Events

As the nights grow longer and a chill fills the air, Halloween beckons with its unique mix of tradition, creativity, and fun. Carlow Town Centre is at the heart of this seasonal celebration, offering a wide range of activities and events for families to enjoy. From spooky arts and crafts to energetic entertainment, Carlow is the perfect place to experience the magic of Halloween. Cllr.

Parents & Students 4th, 5th and 6th Year

On average 7000 students a year drop out of their first year of College. Karl Hegarty is a Career Guidance Counsellor & Director of Student Support Newbridge. In this talk his aim is to support students to make the best choice with the information they have at their disposal. Karl will advise on the Do’s and Don’ts of the CAO as well as further information on alternative pathways.

Email library@carlowcoco.ie to book

From 3:00 p.m, the festivities will kick off with local Christmas markets and food vendors offering seasonal treats and unique gifts. Families can enjoy face painting and visit Santa’s Grotto between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., making it a perfect opportunity to capture the magic of the season (please note that a small charge applies for visits to Santa).

Come join us for an amazing Screening of Home Alone - The Exchange Carlow - Come See Santa a free event.

Come join us at The Exchange for a special screening of Home Alone with a surprise visit from Santa Claus himself! Get into the holiday spirit with this classic movie and enjoy some festive fun. Don't miss out on this in-person event that promises to bring joy and laughter to all. Grab your friends and family for a jolly good time at The Exchange Carlow!

Businesses across Carlow and Kilkenny are invited to fortify their defences against modern security threats at the "Fortify SME Business Breakfast: Cyber, Physical, Systems & Fraud Protection" on Thursday, 6th March 2025, at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

This event is designed to equip small businesses with security tools and strategies. It is being organised as part of Local Enterprise Week by the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny & Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices with support from the Enterprise Europe Network.

Carlow County Council Franchise Staff will be visiting libraries around the county starting in:

• Borris Library Wednesday 14th May from 11am to 1pm
• Muinebheag Library Thursday 15th May from 11am to 1pm 

to assist people to update their details on checktheregister.ie or register for the first time. 

Please make sure you have your PPS number and Eircode on hand.