Jack and the Bean

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Fee Fi Fo Fum, we smell a panto that’s packed with fun! The team at Striking Productions returns this year to the Kingdom of Barrowvale to meet young Jack, a hapless, harmless, hopeless hero. Jack lives with his mother, Mudder Udder, his nine siblings, and their menagerie of pets. The town is also living in fear of a GIANT, and rumour has it that he eats children!

Lightfest Carlow Town 2023

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After a day spent shopping or relaxing in one of Carlow’s fine hotels, celebrate Christmas together at this free, festive event. Step into a world of enchantment, where the twinkle of Christmas lights mingles with the melodies of live music, the tantalising aroma of festive treats from sweet to savoury, and the breathtaking spectacle of a truly professional fireworks display. Welcome to Lightfest, the ultimate Christmas event that promises to ignite your holiday spirit like never before! An evening to be enjoyed and savoured by all the family. 

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Christmas in Carlow 2023

An Evening with Santy

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An Evening with Santa, available on selected days is a great event for the whole family - enjoy a festive dinner together with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and then explore the magical, illuminated winter garden! Follow the winding paths to find the way to the real reindeer all the way from Lapland! Then it’s time for the big moment when each child receives a special present from Santa himself.

What’s in store for you:

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Altamont Trad

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Altamont Trad will be taking place on Wednesday, 19th July at 2 pm Everyone welcome! Please bring a seat with you.Will be held at the New Orchard at the rear end of Altamont Plants.Refreshments will be available at the Walled Garden Cafe.

For more details please contact Maire on 087 242 4934.

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Six Events Announced for Local Enterprise Week

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 6 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Carlow. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 2nd to the 6th March this year across the country.

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Rubbish Film Festival Awards Celebrate Young Environmental Storytellers at VISUAL Carlow

The County Carlow Rubbish Film Festival Awards were held on the morning of Tuesday, 4 February at VISUAL Carlow, celebrating the creativity, commitment and environmental leadership of Transition Year students from across the county. Nine schools took part, with 12 TY students from each school producing a series of concise inspirational, high-quality short films.

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Carlow Businesses Meet Thousands Of Buyers At Local Enterprise Showcase

Businesses from Carlow had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world this week as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2026 at the RDS in Dublin.  There were over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported businesses from across the country present at the event with two in attendance Carlow.

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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme

The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides short term immediate financial support to people whose homes are damaged by flooding or other severe weather events and who are not able to meet costs for essential needs, household items and, in some instances, structural repair. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service.

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Carlow County Council Announces Festival and Events Grant Scheme for 2026

Carlow County Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Festival and Events Grant Scheme. Designed to support the creation, development, and promotion of festivals and events across County Carlow, aiming to enhance local tourism and offer engaging experiences for both residents and visitors.

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Emergency Road Closures due to Flood Waters - Storm Chandra

Carlow County Council has attended a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders stood up with the National Emergency Coordination Group this afternoon to coordinate response to Storm Chandra.  There is still a current Met Eireann Yellow Weather Warning for wind & rain for Co Carlow until 23:00 hrs this evening 27th January 2026 with further unsettled wet and windy weather forecasted for the rest of the week falling on already saturated land.