Events

This event is one of five events taking place between 19th January and 2nd February, 2024. Four events will take place in-person and one will be online. At these sessions, you can talk to Arts Council staff about funding opportunities and hear more about what the Arts Council does.

Meet the Arts Council is an invaluable opportunity to meet with Arts Council teams to ask questions in an informal environment, to find out what funding or programme is suitable for you, to develop partnerships and meet with peers.

Visual Carlow ,Old Dublin Road, Carlow

This unique retreat is designed as a slowing down, drawing in, restorative time. We welcome yogis of all levels: The emphasis is on moving with awareness, breathing fully and intelligently, and practising hatha yoga in a safe and mindful way.

T: 059-9161473

E: events@lisnavagh.com

W: www.lisnavagh.com

Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' from across the country will go head-to-head in this prestigious national song contest, to find Ireland's entry for the Pan Celtic International Song Contest 2024. The composer of the winning song will receive a cash prize of €1,000 and go forward to represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest.

Visual & George Bernard Shaw Theatre ,Old Dublin Road,Carlow, R93 A3K1.

T: 087-2857048 / 085-1340047

E: pancelticcarlow@gmail.com

The very popular Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens runs from February 1st to 29th and is a great opportunity to view this unique collection, now amongst the largest in Ireland, with over 150 named varieties. This 40-acre estate, on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow features an enchanting blend of formal, informal and wild gardens.

Guided Tours: take place each Monday – Friday throughout February at 2pm. and group tours by appointment.

The gardens are open daily for general viewing from 9am – 4.30pm.

An Gairdin Beo is a community garden in the centre of Carlow town where people garden together and then reap the rewards together. This craft and coffee morning celebrates the snowdrop through various arts.

T: 059 9130411

E: info@carlowtourism.com

W: www.carlowgardentrail.com

National Tree Week is celebrated this March in Altamont Gardens with a series of guided tours around their fabulous tree collection.