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Record attendance for this year’s Carlow Garden Festival

Record attendance for this year’s Carlow Garden Festival

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Many events sold out in advance, highlighting the exceptional demand and reputation the festival now enjoys.
Co Carlow steam rally returns after more than a decade's absence

Co Carlow steam rally returns after more than a decade's absence

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The event is perfect for enthusiasts and history buffs alike
Thousands to visit Carlow as Cairn Community Games returns 

Thousands to visit Carlow as Cairn Community Games returns 

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

With an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 attendees expected over two weekends, this exciting event not only celebrates young talent but also promises to give a significant boost to the local economy.
Tree planted to mark 75th Tullow Show

Tree planted to mark 75th Tullow Show

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

The tree, a native whitebeam (Sorbus aria), was planted with the kind permission and support of the Stanley family on the picturesque showgrounds
Big Mama’s Door plays to packed Carlow venue

Big Mama’s Door plays to packed Carlow venue

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

“They were just fantastic. It was joyous to hear them play swing, blues, jazz."
Fabulous variety show packed out Kiltegan Hall

Fabulous variety show packed out Kiltegan Hall

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Organised by John Lennon and the Kiltegan Hall Committee, the fundraising show featured an eclectic mix of musical acts spanning country, traditional Irish, Ukrainian folk and bluegrass styles.
Fringe festival will bring great buzz to Carlow town

Fringe festival will bring great buzz to Carlow town

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Taking place from Friday to Sunday, 1-3 August, organisers Maurice O’Reilly and Diamante Stankeviciute have a veritable artistic smorgasbord of events lined up
New Carlow comedy club opens this Friday

New Carlow comedy club opens this Friday

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

The comedy club aims to be more than just entertainment – it’s about creating connections within the community
Bagenalstown in Bloom weekend has something for all the family

Bagenalstown in Bloom weekend has something for all the family

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

The festival launches on Thursday 5 June and runs all weekend with lots of events and activities planned 
Gaelscoil's annual Aonach this Sunday

Gaelscoil's annual Aonach this Sunday

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Lots of activities and fun promised at this year's school fete 
Al Porter announces 2025/2026 dates for new stand-up show 

Al Porter announces 2025/2026 dates for new stand-up show 

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Al brings his new show ‘ALGORITHM’ to The Visual, Carlow on 28 November next 
Kildare Rescue Tails: Dog agility course taking place this weekend

Kildare Rescue Tails: Dog agility course taking place this weekend

Fri, 09 May, 2025

These are fun events and every type of dog is welcome, especially rescue dogs
Registrations for Darkness Into Light plunge by 40%

Registrations for Darkness Into Light plunge by 40%

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Carlow’s official location starting point is St Mary's Academy CBS and this year’s grand marshal will be Carlow Rose Katie Ryan
Acclaimed opera singer to perform in Visual 

Acclaimed opera singer to perform in Visual 

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The concert takes place this Saturday 3 May at 8pm
Renowned artist to host solo exhibition in May

Renowned artist to host solo exhibition in May

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Rennie Buenting will host a solo exhibition of her work called Multiplicity in Teach Bhride, Tullow
Singer with Carlow connections in Scraggs

Singer with Carlow connections in Scraggs

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Seán is the son of Carlow native Geraldine Browne, making Seán the grandson of former Fine Gael TD and principal of Bennekerry NS, the late John Browne and his wife Nancy
Poetry and Presence: John Mac Kenna Leads Mary Oliver Retreat Experience

Poetry and Presence: John Mac Kenna Leads Mary Oliver Retreat Experience

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

If, like most of us, you are finding the heaviness of the world all a bit too much at the moment, you might like to plan a short creative break away to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois – the true heart of the Midlands.
Poetry and Presence: John Mac Kenna Leads Mary Oliver Retreat Experience

Poetry and Presence: John Mac Kenna Leads Mary Oliver Retreat Experience

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

If, like most of us, you are finding the heaviness of the world all a bit too much at the moment, you might like to plan a short creative break away to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois – the true heart of the Midlands.
Frances Black tops the bill for charity gig in Newtown 

Frances Black tops the bill for charity gig in Newtown 

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

All proceeds from the concert will go towards Make-A-Wish Ireland and St Patrick’s Church, Newtown Restoration Fund
CARLOW/CINEMA Eno-New Film at VISUAL

CARLOW/CINEMA Eno-New Film at VISUAL

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno reveals his creative processes

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