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15 September 2025

Ghosts in the Gardens: Samhain Festival 2025 at Delta Sensory Gardens

This October, the tranquil beauty of the Delta Sensory Gardens will take on an otherworldly glow as Samhain Festival 2025 transforms the pathways into a gently haunted landscape where nature and folklore entwine. Shadows lengthen, spirits stir, and something – or someone – may be waiting just around the corner.

Group with hurls and ball on GAA pitch
15 September 2025

Strength, Spirit, Success – Inspiring Resilience at the Club Carlow Business Summit

Empowering Business Resilience – Inspired by the community spirit of the GAA and the strength of Carlow’s homegrown business network, the Club Carlow Business Summit will bring together some of Ireland’s most influential voices in sport and business for a unique gathering that celebrates resilience, teamwork, and leadership.

Man with ring of fire in front of old castle
9 September 2025

When the Veil Thins: A Journey to the Otherworld in Carlow with Samhain Festival 2025

The world, as we know it, is a place of routine and predictability. But as the shadows lengthen and the days grow shorter, there comes a moment when the veil between this world and the Otherworld thins. In County Carlow, this ancient transition is not a time for fear, but for celebration. Journey into Samhain Festival 25, a town-wide celebration rooted in the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the coming of winter. This is a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and spirits walk among the living.

2 People Holding Signs
5 September 2025

Carlow Crafters Selected for Prestigious European Craft Workshop in Sweden

5th September 2025, Carlow will be represented on the European stage through the participation of two local crafters, Isabel Lucas and Clare Jordan, in Stone & Soul: Sustainable Lithography, Linoleum and Paper for Contemporary Artists. This three-day hybrid workshop, hosted by the Craft Academy Sweden at the Helliden Folk High School in Skövde, is widely recognised as a significant forum for the advancement of sustainable craft practices in Europe.

River Bank
5 September 2025

Big Beach Clean Comes to County Carlow – Join the Riverbank Cleanup!

Carlow may be inland, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make waves in protecting our oceans!

Once again, this September, Carlow County Council is proud to support the Big Beach Clean, a nationwide initiative led by Clean Coasts and part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). While coastal communities will be tackling litter on beaches, here in County Carlow we’re taking action along our riverbanks, because litter dropped in towns and cities is one of the leading causes of marine pollution.

2 men standing at a sign with the number 19
4 September 2025

Loc8code: Public Safety Initiative

Carlow County Council has launched Loc8code – an Emergency Access Points initiative designed to improve public safety and strengthen emergency response across the county.

Emergency Access Points are clearly identified locations that allow first responders to reach people quickly in areas where traditional addresses or navigation can be difficult. From rural landscapes and riverways to recreational spaces, these markers provide a simple, reliable reference that can be shared with ambulance, fire, or rescue services in the event of an emergency.