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🌙 "Culture Night Carlow is a celebration of everything that's great about culture and creativity in County Carlow!" - Aileen Nolan, Carlow Arts Officer.
Taking place on Friday, 18 September, this year’s programme brings a fantastic range of events to communities right across the county — from Myshall to Kildavin, Clonegal, Tullow, Bagenalstown, Borris and Carlow Town itself.
✨ Discover events organised by artists, communities and local organisations, celebrating the creativity and culture that makes County Carlow so special.
We're proud to support this wonderful programme, funded by @artscouncilireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and @carlowcoco
📅 Culture Night Carlow | Friday, 18 September
Explore the full programme at culturenight.ie/country/carlow
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A warm welcome to competitors from all 26 counties who visit Carlow this weekend for the national finals of the Cairn Community Games in music, drama and make and model competitions at Carlow College and VISUAL Carlow.
Hosted in Carlow for the past six years, it’s a wonderful weekend located on the grounds of Carlow College and VISUAL. The Carlow Makers Market also takes place each day from 11am to 4pm on College Street, alongside the National Community Games Finals, bringing together talented local makers, artists, crafters and food vendors for a vibrant celebration of creativity. The Makers Market provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience the very best of local craftsmanship and browse unique handmade products, while meeting local crafters and discovering the stories behind their creations.
This weekend's market will feature an impressive range of traders including CrossRoads Art, Pressed Petals and Green, Micks Manwood, Papernerd Carlow, Made In Carlow, Ampifi Media, LS Floral, Dolmen Pottery, Scoops4Littles, Hermitage-Molly, Candyworld and BitsByCassie.
Local Enterprise Office Carlow
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Carlow County Council, in partnership with Carlow Tourism , Active Carlow and Coppenagh House Farm, is delighted to invite you to the official launch of the Big Barn Bash Festival, taking place on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 with the support of Fáilte Ireland
We are excited to introduce this new Family Food Festival for County Carlow, which will take place in October. The launch event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the festival programme, which includes a brand new 5km Family Fun Run, cookery demonstrations featuring Rachel Allen and Edward Hayden, appearances by local chefs, an immersive food experience area, a dedicated family zone, and a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages.
Join us to network and gather to hear about the exciting plans for the festival, enjoy light refreshments, and discover how individuals, businesses and community groups can become part of the Big Barn Bash story.
We look forward to welcoming you.
RSVP: enterprise@carlowcoco.ie or call 059 9128783.
All are welcome.
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