Carlow's a great spot. If you've got the cash, the Seven Oaks is the place. But you could always try Dinn Rí. They only have a few rooms though and any time we've gone to book they're taken. That aside, there are plenty of B&B's around.
Hi Jane,
Sorry, my web link didn't show up on my last message for some reason, the hotel I was talking about was Cosmo Brown, Check it on web. Alternatively I hear Wexford is a hot spot these days.