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Woodford Dolmen Blog
Learn from the locals
Love Carlow
Explore like a local
With many years of experience in guiding people on things to do in Carlow and the surrounding areas the team at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel are the perfect people to offer tips and advice on activities, amenities and events taking place in Carlow town and county.This Blog will offer advice and useful tips to guide tourists and Carlovians alike. Drawing on the knowledge of our team and with the support Carlow Tourism, Carlow up Close aims to show the best of what Carlow has to offer, especially highlighting some of the hidden treasures for all to explore.With walks, gardens, museums, festivals, river sports, ancient trails and buildings, Carlow has so much to offer.
Matching activities and attractions with the seasons and previewing upcoming events in the locality, this blog will give you a real up close sense of Carlow and what is has to offer.
Plum Tree Kitchen
Our head chef tells all
The busy kitchen in the Plum Tree Bistro at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow is run by Executive Head Chef Caolan Prendergast who manages a diverse team of chefs from different culinary backgrounds, with an accumulation of over 150 years’ experience between them; The Plum Tree Bistro is renowned for its wholesome, traditional Irish and international cuisine and each month one of our chefs will take time out here to share some of their top tips and timely recipes to help you add a little something extra to every meal.
Woodford Weddings
Plan your dream wedding
Clare is the dedicated wedding coordinator with Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. With over 10 years of experience & hundreds of weddings on her books, when it comes to creating the “WOW” factor Clare is your go-to girl. Combining Clare’s creativity, flair and attention to detail along with the real joy she gets from building relationships with each wedding couple is what makes her weddings unique special and so memorable for everyone. Throughout this blog Clare will share some of her wealth of wisdom, top tips of wedding do’s & don’t and all the latest trends & hot ideas to help bring your dream wedding to life.
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