Carlow County Council was delighted to collaborate with St Catherine’s Community Services Centre, Carlow to host a National Voter Registration Day Event on Thursday 30th April 2026. At the event in St Catherine’s the Franchise Team were on hand to provide guidance, answer queries and support anyone who needed assistance with registering to vote or checking and updating their registration details.
Cllr Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council said “this years theme ‘Have Your Say: Engaging with Public Representatives’ highlights the importance of participation not only at election time, but also through understanding how democracy works locally and how people can engage with those elected to represent them.”
Cllr Paul Doogue, Mayor of Carlow, emphasised that the People of Carlow are being encouraged to verify their eligibility to vote, check the register and learn more about their voting rights and to remember your vote is your voice. Thanks to the Management & Staff of St Catherine’s Community Services Centre for hosting this wonderful event.
Fiona Byrne, Senior Executive Officer, Carlow County Council stated that Members of the public are encouraged to check their electoral details and update their details on www.checktheregister.ie For future Voter Registration Events please visit Carlow County Council website for more details www.carlow.ie
Cllr Andrea Dalton said “we were delighted to host the County Council’s Franchise Team at St Catherine’s. Supporting our community to understand the importance of registering and voting is central to what we do, and this event was a great opportunity to promote that message.”
Photo 1 (Left to Right) Michelle Griffin, Administrative Officer; Fiona Byrne, Senior Executive Officer, Carlow County Council; Cllr Paul Doogue, Mayor of Carlow; Jessica Lunney & Laura Byrne, Franchise Team, Carlow County Council; Cllr Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council; Cllr Andrea Dalton
Photo 2 Learning for Every Day Life Group joined by Cllr Andrea Dalton; Cllr Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council: Cllr Paul Doogue, Mayor of Carlow; Michelle Griffin, Administrative Officer, Carlow County Council