Carlow News & Updates
Keep up to date with all the latest news from County Carlow. From Business updates and open Jobs, to Community updates from your local area.
Carlow Participates in International Gardening Event
County Carlow was represented at a major international gardening event held in Alexandroupolis, Greece last week. The event was organised through the Ru:rban programme which is part of the European Union’s Urbact initiative to build sustainable urban communities....
CARLOW’S FIREFIGHTERS SCOOP TOP AWARD FOR EIGHTH TIME
THE County Carlow Fire and Rescue Service scooped multiple awards recently when they took part in an extrication and trauma challenge in Newcastle, Co Wicklow, including a lifetime achievement award for one of its members. Firefighter Paul Curran, stationed at the...
NEW SENSORY GARDEN OPENS IN BAGENALSTOWN
A MUCH-NEEDED play facility has opened in Bagenalstown, offering children a wonderful place to enjoy and have fun. A new sensory garden was opened at Fairgreen recently, featuring specialised equipment designed specifically for children with additional needs. The...
Altamount Gardens
On Thursday the 7th of July 2022, it will be the 100th birthday of Corona North. As part of the celebration, free guided tours will be given on her life and legacy to the nation. She was called after Rhododendron Corona, which was in flower the day she was born. This...
The Community Centres Investment Fund is a capital fund of €15 million which will provide funding for the improvement & refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban & rural areas. Details at https://buff.ly/3yqOvJZ More Information
County Carlow Fire & Rescue Service
Well done to the team from Carlow County Fire Service who were crowned National Champions in the Trauma Challenge, achieved First Place in the Trauma element of the Extrication Challenge and placed 3rd overall in the National Extrication Challenge. Special mention to...
Coffee Mornings are back
An Gairdin Beo: Back by popular demand- Coffee Mornings 10.30-12.30 every Wednesday.
Age & Opportunity Active Grand Scheme
The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme offers financial supports – provided by Sport Ireland – to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people. The Age...
Go All Out
Go All Out – Cara will be coordinating Ireland’s first ever inclusive outdoors week from July 18th to 24th 2022. Cara’s Inaugural Go All Out Week is set to inspire people with disabilities and professionals working in the outdoor sector to understand the value and to...
Carlow Fringe Festival 2022
We're Back! The Carlow Fringe Arts Festival 2022 will take place from the 11th to the 14th of August. The festival will be brimming with exhibitions, showcasing art, craft & music by local & national musicians. We are inviting participation from anyone who is...