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This Halloween, The Exchange in Carlow is set to be transformed into a world of dragons, fire and theatrical spectacle as Samhain Festival 26 @ The Exchange: Dragon Experience takes place on 26 and 27 October 2026.

Carlow Conversations – Etched in Stone is a creative workshop with artist Máiréad Holohan developed by Carlow County Council Heritage Office, as part of Cultúr 2026, celebrating Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Carlow’s spectacular new Samhain experience promises a night of fire, wonder and family entertainment

The next round of tickets for FIRE NIGHT which will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026 will be released on Thursday, 1st October, following an exceptional response which has already seen more than 1,500 people book to attend.

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce announces winners of this year's Carlow Business Awards, sponsored by Carlow County Council.

Last night (the 24th of September 2026) saw the announcement of all 26 winners of the Carlow Business Awards at a gala event in VISUAL, Carlow.  The event was a celebration of all the businesses that participated in the competition, that made the finals and that took home trophies.

Featuring over 40 events across the county, this year's programme brings together community groups, schools, businesses, organisations, and residents to showcase the many ways climate action is making a positive impact in Carlow.

Browse the programme of public events and find events that interest you!

On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, Carlow County Council launched a heritage video about the Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service at Carlow Fire Station.

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.

Free pop-up shop at 2 Potato Market brings second-hand style, repair and youth-led creativity to Carlow Town for Carlow County Council’s Climate Action Week, 5–10 October 2026

Do you consider yourself funny? Or do you know someone who always has friends and family in stitches and has been told they should be on stage? Now is their chance to prove it.

As part of the Carlow Comedy Festival 2026, organisers are seeking aspiring comedians to take part in a special "One Night Stand-Up" Showcase Event on 3 December 2026, which will officially kick off this year's festival while also raising funds for a local charity.

Carlow County Council's Local Enterprise Office and Library Service are delighted to announce the launch of the Right to Read Programme, an exciting initiative designed to promote literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning throughout County Carlow.