Ireland’s second smallest county; County Carlow is an expanse of farmland surrounded by mountains and hills. The town of Carlow developed around a Norman motte-and-bailey fort built in 1180. This area is known for the ruins of many other castles that can be seen scattered around the county.
St. Patrick’s College was opened in Carlow in 1793 becoming one of the first colleges where Catholic priests went to train in their calling. Alongside this landmark is a Catholic cathedral, built in 1833. Carlow is also a major production center of Ireland’s sugar industry. Alongside sugar, dairy farming and crop production are what keep this county running.
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