Avlon House Bed and Breakfast  

Single Room Rate €40-€70 ,
Double Room Rate €35.00-50.00 per person sharing
Let us introduce you to Avlon House an Irish Tourist Board approved traditional Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Carlow town. Thank you in advance for your support we look forward to welcoming you as our guest soon. Avlon House bed & breakfast, a Town house of charm and character, with private car parking, offers visitors a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the Town, yet it is only a few minutes stroll from the heart of this Market town that is our county capital. The house was sensitively constructed & decorated in 2007 to include modern creature comforts. Bedrooms are decorated with traditional furnishings and have spacious elegant en-suite, power showers, direct dial telephones, hair dryers, trouser press, Tea coffee facilities broadband access and multi channel televisions. Toiletries, Mineral water, ect are supplied with our compliments. You are assured of a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the warm and cozy guest lounges where open fires await you wether your browsing through the books or catching up with your favorite soap on TV. Guests awaken to the smell of freshly cooked local foods. Breakfast served in our well appointed dining room is leisurely and relaxed between 7-10 each morning. A full breakfast menu is provided which changes with the season, and always includes vegetarian dishes. Shopping centres, Restaurants, Bars & the public transport systems are within easy walking distance; we are an ideal base, if working in town, exploring the city or the south east of the country. It is important to us that you enjoy your stay and if you have any particular needs let us know. For us, sharing our home with is a special treat, and with only five guest bedrooms, we will always have time to talk to you. After almost 20 years operating in Carlow’s accommodation sector we personally guarantee the product is among the best in town & our 2007 rates represent exceptional value for the high quality of accommodation we provide. Whether you are visiting Carlow for several nights, or only one, we invite you to stay with us and enjoy the rich history of our Town. Regards Gerard Mc Cormack & Tom Donagher

Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Fridge, Dishwasher , Microwave, Coffee Maker, Dryer , TV, Cable, Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, and more...

Cancellation Policy: 48 hrs before arrival, or first nights accommodation will be charged

Children are welcome.

Breakfast: Juice, Cereal,Cereal Bars, yogurt, Cheese on Buffet Followed by Cooked Breakfast Full Irish Scrambled Egg & smoke salmon Egg Benidict Bacon & Sausage Sausage & Egg Fried Fish of the day Continental Breakfast All served with Tea, Coffee

Driving Directions: Situated in the Sunny South East of Ireland, approximately 90 km from the Ferrys and Airports of Dublin, Rosslare and Waterford, Carlow is one of Ireland's most charming inland counties. Its' central location offers the perfect base to explore the bordering counties of Wexford, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Kildare and Laois. Carlow is very accessible to the major centers of the Sunny South East and Dublin Dublin - 80 KM Kilkenny - 36KM Waterford - 84 KM Rosslare - 80 KM We are located on the N9 (main Dublin waterford road 5 min walk of Carlow town Centre. From Dublin Go Straight through 2 round abouts at Braun and we are located 900m on right before stat oil, From waterford follow N9 through all traffic lights (3 sets) under rail way bridge and the we are 500m on left just past statoil.

Local Area Attractions: A Rich Cultural Heritage Written Deep into the Landscape Experience a variety of heritage attractions throughout Route 1, Route 2 and Route 3 such as Brownshill Dolmen just outside Carlow, the very famous Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary, the Dunbrody ship in Co. Wexford and and of course, Kilkenny Castle. If you want to see what rural life in is really like in the South East,take a trip to the scenic village of Inistioge or visit the charming Barrow-side village of St. Mullins. Carlow Route 1 http://www.southeasttourism.ie/content.asp?id=239 Carlow Route 2 http://www.southeasttourism.ie/content.asp?id=240 Carlow Route 3 http://www.southeasttourism.ie/content.asp?id=241 WeatherReports.com Golf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carlow is a golfer's paradise - regardless of your skills or ability, you will find an impressive variety of golfing facilities to suit all levels. The novice is also well catered for with driving ranges, pitch & putt and par 3's. All of the courses listed here aim to provide the golfer – whether beginner or advanced - with an unforgettable experience and a warm, friendly welcome. For non-golfing partners and families, there is a treasure trove of places to visit and things to do, which are listed elsewhere in this guide. Local Golf Course Information Public Gardens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Carlow Garden Trail features many different types of gardens and parks including great old gardens that have been lovingly restored and maintained throughout the years, and smaller gardens which are maturing beautifully with time. Award winning garden centres and forest parks complement the joy of a visit here. Carlow Gardens Information Tourist Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tourist Information Office College Street, Carlow tel/fax: (059) 9170776 Carlow Tourism, Dublin Street, Carlow tel: (059) 9130411 fax: (059) 9130477 Annual Events -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eigse Arts Festival, every year mid-June Walking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miles of towpaths along the river Barrow for those that like serious walking. Higher up, the lovely Mount Leinster Way offers a challenging adventure, while not so challenging are the rural Kilkenny hills overlooking Carlow and its surrounds.

Onsite Activities: To commemorate the Year of the Barrow 2007, the Heritage Boat Association will visit the River Barrow in a flotilla of old commercial canal boats, which until 1960, operated on Ireland’s inland waterways. Superb views to be enjoyed from the quayside in each town. 14th & 15th April Athy 21st & 22nd April Carlow 28th & 29th April Leighlinbridge 5th – 7th May Bagenalstown 12th & 13th May Leighlinbridge 19th & 20th May Carlow 26th & 27th May Athy Water Festival Date Event Description 1st April All Ireland Parade Championships, Bagenalstown Ireland’s top marching bands showcase their talent - www.marchingbands.ie T: 086-3016360 4th April Gowran Park, Races T: 056-7726225 8th & 9th April Leinster Classic Motor Cycle Club Motor cycle show in Carlow town, beside Railway Station. No. 1 Bike Show in Ireland Auto jumble, trade stands and bikes for sale 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.T: 059-6481018 www.lcmcc.com 29th April Gowran Park Races T: 056-7726225 1st – 6th May Barrow Gold Treasure Hunt The Barrow Gold is a large 19 carat gold coin with proof certificate. The treasure will be found by solving all the clues and coming up with the right answer that leads to the treasure. Hunting ground will be from Athy to New Ross along the Barrow. Tune into local station KCLR for more details or telephone 086-3016360 4th – 6th May Readers & Writers Festival, Graignamanagh A fantastic weekend of literary and cultural events featuring storytelling, poetry readings, workshops and book signings. Contact: Bryan Roberts T: 059- 9724246 W; www.booktownireland.com 5th – 7th May Bagenalstown Festival of Boats, on quayside in Bagenalstown T: 086-3016360 6th May Victor McCalmont Listed Fillies Stakes, Gowran Park T: 056-7726225 12th – 13th May Carlow Stages Rally Car stages rally featuring some of the most prominent rally drivers in Ireland –Carlow and surrounding areas. Headquarters of the event: The Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow. Contact: Mr Declan Grogan T: 059-9131337 20th May Gowran Park Races T: 056-7726225 31st May – 17th June Wexford Opera Festival Wexford Festival is Ireland’s opera highlight, its programming is adventurous producing rare and neglected operas. T: 053-9122400 E-mail: info@wexfordopera.com W: www.wexfordopera.com 31st May – 4th June Cat Laughs Comedy Festival T: 056 7763837 2nd – 10th June Carlow Golf Club – Open Week Plenty of prizes, team spirit and a friendly welcome. Contact: Mr Donard McSweeney T: 059-9131695 1st – 4th June Gordon Bennett Irish Classic Car Run Annual rally for classic vehicles of all types (registered pre 1976) through Counties Laois, Kildare and Carlow. Contact: Contact: Kieran Reid T: 045 526635 between 6pm and 8pm or email kareid@eircom.net for more details. 3rd June Carlow Regatta One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country now celebrating its 148th year attracting entries from all over Ireland, On the quayside in Carlow at the rowing club 09.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Contact: Mr. Peadar Doyle T: 059-9131179 Email: doyle-carlow@londisretailers.ie 5th – 16th June European Snooker Championships Featuring players from 32 member countries of the European Billiards and Snooker Association and including three separate championships – Men, Ladies and Masters (Over 40’s). Contact: The Ivy Rooms, Kennedy Avenue, Carlow T: 059-9132387 8th – 10th June The Gordon Bennett Rally Annual Gordon Bennett Rally commemorating the original Gordon Bennett Race of 1903. Organised by the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club. Headquarters: Mount Wolseley Hilton, Tullow, Co. Carlow 9th – 17th June 2007 Éigse Carlow Arts Festival Éigse Carlow Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s finest annual multi arts festivals. For nine days every June it presents a highly acclaimed programme of visual art, theatre, dance, music, craft, comedy and family events. Éigse continuously presents works that are innovative and challenging and its visual arts programme in particular has made a significant contribution to the local, national and international cultural landscape. Contact: Marina Rafter Tel: 059-9140491 Email: info@eigsecarlow.ie Web: www.eigsecarlow.ie 16th June “Molly Says No!” - Blackstairs Opera in association with Eigse, Borris House, Borris. Features a wine reception with Bloomsday snacks offered in the gardens of Borris House one hour before the show which includes the songs and airas that Molly Bloom herself sings. A dramatic recital written by Michael O’ Loughlin and performed by soprano Judith Mok with piano accompaniment. Contact: Jeremy Hill T: 053-9255071 24th June Gowran Park T: 056-7726225 6th – 7th July Opera in the Gardens, Borris House, Borris @ 7.30 p.m. Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro performed by Opera a la Carte. Contact: Jeremy Hill T: 053-9255071 7th – 8th July Oxegen Festival Ireland’s ultimate music festival, now in its 4th year. T: 01-2841747 Email: sabrinasheehan@mcd.ie W: www.oxegen.ie 8th July Airneán Sa Gairdin, Borris House, Borris @ 7.30 p.m. Concert of traditional Irish music and dance featuring sean nós singing and dancing, old Irish Harp, and the local Borris session players led by Jimmy Spruhan. Contact: Jeremy Hill T: 053-9255071 8th July South Eastern Vintage Machinery Club Annual Rally, Ardattin village Display of vintage machinery – tractors, cars, trucks etc. plus general memorabilia and threshing demonstrations. Contact: Sean Carroll T: 059-9144929 Mob: 086-8718507 8th July Gowran Park Races T: 056-7726225 29th July Clonegal Village Fair 28th year of the Clonegal Village Fair with marching bands, vintage & tractor displays, live demonstrations of old time threshings, dog shows and competitions. Contact: Mr. John McCabe T: 053-9377575 4th – 12th August Carlow’s Floral Festival Trail Floral fun and facts with gardening and floral workshops by some of the top names in Irish gardening circles, arts and crafts demonstrations, musical performances and superb street entertainment. Opportunity to visit some of Carlow’s most popular gardens and garden centres T: 059-9130411 Email: info@carlowtourism.com Website: www.carlowfloralfestival.com 5th – 6th August Graignamanagh/Tinnahinch Regatta & Rowing Festival 2007 Reputed to be the oldest regatta on Ireland’s inland waterways – a festival of “cot” racing, the traditional small fishing craft of the River Barrow. Swimming, diving, etc. with musical open air events. Contact: Edward Duff T: 087-6371949 5th & 6th August Stradbally Steam Rally 43rd annual National Traction engine steam rally. T: 057-8625154 We: www.irishsteam.ie 10th – 19th August Kilkenny Arts Festival Spectacular arts in Ireland’s medieval city incorporating music, theater, visual arts, literature, street entertainment and an extensive young people’s programme. T: 056-7763663 E: info@kilkennyarts.ie W: www.kilkennyarts.ie 15th August Gowran Park Races T: 056-7726225 19th August Tullow Show Coppenagh Tullow Co Carlow One of the most established agricultural shows in the country. Features food & craft halls, trade stands, competitions in cattle, sheep, horses, ponies & dogs. Contact: Annie Brennan T: 059- 9147662 Fax: 059- 9147977 25th August – 2nd September National Heritage Week Week of indoor and outdoor events throughout Ireland celebrating the rich heritage the country has to offer. T: 059-9131759 for local details. 31st August – 2nd September Electric Picnic Festival Stradbally Estate, Stradbally, Co. Laois W: www.electricpicnic.ie 9th September Fenagh Steam Rally Fenagh Co Carlow Annual Steam Engine display, entertainment for all the family Contact: Mary Nolan Tel: 059-9727233 14th – 16th September African Film Festival The festival celebrates and explores the realities; beauty and diversity of African culture. Celebrated Film Producers/ Directors/Actors/Actresses in attendance. Contact: Carlow Arts Office T: 059-9170301 Email: visual@carlowcoco.ie 16th September 2007 Rosdillig Vintage Rally & Steam Threshings 19th vintage rally displaying working machinery. Parade of vintage farm engines etc. Contact: Elaine Stanley Tel: 087-7751895 21st – 23rd September Graignamanagh Town of Books 5th annual town of books festival. Ireland’s leading sellers of antiquarian, second hand, bargain and specialist books will set up shop in this charming medieval river town. Country food and craft fair plus book reading. Contact: Bryan Roberts Tel: 059- 9724246 Fax: 059-9724733 Web;www.booktown ireland.com 5th & 6th October October Festival, Gowran Park T: 056-7726225 13th – 14th October Carlow Autumn Walking Festival Fully guided walks for beginners, intermediate and advanced on the South Leinster and Barrow Ways. All walks led by local guides. Graded walks to suit all levels. T: 059-9130411 E: info@carlowtourism.com Every Wednesday in November November – Duiske Abbey Concerts T: 059-9724238 24th November Gowran Park Races T: 056-7726225