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Barrow Lodge Bed and Breakfast, The Quay, Carlow Town T: 059-9141173 E: [email protected] W: www.barrowlodge.comIdeal town centre shopping location. 3 night midweek B&B €90 pps. 2 night weekend B&B €70 pps. Prices include delicious festive mince pies and freshly brewed Bewleys coffee on arrival. Clanard Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Athy, Co. KildareT: 059-8640666 E: [email protected] W: www.clanardcourt.ie Visit Santa at the Clanard Court Hotel from December 2nd – 23rd. Journey with the Elves through Santa’s Magical Trail where you will meet Mrs. Claus in her kitchen, throw a snowball in the Snow Room and then hop on the magical carriage to see Rudolph and Friends on Santa’s Farm, and on your return Santa will have a present waiting for you. A truly Magical Experience for all the Family. Book your tickets on www.santasmagicaltrail.com or call 059 8640666. Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow Town T: 059-9142002 E: [email protected] W: www.dolmenhotel.ie Winter Warmer Weekend Special. Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast and 1 Evening Meal on the evening of your choice in our Grill Room for only €99 pps. Stay a 3rd Night (Thursday or Sunday) for only an extra €25.00 pps. Book any weekend and avail of our Never Ending Sundays whereby checkout is extended until 4 p.m. (Monday for Bank Holidays) - enjoy your extended stay on us. Lord Bagenal Inn, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow T: 059-9774000 E: [email protected] W: www.lordbagenal.com Special accommodation rate from €49 pps per night. Feeling “Young at 50” - avail of our 3 nights package with DB&B €165 pps. New Art Course Packages available - visit the website for details. Christmas Party Nights Saturday 10th and Friday December 16th €20 per person - contact us early to avoid disappointment. Dining in the Lord Bagenal Restaurant - choose from an Early Bird Menu 6 - 8 p.m. daily 2 Courses €20, 3 Courses €25 and 5 Course Dinner €35. Bar food available in the bar. Corporate and Private parties. Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow T: 059-9131308 E: [email protected] W: www.sevenoakshotel.com 2 nights B&B and 1 Dinner €99 pps. Price includes a bottle of wine and box of chocolates on arrival and a four course dinner menu. Complimentary use of Greenbank Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool. Complimentary late check out on Sundays until 5 p.m. The Step House Hotel, Borris, Co. Carlow E: [email protected] W: www.stephousehotel.ie The Step House Hotel is offering its best ever midweek offer for December 2011. All midweek bedrooms for €99 per room including breakfast for 2 people. A stunning opportunity to break away and experience the award winning Rubens Restaurant. For more information call us on 059 9771624. The Weeping Thaiger, Castle Hill, CarlowT: 059-9137000 W: www.weepingthaiger.ie Majority of main courses including side dishes only €10 and appetisers €5. Prices available throughout the Christmas period. Menus can be viewed online. Follow us on Facebook for updates, special offers and competitions.

Teach Dolmain, 76 Tullow Street, Carlow T: 059-9130911 E: [email protected] Value Menu offering of 2 Courses (consisting of Starter & Main or Main & Dessert) for €17.95 or 3 Courses for €21.00 (Starter, Main & Dessert). Available 7 days from 3pm with no time restriction.

Savour all that is wonderful about Carlow at this new event planned for Carlow Town this Christmas. Meet, experience and taste the produce of the many artisan food producers whose passion and commitment is profiling Carlow as an up and coming food destination. Carlow has an abundance of original, hand made crafts including woodturning, pottery, ironwork and textiles. This is the perfect opportunity to meet local craftspeople and food producers and purchase that special Christmas gift.

Carlow Christmas Tree Festival For the month of December the shop windows of Carlow Town will host an amazing collection of Christmas Trees all individually decorated, reflecting each business. Pick up a form and pick your favourite.

Centaur Street, Carlow Town (in front of Carlow Town Council). For more information: T: Carlow Tourist Office 059-9131554 E: [email protected] W: www.carlowtourism.com

Avlon House, Green Lane, Dublin Road, Carlow T: 059-9174222 E: [email protected] W: www.carlowbedandbreakast.comDouble room Bed & Breakfast from €87.75 pps for 3 nights midweek or €32.50 pps midweek for 1 night. Valid 01.11.11 – 23.12.11.

Talbot Hotel, Portlaoise Road, Carlow T: 059-9153000 E: [email protected] W: www.talbotcarlow.ie TAKE 2: 2 Nights, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Evening meals • 50% off a Facial or Massage or Spa Treatment • Bottle of wine in room on arrival • From only €149.00 in total for 2 sharing (Sunday to Thursday).Christmas Party Nights: Over night bed and full Irish breakfast. €87 per person sharing.

Lennons@VISUAL Arts Centre/Carlow College, Old Dublin Rd, CarlowT: 059-9179245 E: [email protected] W: www.lennons.ieEarly Bird Specials: 2 Courses €22, or 3 Courses €26. 3 Course Christmas Group Menu also available. Follow us on www.facebook.com/lennonscarlow for special offers!!

Mulvarra House, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow T: 051-424936 E: [email protected] W: www.mulvarra.com

2 B&B and 1 evening meal €99 Single room supplement may apply. B&B €35 pps.

Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tullow, Co. Carlow T: 059-9180100 Averil E: [email protected] W: www.mountwolseley.ie Christmas Party Nights & New Year’s Eve at Mount WolseleyAdd sparkle to your Christmas Party by joining one of our Christmas Party Nights€45.00 – Traditional Party Night. €49.95 – Casino Party Night.Mulled Wine Reception on arrival, 5 Course Meal & Entertainment.New Years Eve Gala Ball Ring in 2012 in style at our New Year’s Eve Gala Ball €79.00.

Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow T: 059-8625176/087-6104108 E: [email protected] W: www.coolanowle.com

Enjoy 5 star luxury at the “Farmhouse of the Year 2012”.2 nights B&B and 1 dinner for €115. All food local and organic. Delicious mince pies and tea on arrival.2 nights B&B, dinner and full body massage or facial for €170.

Special Ops Paintball, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow T: 085-7752495 E: [email protected] W: www.specialops.ie For an alternative Christmas party experience! Entry, equipment and 1000 paintballs each. €40 per person. Must be paid in full in advance and any additional paintballs purchased on the day will only cost €1 per pod of 100 – a 90% discount.

Rapid Fire Paintball, Castleroe East, Maganey, Co. Kildare T: 059-9145826 E: [email protected] W: www.rapidfire.ieRapid Fire Paintball can offer your group an enjoyable, excitable and memorable Christmas experience of the highest quality, safety and comfort but more importantly.. it’s fun!!! We also cater for school/college tours, corporate groups, birthday parties, stag/hen parties or any other special occasions throughout the year.

Get your skates on and head to The Grid T: 059-9164817 W: www.thegrid.ieIndoor go-karting and roller disco rink offering great entertainment. Whether you’re part of a business looking for a corporate outing, a family or a group of friends looking for something different, our corporate and group events are ideal for something that’s more adrenaline filled and action packed than any other Christmas event that you’ve been to.

Avoid the city rush and savour a uniquely, relaxing shopping experience in colourful towns and villages, where you are sure to find that special gift in a myriad of boutiques and local stores. Shop, stay and avail of excellent value Christmas Shopping breaks. Evening entertainment comes in the form of Christmas pantomime, party nights and must-see concerts while special value restaurant menus will satisfy your appetite for festive fare.

There’s plenty of entertainment this year, beginning with Christmas Party Nights with Abba Forever on December 1st and Neil Delamere on Dec 2nd. Families can enjoy a Family Art workshop on December 4th or Dublin City Jazz Orchestra - a 17-piece big band. Carlow Choral Society presents Christmas Crackers on December 10th performing a selection of popular Christmas Carols and Seasonal Classics. And of course it’s Panto Time! Don’t miss Sleeping Beauty Panto from December 15th -19th. Old Dublin Road, Carlow. To book T: 059-917 2400 or visit www.gbshawtheatre.ie

Borris House comes alive with festive cheer as we celebrate Christmas with all the traditional charm you would expect from one of Ireland’s great houses. Come and enjoy our much loved Christmas craft fair where you will be able to browse a wide selection of handmade crafts, gifts and seasonal foods before treating the whole family to a magical train ride through the estate to visit Father Christmas in his house. Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow. T: 059-9771884 E: [email protected] W: www.borrishouse.com

On Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, and Friday 23rd December at Potato Market, Carlow Town Centre. Carlow Farmers’ Market is a food-based market that has proven hugely popular as customers embrace the wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, juices and home baking on offer here. Fresh produce direct from farmers and producers, hampers of local goods, ready and made to order, speciality food, also tickets available for free draw for ten hampers - you may be lucky; mince pies with mulled wine and mulled fruit juice on Friday 23rd. Guaranteed to trade in all weathers, we invite you to join us. Potato Market, Carlow Town W: www.carlowfarmersmarket.com

Visit Santa in his magic forest at The Dome Family Entertainment Centre where Santa will be present from December 1st to 22nd. Opening times: midweek 3-6pm, weekend 1-6pm. Cost: €10 which includes a picture with Santa and a small present. While here don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in the North Pole.

The Dome Family Entertainment Centre, Sleaty Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow.T: 059-9141555 E: [email protected] W: www.dome.ie

Delta hosts its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December from 10am to 5pm. Enjoy a huge range of traditional gifts, decorations, folk craft and much more. A colourful display of Christmas lights are on display in the Delta Sensory Gardens from 10th to 20th December until 7pm each evening. Featuring a full size nativity scene, Santa Grotto and 12 days of Christmas competition.Admission to Delta Sensory Gardens: Adults €5, Senior Citizens and Students €4, Family ticket €10, Photograph with Santa €2. Free admission to Christmas Craft Fair. Delta Sensory Gardens, Strawhall Estate, Carlow T: 059-9143527 E: [email protected] W: www.deltacentre.org

Catch a glimpse of Christmas in the truly atmospheric location of Huntington Castle, one of Ireland’s great houses. This Christmas Fair with a difference features gifts, jewellery, clothes, accessories of all kinds, food and wine. Special Christmas house tours of Huntington Castle. Enjoy seasonal light refreshments or bring your family and friends and enjoy a light lunch in the tea room with Victorian tableware. Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co. Carlow T: 053-9377160 E: [email protected] W: www.huntingtoncastle.com

Large artisan food and craft fair. Food and Christmas craft making demonstrations. Kids entertainment and game show at 2pm and 4pm – balloon making and karaoke. Face painting of Christmas characters. Christmas songs, music and dance. Demonstrations of traditional craft – basket making, weaving, horse-shoeing and butter-making.

Duckett’s Grove, near Carlow Town. Access off the R726 Carlow - Hacketstown Road, R418 Castledermot - Tullow Road, or R448 Castledermot - Carlow Road. Exit 4 off the M9 (Dublin/Waterford). T: 059-9130411 E: [email protected] W: www.carlowtourism.com

Start the festive season with a visit to Arboretum’s nostalgia filled Christmas Wonderland, featuring classic movie-themed, live action displays including Snow White and the Wizard of Oz. With Christmas shopping, demonstrations and appearances from Father Christmas himself, Arboretum is sure to be a favourite with the whole family. On November 17th the much anticipated Ladies Only Pamper Night and Christmas Shopping Event takes place. The Lighting of the Christmas Tree, a special Santa postal service to the North Pole, Breakfast with Santa (€12) and Santa Workshops (€10) take place regularly from December 3rd - 24th. For more information visit www.arboretum.ie

Believe in the magic of the festive season with a visit to the largest Christmas Festival in Leinster. Enjoy a Santa train visit, cookie baking, interior design and birds of prey. Great value in Christmas presents, decorations, plants and baking to help you tick names off your list! Continue the atmosphere of Christmas into January by walking through the woods to view Santa asleep in his log cabin.

Rathwood, Rath, Tullow, Co. CarlowT: 059-9156285 E: [email protected] W: www.rathwood.com

Make and decorate your own chocolate Santa this Christmas at The Chocolate Garden of Ireland – enjoy the delights of chocolate tasting, learn how different chocolate products are made and have a great (and delicious) day out! Enjoyed by all ages. From 19th Nov. until Christmas; advance booking required. Located just outside Tullow, Co. Carlow.

The Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Rath, Tullow, Co. CarlowT: 059-6481999 E: [email protected] W: www.chocolategarden.ie

The Arboretum, Kilkenny Road, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow (exit 6 or 7 off M9) T: 059-9721558 E: [email protected] W: www.arboretum.ie

After helping our Elves make some very special decorations in their workshop, gather around our log burning stove for a Christmas Sing-Song. Then it’s time to jump on board our Christmas carriage. Enjoy the journey over to Santa’s cabin where Santa and his reindeer will be waiting for you. Then back onto the carriage and warm up with some yummy hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cookie. Trek through the Christmas trees over to the Crib and wish all our small animals a Happy Christmas. Feel free to run around our indoor play area and don’t forget to collect your decoration before you leave. Daily 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm. €15 per child (over 1 year) €2.50 per adult. Rancho Reilly Pet Farm and Children’s Activity Centre, Springhill Road, Carlow T: 087-7701181 W: www.ranchoreilly.com

“Like Winter Waiting”, Córmíosa Choir with Music Ensemble and special guests December 3rd at 8pm, St. Joesph’s Church, Tinryland, CarlowDecember 4th at 6pm, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, CarlowA magical evening of seasonal music, song and story.Advent Celebration, Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow – Dec 4th, 8.30pm Experience the all female “Schola Gregoriana” - a specialised ensemble who sing Gregorian Chant. “Awake, Child of Light”, Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow – Dec 18th, 8.30pm Relax and experience a prayerful and joyous celebration. Featuring: Carlow Cathedral Parish Choir, Youth Choir & Cathedral Schola; Córmíosa Choir, Aspiro Choir, Cor an Aifrinn, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál Children’s Choir & the choir boys of Bishop Foley N.S; accompanied by the Carlow Youth Orchestra. Admission Free.

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