As the excitement builds for the upcoming Rás Tailteann 2026, which will take place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026, Carlow County Council is using the prestigious event as a catalyst to champion cycling not just as a professional sport, but as a lifelong skill and a sustainable mobility option for all residents.

Forward Steps Family Resource Centre was alive with fun and laughter as children from 'Little Steps' marked the official launch of Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow 2026. 'Little Steps' are currently taking part in a workshop, as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 programme, led by the wonderfully talented Little Gem Puppets, giving young participants the chance to explore puppetry, storytelling, and hands on making.

Carlow County Council is delighted to extend its warmest congratulations to the students of Knockbeg College on their outstanding achievement in winning the National Best Film Award at the recent Rubbish Film Festival held in the Light House Cinema, Dublin.

Carlow County Council is proud to announce the launch of Carlow BEO!, an extensive series of cultural activities and live performances set to animate towns and villages across the county from April through November 2026.

Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with Carlow County Council, is calling on the people of Carlow to help shape the next five years of tourism in the county. As part of the development of the new Carlow Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP), two community consultation sessions will be held on Tuesday, 26th May.

A new sustainability initiative encouraging waste‑free celebrations was recently launched in County Carlow, introducing a pilot reusable party‑pack scheme available through selected community groups and Carlow Library.

The economic vitality of any County is inextricably linked to the success and resilience of its local business community. Recognizing this, the Economic Development Unit of Carlow County Council has launched is hosting a series of networking and information events during May 2026 to support local SME’s in gaining further state supports in their business.

Franchise staff from Carlow County Council will be in St. Catherine’s Services Centre from 9am to 1pm on Thursday the 30th April for National Voter Registration Day.

This Saturday, 11th April 2026, Carlow County Council, in association with the Pan Celtic Festival, is proud to announce the return of Streetfest. This vibrant celebration promises to transform Lower Tullow Street into a hub of cultural activity, family entertainment, and community spirit, marking a high point in this year’s festival calendar.

On Tuesday, 24th March 2026, the elegant Ballykealey House Hotel in Ballon, Co. Carlow will host Embracing Change: An Evening of Health & Wellbeing - a warm, community-focused event designed to inspire healthier living, stronger connections, local food, and practical environmental action.

Homeowners in Carlow and the wider region are being encouraged to drop into the Carlow Home Energy Expo on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, from 10:30am to 5pm at the Seven Oaks Hotel.

This free event will bring together independent experts, retrofit professionals, financial advisors and contractors – all under one roof – to help householders learn how to make their homes warmer, more comfortable and more affordable to heat.

The streets of Carlow are set to ring with the sounds of the fiddle, harp, and pipe this Easter as the town hosts the International Pan Celtic Festival from 7th to 11th April 2026. A cornerstone of this year’s festivities is the newly unveiled Heineken Pan Celtic Pub Trail, an initiative that promises to transform the town’s local venues into a vibrant network of Celtic culture.