Events

Carlow County Council Arts Service are coordinating and leading 41 FREE events happening across County Carlow for Culture Night 2024.  

Click for the Culture Night Booklet. (pdf, 8.24 MB) 

National Public Libraries Open Day promotes the role of public libraries in Irish society and raises awareness of the broad range of services they provide. The Day is taking place Saturday, 28th September, with 300+ libraries across Ireland marking it through activities, events and celebrations. 

To coincide with the Day, the Take a Closer Look campaign is encouraging people to take a closer look at the wide-ranging services open to them through their libraries, with the vast majority freely available.  

"Not music being written but music being made” – Bruce Springsteen

The Seeger Sessions Revival – The 13-piece band ‘reviving’ the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows.

This diverse group of talented musicians deliver a high energy 2 hour-long on-stage celebration with hits including ‘Old Dan Tucker’, ‘Jesse James’ and ‘American Land’ to name just a few.

Join renowned environmentalist and RTÉ personality Éanna Ní Lamhna for a walk that’s as enlightening as it is enjoyable. With her trademark wit and wisdom, Éanna guides you through the diverse habitats of the Blackstairs Mountains, sharing fascinating insights into the natural world. This walk offers a unique opportunity to explore everything from conifer plantations and upland bogs to hedgerows and scrub, each a distinct wildlife habitat.

Carlow SME owners and their employees are invited to an inspirational breakfast seminar with Enda O’Doherty in Carlow College as part of Carlow Business Day on 9th October 2024. This breakfast promises to be more than just a networking opportunity; it is a chance to engage with profound ideas and life lessons from the renowned motivational speaker and mental health advocate, Enda O’Doherty. 

Come see Ireland’s first fire engine powered by HVO at Carlow Fire Station.

HVO and advanced technology reduces its carbon footprint by 95%

Pop in, see the machine and chat to the firemen operating it

When: Monday 14th October, 14:00 - 16:00

Where: Carlow Central Fire Station, R93 XE72