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A fantastic opportunity to experience and explore the rich heritage of Carlow takes place on Saturday, April 18th as part of the Carlow Heritage Seminar 2026!
This guided coach tour arranged by the Heritage Office of Carlow County Council will explore some of Carlow’s most fascinating sites including
Newtown Church – a stunning Gothic-revival church dating from c.1830, featuring beautiful stained glass and intricate plasterwork on the ceilings reputably prepared by Italian artisans working close by in Fenagh House at the time.
Tinryland and its surrounds – an area with over 5,000 years of history, from ancient settlements to stories of rebellion and rural electrification
Clonmelsh Cemetery – a remarkable historic site linked to the ancestors of Walt Disney and the Butler Family.
For full details and registration email nshannon@carlowcoco.ie or visit your local library and register before 14 April!
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As part of the Pan Celtic festival 2026, Borris Lacemakers will be holding an exhibition of their work at Carlow County Museum on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of April.
The exhibition will feature a display of beautiful lace samples and some demonstrations. Meet the lacemakers, try a stitch and learn about this unique Carlow Heritage Craft.
📍 Carlow County Museum, College Street.
Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of April, 10am - 4pm.
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A huge Céad Míle Fáilte to all delegates attending the Pan Celtic International Festival which officially starts today! We are looking forward to this great celebration of Celtic culture over the next six days which brings together artists, musicians, dancers and visitors from the six Celtic nations — Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. Bigí Linn.
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