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16 October 2026

NTA Launch Public Consultation on Carlow Town Bus Service

The consultation runs until 5pm on Monday, 2nd November 20026.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched a public consultation on the Carlow town bus services. The consultation, which runs until 5pm on Monday, 2 November 2026, is seeking feedback from passengers, residents, businesses and other stakeholders to help inform potential future improvements to the network.

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15 October 2026

Carlow Link Streets Public Realm Enhancement Project - Public Information Meeting

Carlow County Council invites members of the public to attend a drop-in information session on the Carlow Link Streets Public Realm Enhancement Project on Friday, 23rd October, from 3pm to 7pm, in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the project, meet the Project Team and share their views.

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13 October 2026

Jinglefest Comedy Shows Launches Spectacular Four-Day Comedy Festival for Carlow This December

Karl Spain launches Jinglefest Comedy Shows at The Barracks as tickets go on sale for a weekend packed with laughter, live entertainment and fundraising events.

Comedy fans across Carlow and beyond are being encouraged to book early as Jinglefest Comedy Shows 2026 officially launches a packed programme of performances taking place from 3rd to 6th December 2026 as part of Jinglefest, Carlow's Christmas Festival.

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13 October 2026

Carlow Southern Relief Road Public Consultation 3: Emerging Preferred Option

Carlow County Council, in partnership with Laois County Council and the Department of Transport (DoT), invite those who live in, work in or travel through the study area along the southern edge of Carlow Town and any other interested parties to participate in the third non-statutory public consultation for the Carlow Southern Relief Road (CSRR).

Upcoming Events

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7 October 2026

Top Chefs, Local Flavours and Food Conversations Set to Take Centre Stage at Big Barn Bash

Rachel Allen, Edward Hayden and leading Carlow chefs join a packed Food & Drink Experience at Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow, this October Bank Holiday weekend

Food lovers and families are in for a treat this October Bank Holiday weekend as the Big Barn Bash brings together some of Ireland’s best-known chefs, leading local culinary talent, food and drink producers, farmers and industry experts for two action-packed days at Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow, on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026.

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23 September 2026

Carlow and Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of National Women's Enterprise Day

The Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are inviting female founders and business leaders across the region to come together for National Women's Enterprise Day 2026, a landmark celebration marking twenty years of women in Irish business. The event takes place on Thursday 15th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, from 11.45am to 2pm. Places are strictly limited and registration is essential, so early booking is strongly advised.