Carlow News & Updates

Join us at the County Carlow Heritage Seminar 2025 to explore and celebrate the rich history and culture of our amazing county! On 12 April 2025 in Woodford Dolmen Hotel , Kilkenny Road, Carlow from 9:30am-3:30pm – Bookings open (FREE event to attend- Light Lunch...

Are you excited for St. Patrick's Day? Ireland’s national feast day is celebrated throughout County Carlow with a series of parades in honour of St Patrick, the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Parades take place in Carlow Town, Graiguecullen,...

Enhance Your Premises in 2025 with the Carlow County Council -  Streetscape Enhancement Scheme Carlow County Council is delighted to invite both business owners and residential and commercial property owners to participate in the 2025 County Carlow Streetscape...

First Wednesday - Free Admission National Heritage Ireland offer free admission on the first Wednesday of every month to over 40 Heritage sites across the country. For the full list, see Heritageireland.ie

We are pleased to offer Dementia Awareness Training on Thursday, March 6th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by tea and coffee at Bethany House. This training, provided free of charge, is available to members of our community groups along with Friends of ASI who...

The Samaritans or Kilkenny and Carlow are currently undertaking a recruitment drive for listening volunteers throughout the area. They are holding an open information evening where people can chat with Samaritan volunteers to discover more about the work they do and...

The new Residential Zoned Land Tax, aimed at increasing housing supply is now in effect. Local authorities have published 2025 maps identifying lands zoned for residential or mixed use liable for this tax this year. Landowners with land on the 2025 maps can make a...

National Spring Clean Takes place for the month of April but voluntary groups and organisations can now register with An Taisce for a free clean up kit. Limited resources are available so make sure you register early at https://nationalspringclean.org/register-now/

Carlow County Council Announces Festival and Events Grant Scheme for 2025 Carlow County Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Festival and Events Grant Scheme. Designed to support the creation, development, and promotion of festivals...

Did you know that group singing makes you feel good? Join Gina In Bagenalstown Library for an eight week series of singing workshops for people of all ages and abilities. No experience necessary - the focus is on enjoyment! Wednesdays at 9.45am to 10.45am commencing...