Meet the Goats: Turning Lawns into Lush Life in Carlow
This spring, Carlow is taking a bold step for biodiversity — and it comes with four hooves and a whole lot of charm!
Starting Monday, April 28th, a small herd of rare Old Irish Goats will graze select greenspaces across the county, helping us rethink how we manage urban lawns while boosting vital habitats for bees, bugs, birds, and beyond.
Starting Monday, April 28th, a small herd of rare Old Irish Goats will graze select greenspaces across the county, helping us rethink how we manage urban lawns while boosting vital habitats for bees, bugs, birds, and beyond.
Throughout the week, you’ll find the goats alongside shepherd Melissa and Shane Casey, Biodiversity Officer with Carlow County Council, offering free educational talks on pollinators, sustainable land management, and the fascinating story behind Ireland’s oldest native goat breed.
Carlow Fire Service
will also be onsite to share important wildfire safety advice as we head into the summer season.
Carlow Fire Service
will also be onsite to share important wildfire safety advice as we head into the summer season.
Catch the Goats at These Locations:
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April 28–29: Leighlinbridge Church Green 
April 30–May 1: Brooklawns, Burrindale, Sherwood Green
(Nearest Eircode: R93 E2C5) May 2–3: Hacketstown Fire Station
Mornings are reserved for local primary schools
, but after midday, everyone is welcome to come along, meet the goats, and learn something new! No booking necessary, but if you’d like to give us a heads-up, you can email Shane Casey at
scasey@carlowcoco.ie.
Special Saturday Events — May 3rd:
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11 AM: Kate Chandler from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan discusses best practices for pollinator-friendly communities.
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1 PM: Dee Sewell, Environmental Awareness Officer, hosts a community gardening workshop in the nearby biodiversity garden. 
This is a unique opportunity to experience Carlow’s greener future firsthand — and maybe even be inspired to turn your own lawn into a feast for life! 
Let’s grow something better together — we can’t wait to see you there! 
