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6 Jun

Samhain Festival 2026 – Stay at Avlon House Bed & Breakfast

The spirit of Samhain Festival 2026 extends far beyond the festival’s main venues. From 22nd October to 1st November, the festival spills out across Carlow, bringing live music, traditional sessions, folklore, film and family entertainment to venues throughout the county.

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17 May

Historic Gardens in County Carlow: Two Very Different Garden Escapes

County Carlow has a slightly unfair advantage when it comes to gardens. There are historic estates, walled gardens, woodland walks and remarkable collections scattered across the county, far more than we could possibly fit into one blog post, or one weekend for that matter!

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27 Apr

Brownshill Dolmen: How on Earth Did They Move That Stone?

There is one question that refuses to go away when you stand beneath Brownshill Dolmen in County Carlow: How did they get that rock/stone up there?

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22 Mar

Don’t Let the Summer Showers Dampen Your Spirits: A Cheerful Carlow Escape

Ah, the Irish summer: that magical time of year when you can enjoy sunshine, drizzle, a gust of wind and artistic cloud formations to marvel at, all before you’ve finished your first cuppa of the day.

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25 Feb

Spring & Easter Walks in Carlow: Now Booking for 2026

Avlon House B&B guests adore visiting Carlow in Spring, which is one of the finest times to explore the gentle landscapes and rolling hills of County Carlow.

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22 Jan

Spring in Carlow: Two Irish Celebrations Worth Booking Early

Late Winter & Early Spring in Ireland brings with it a renewed sense of celebration, tradition and togetherness — and here in Carlow, two of the most important dates on the Irish calendar arrive in quick succession.

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21 Dec

Carlow Calling: Local Knowledge, Warm Hospitality, Real Experiences

At Avlon House Bed and Breakfast, our bed and breakfast here in Carlow, we believe that where you stay should reflect the spirit of the place you’re visiting.

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11 Nov

Celebrate December in Carlow — Make It a Stay, Not Just a Trip

There’s nothing like December in County Carlow has a wonderful festive atmosphere, charming Christmas lights, nights out for reunion dinners or work parties, and local events that bring the whole town and county together.

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9 Oct

Experience, Not Just Accommodation: The Real Value of an Irish B&B

By choosing Avlon House B&B, you’re also helping to keep a cherished Irish tradition alive. Bed and breakfasts have always been part of our cultural landscape: places where stories are shared, communities grow, and visitors get to see the real Ireland.

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25 Sep

Celebrate Samhain the Irish Way – In the Heart of Carlow

October is here again which always signals there’s a special magic in the Irish air. Before the carved pumpkins, costumes, and candy buckets made their way across the world, we had Samhain — the original Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.

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