s Ancient East. A short walk to Carlow station.
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Charlotte Rooms @ The Ritz Centre
A hostel in Carlow town in Ireland’s Ancient East. A short walk to Carlow station.
