Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Woodford Dolmen Hotel Leinster's 4 Star Hotel of the Year. Set in the beautiful Irish countryside in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East, Carlow ☘️
(1648)

We’ve been nominated!We’re delighted to share that we have been nominated for the Customer Experience Awards 2026 – Best...
31/08/2026

We’ve been nominated!

We’re delighted to share that we have been nominated for the Customer Experience Awards 2026 – Best Customer Experience in Tourism & Hospitality.

After taking home the Best Customer Experience – Wedding Venue award last year, we’re absolutely thrilled to be recognised once again.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team who work every day to create memorable experiences for our guests.

Now… fingers crossed we can bring another award home!

Comfort food in style 🍷
30/08/2026

Comfort food in style 🍷

Step into the world of Faulty Towers for a night of chaos, comedy and unforgettable dining.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞...
30/08/2026

Step into the world of Faulty Towers for a night of chaos, comedy and unforgettable dining.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 is returning to Carlow on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 & 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. Expect hilarious mishaps, outrageous service and plenty of audience interaction, all while enjoying a 3-course dinner.

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥: 𝟕𝐩𝐦 | 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 & 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: 𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 €𝟔𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧.

With over 25 years of entertaining audiences around the world, this is one experience you won’t want to miss. Book your table through Eventbrite or contact [email protected].

29/08/2026

MEET THE SUSPECT: Blaine Barrington 🔍

The groom always looks innocent in the wedding photos…

Meet Blaine Barrington, the man who was supposed to marry Tessa.

A wedding was planned. A bride is dead. And Blaine suddenly has a few awkward questions to answer.

Was he a devastated fiancé? Or did the groom have a reason to make sure there would never be a wedding at all?

Put Blaine under interrogation on Saturday, 12th September at Sheer Luck Holmes Dining Experience.

Tickets from €62 at hotel reception or Eventbrite including a three-course dinner.

Picture a crisp autumn afternoon strolling through Woodford Gardens, followed by a delicious four-course dinner and a co...
28/08/2026

Picture a crisp autumn afternoon strolling through Woodford Gardens, followed by a delicious four-course dinner and a cosy night away. 🍂

Make it your plan for Friday 25th or Saturday 26th September with our Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package.

Enjoy luxury accommodation for two, a four-course evening meal in Plum Tree Bistro, a Full Irish breakfast and a box of handmade Irish chocolates from The Chocolate Garden of Ireland.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or simply an excuse to enjoy a night away, this is the perfect autumn getaway in Carlow.

Book direct on 059 91 42002 and make the most of our Best Rate Guarantee.

26/08/2026

Next up on Woodford Wanders... VISUAL Carlow 📍

VISUAL is a place where people, art, and ideas meet to celebrate and think about the world that we share.

Want more like this? Find the full series on our social media or at www.woodforddolmenhotel.ie/explore-carlow



25/08/2026

MEET THE SUSPECT: Evelyn Richards 🔍

Movie star. Cousin of the victim. And a woman who knows how to put on a performance…

But behind all that Hollywood glamour, it seems Evelyn and Tessa had some unfinished business.

Money. Family. Payback. Sounds like motive to us.

Discover if Evelyn is telling the truth on Saturday, 12th September at Sheer Luck Holmes Dining Experience.

Tickets from €62 at hotel reception or Eventbrite including a three-course dinner.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡. Enjoy an evening filled with Iris...
23/08/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡. Enjoy an evening filled with Irish folk music that will get you on your feet! Gearoid McCarthy is gaining huge recognition for his rendition of some of the great Irish/Folk ballads.

With over one million followers on social media, particularly on TikTok, he is making a significant impact in the music scene. This is a high-quality, non-stop show. Alongside his brilliant backing band, Gearoid showcases his unique vocal ability with a mesmerising performance. Not to be missed.

𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟕.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟖𝐩𝐦.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster and at the hotel reception for €38 plus booking fee.

Gearoid mc carthy Music

22/08/2026

As we count down to the Sheer Luck Holmes Dining Experience on Saturday, 12th September, it’s time to introduce you to the suspects… 🔎

MEET THE SUSPECT: Matron Maudsley.
Loyal housekeeper… or woman with everything to lose?

With the estate under threat and her home potentially about to disappear, Matron Maudsley had a very good reason to want Tessa out of the picture.

Meet Matron and the rest of our suspects at Sheer Luck Holmes on Saturday, 12th September.

Tickets from €62 at hotel reception or Eventbrite including a three-course dinner.

There’s still time to make summer last a little longer. 😎🍃Make the most of your Carlow escape and give yourself more tim...
21/08/2026

There’s still time to make summer last a little longer. 😎🍃

Make the most of your Carlow escape and give yourself more time to relax and explore. Stay 2 nights and save 5%, or stay 3 nights and save 10%.

Enjoy complimentary artisan chocolate during your stay and exclusive discounts on local attractions when booking with us.

Guarantee your Linger Longer offer on our Special Offers page.

Address

Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93N207

Telephone

+353599142002

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