Carlow is by far the largest town in the county and so is the dominant venue for shopping. The Fairgreen Shopping Centre and Carlow Shopping Centre are two of the best places to go for mainstream retail brands, while a multitude of smaller, local shops can be found on the main shopping thoroughfare of Tullow Street.


Indeed, County Carlow’s vast selection of independent shops represent much of the county’s appeal for visitors, offering an incredible variety of unique local crafts that make for memorable holiday gifts.