Carlow Tourism hosts its annual golf classic featuring three top quality courses - Carlow, Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club and Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.

T: 059-9130411   

E: info@carlowtourism.com

W: www.carlowtourism.com/golfclassic

From €219 per person featuring three rounds of golf, three lunches, gala dinner followed by entertainment and prize fund of €7,000.

Carlow’s majestic Blackstairs Mountains and River Barrow together with the charming villages of Carlow feature in this year’s Carlow Autumn Walking Festival. The festival caters to all levels of walkers, from very experienced hill walkers out to enjoy an invigorating mountain trek to novices seeking some peace and tranquility along more leisurely routes. There is a choice of over 15 different walks plus family activities and themed walks. 

The festival displays a vibrant programme of events featuring a dynamic range of entertainment and arts and transforms Carlow into a cultural hub.

Grounds of Carlow College, College Street, Carlow Town.

E: info@carlowartsfestival.com 

W: www.carlowartsfestival.com

F: https://www.facebook.com/CarlowArtsFestival/

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. From free bike checks to fun cycles, heritage cycles, electric bike races, school cycling events, bike festivals and road races there’s lots to enjoy during Bike Week in Carlow. There is something for every age and ability.

The Carlow Garden Festival is a wonderful opportunity for budding and experienced gardeners and nature lovers to obtain practical advice from a range of informative workshops while visiting the many beautiful gardens in the county. With gardens in full bloom and with the majority of gardening work completed, the festival is the ideal time to relax, admire the work of others and make gardening plans for the coming months and year ahead.

The International Pan Celtic Festival is a celebration of the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Isle of Man and Cornwall in music, song, dance, languages, costumes, sport and story. This year's festival has an exciting programme of events to keep everyone entertained, including street performances, a parade, live music and competitions.

Musicians and choirs, singers and dancers, bands and storytellers from the participating Celtic nations will come together to share their language and culture at this great family-friendly Easter event. 

An Gairdin Beo is a community garden in the centre of Carlow town where people garden together and then reap the rewards together. This craft and coffee morning celebrates the snowdrop through various arts.

T: 059 9130411

E: info@carlowtourism.com

W: www.carlowgardentrail.com

This event is one of five events taking place between 19th January and 2nd February, 2024. Four events will take place in-person and one will be online. At these sessions, you can talk to Arts Council staff about funding opportunities and hear more about what the Arts Council does.

Meet the Arts Council is an invaluable opportunity to meet with Arts Council teams to ask questions in an informal environment, to find out what funding or programme is suitable for you, to develop partnerships and meet with peers.

Visual Carlow ,Old Dublin Road, Carlow

Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' from across the country will go head-to-head in this prestigious national song contest, to find Ireland's entry for the Pan Celtic International Song Contest 2024. The composer of the winning song will receive a cash prize of €1,000 and go forward to represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest.

Visual & George Bernard Shaw Theatre ,Old Dublin Road,Carlow, R93 A3K1.

T: 087-2857048 / 085-1340047

E: pancelticcarlow@gmail.com

This unique retreat is designed as a slowing down, drawing in, restorative time. We welcome yogis of all levels: The emphasis is on moving with awareness, breathing fully and intelligently, and practising hatha yoga in a safe and mindful way.

T: 059-9161473

E: events@lisnavagh.com

W: www.lisnavagh.com