As the nights grow longer and a chill fills the air, Halloween beckons with its unique mix of tradition, creativity, and fun. Carlow Town Centre is at the heart of this seasonal celebration, offering a wide range of activities and events for families to enjoy. From spooky arts and crafts to energetic entertainment, Carlow is the perfect place to experience the magic of Halloween. Cllr.

In a world where sustainability is becoming more than just a trend, it is essential for businesses to find innovative ways to align their operations with eco-friendly practices. On Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 in the Seven Oaks Hotel , Athy Road , Carlow, the "Sustainable for Success" Business Breakfast, in association with Bank of Ireland, will offer business leaders a unique opportunity to discover how they can elevate their success while embracing sustainability.

How it works:

• Bring up to 5 items of clean clothing in great condition
• Each item is worth 1 token
• Items on the rails are also worth 1 token
• 'Shop' the rails
• Take away 'new to you' items with your tokens

Where:

Carlow College, St Patrick's College, College Street, Carlow

A talk about planting trees - which tree where? with Eamonn Wall

Where : An Gairdin Beo

Contact Áine on byrnea@carlowcoco.ie to book your place or just come along for the workshop and a cuppa

Carlow Weather Man – Alan O’Reilly will give an online talk about our weather and climate change

Spend an hour in the company of Carlows famous weather man who will chat about how he has observed changes in our weather due to Climate Change

Online via Zoom

What goes around, comes around – join a talk about the circular economy – getting a longer life out of our stuff  

Come see Ireland’s first fire engine powered by HVO at Carlow Fire Station.

HVO and advanced technology reduces its carbon footprint by 95%

Pop in, see the machine and chat to the firemen operating it

When: Monday 14th October, 14:00 - 16:00

Where: Carlow Central Fire Station, R93 XE72

National Public Libraries Open Day promotes the role of public libraries in Irish society and raises awareness of the broad range of services they provide. The Day is taking place Saturday, 28th September, with 300+ libraries across Ireland marking it through activities, events and celebrations. 

To coincide with the Day, the Take a Closer Look campaign is encouraging people to take a closer look at the wide-ranging services open to them through their libraries, with the vast majority freely available.  

Join renowned environmentalist and RTÉ personality Éanna Ní Lamhna for a walk that’s as enlightening as it is enjoyable. With her trademark wit and wisdom, Éanna guides you through the diverse habitats of the Blackstairs Mountains, sharing fascinating insights into the natural world. This walk offers a unique opportunity to explore everything from conifer plantations and upland bogs to hedgerows and scrub, each a distinct wildlife habitat.