Ireland's second-smallest county punches well above its size. Here are the Carlow attractions, walks and day trips worth your time, with the practical steer to plan a visit.
The best things to do in Kilkenny, from the castle and round tower to the medieval lanes, day trips and trad sessions, with honest local steers on what's worth your time.
What to do in Dunboyne, County Meath: the castle grounds, the greenway, Fairyhouse Racecourse, where to eat and drink, and the Boyne Valley sites a short drive away.
A local guide to the best things to do in Leixlip, Kildare: the Norman castle, St Catherine's Park, the Royal Canal, the Wonderful Barn and where Arthur Guinness first brewed.
A warm, local guide to the best things to do in Maynooth, Kildare: a free Norman castle, Ireland's largest science museum, the Royal Canal greenway and the food worth staying for.
A local guide to the best things to do in Celbridge, Kildare: Castletown House, free Liffey river walks, the town's pubs, and the nearby Kildare spots worth a full day.