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Digital 26, a landmark event celebrating innovation in Ireland’s craft and creative industries, will take place on Thursday, 13th November 2025, at The Foundry, Google Offices, Dublin.

Carlow County Council proudly hosted the kick-off meeting for the Hands Across Generations (HAG) Erasmus+ Project last week in County Carlow, welcoming partners from across Europe.

Details of the Pan Celtic National Song Contest 2026 have been announced and there’s a cash prize of €1,000 to be won as well the national trophy and the opportunity to sing for Ireland!  The winning song will go forward as the Irish entry in the Pan Celtic International Song Contest which will be held in Carlow in April ‘26. Composers, singers and writers are invited to create a new song ‘as Gaeilge’ to represent Ireland in the Celtic nations’ answer to the Eurovision.

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Culture Night once again lit up Carlow with an evening of creativity, connection, and community spirit

Following recent parking issues at St. Marys Cemetery during GAA matches, Carlow County Council will, during this weekend’s matches, be closing one gate and deploying a person to manage access for cemetery visitors via the remaining vehicle access gate

Carlow County Council is delighted to announce that Eco Chats: Carlow 's Eco Journey, a brand-new eight-part podcast series, is now live and streaming on all major platforms!

Get ready for a frightfully fun and active Halloween at The Exchange, Potato Market, as part of the Samhain Festival 2025! Active Carlow is bringing two days of high-energy Halloween Disco and Games — perfect for kids aged 4 to 12 to dance, play, and make memories in a festive, safe, and welcoming environment.

As Carlow looks ahead to the economic horizon of 2026, local business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs will gather at the Breakfast Business Seminar: Challenge & Opportunity ’26 – Economic Forum on Tuesday, 22 October 2025 at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

Farmers and farm advisors gathered on the farm of Jimmy O’Neill in Myshall, south Carlow Monday 13th October for an event co-ordinated by Carlow County Council, Teagasc and LawPro.

Where better to gather stories than the library – a place already alive with whispers from the past? This Samhain, Carlow Libraries transform into magical spaces full of eerie wonder, thrilling tales, and spine-tingling fun for the whole family. From October 28th to 31st, libraries across the county will become vibrant hubs of spooky creativity and storytelling as part of Samhain Festival 2025.