County Carlow (Contae Cheatharlach in Irish) is a county of the Republic of Ireland located towards the south east of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. It has an overall population of just over 50,000, as of April 2006. The town of Carlow, built on the River Barrow, has a population of 17,880 (2002 Census).

Famous people from Carlow include:

John Tyndall, the 19th century scientist who was the first to explain why the sky is blue

Pierce Butler, soldier, planter, and statesman, recognized as one of United States' Founding Fathers. He represented South Carolina in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Senate.

William Dargan, engineer, often seen as the father of Irish railways

Irish TV Travel presenter Kathryn Thomas is from Carlow town, and studied at Institute of Technology, Carlow

Comic songwriter and pop star Richie Kavanagh is from Raheenwood, Fenagh, Co. Carlow.

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