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All set up and ready for Bord Bia Bloom 2026 which starts tomorrow in the Phoenix Park and runs until Monday!
Make sure to call by stand G22 in the Grand Pavilion where you can pick up special accommodation offers, the programme for Carlow Arts Festival which starts this weekend and information on things to see and do this summer.
We’ll also be promoting this year’s Carlow Garden Festival and the Carlow Garden Trail, a collection of Carlow’s finest gardens, from historic estates and award-winning centres to town gardens, community spaces, forest parks, and tree trails. The festival programme will be available to pick up from the stand.
A big shout out to Bagenalstown Community Gardens who have entered a Community Postcard Garden in Bloom – A Landscape of Transition. This garden presents a layered story of Carlow, reflecting on a lost wilderness and a landscape shaped by history, belief, and human hands.. It travels through the past to Mount Leinster in 1786, when Ireland’s last wolf was killed, through to the nearby Nine Stones, which are rich in folklore, and the 17th century Carlow Fence, the granite post-and-rail boundaries that are linked to Quaker settlers. Traversing Carlow’s rich landscape and recalling the deep bond between people and the wild, the garden asks, how can we reconnect with nature going forward?
Bord Bia Bloom, Ireland’s most unique festival of gardening, food, and sustainable living, returns for a 20th year this June bank holiday weekend, (Thursday, May 28th – Monday, June 1st 2026).
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The Power of Creativity is a short talk by Irish Actor Rachel Pilkington who is best known for her roles on The Clinic, Fair City and Glenroe.
Rachel will be exploring some of the ways in which the Arts and creativity can bring us joy, healing, connection, belonging and personal expansion.
Refreshments will be provided as an integral part of this event to encourage social engagement and build connection.
Location: Altamont Plants, Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 N882
Date: Thursday, 28th May 2026, 11:30am - 12.30pm
Price: Price: €18.00 (incl. refreshments)
Book online at www.altamontplants.com
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Carlow Arts Festival is just 2 days away!
From the 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.
Key highlights include immersive street performances, thought-provoking art installations, live music concerts and engaging workshops. Carlow Arts Festival prides itself on accessibility and inclusivity, offering many free events to encourage widespread participation.
From family-friendly activities to late-night entertainment, it creates a space where creativity flourishes and connections are forged. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious explorer, or someone looking to be inspired, Carlow Arts Festival promises an unforgettable experience that captures the spirit of innovation and joy.
For a full festival schedule visit: www.carlowartsfestival.ie/whats-on/festival-programme
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