Welcome to Carlow

You won’t find a warmer welcome  in Ireland or a better location for your next getaway. Carlow is a place where breath-taking scenery, outdoor adventures, fabulous food and culture combine to create unforgettable experiences.

Discover the timeless and unspoiled Carlow landscape. Picturesque villages, meandering rivers, rolling hills combined with the colourful tales of our people, past and present. Explore our rich heritage and vibrant present. Feel inspired. Feel charmed. Feel free. Wander off the Track and uncover a world of hidden gems in Carlow

#KeepDiscovering Ireland’s Ancient East with Carlow.

PAN CELTIC INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024

April 2nd – April 6th

The 50th 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.

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☀Summer is on the way with the announcement of the programme for this year’s Carlow Arts Festival!

There is so much to discover and enjoy at this year's Carlow Arts Festival.
Experience over 80 thoughtfully curated events which includes live music, dance, free performances, theatre, visual arts and workshops for kids and adults.

You can view programmes online here at www.carlowartsfestival.ie

Taking place from Wednesday June 5th to Sunday, June 9th across Carlow town. An exciting event for all the family and all ages to enjoy!

Carlow Arts Office The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Carlow County Council Community Information
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☀Summer is on the way with the announcement of the programme for this year’s Carlow Arts Festival! 

There is so much to discover and enjoy at this years Carlow Arts Festival.
Experience over 80 thoughtfully curated events which includes live music, dance, free performances, theatre, visual arts and workshops for kids and adults. 

You can view programmes online here at www.carlowartsfestival.ie

Taking place from Wednesday June 5th to Sunday, June 9th across Carlow town. An exciting event for all the family and all ages to enjoy! 

Carlow Arts Office  The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon  Carlow County Council Community Information  
#WanderOffTheTrack #keepdiscovering #carlowtourism #carlow #incarlow #discoverireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast
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✨Don’t miss out! Come down to #StreetFest for excitement, music, fun and so much more!

Join Carlow County Council in celebrating our vibrant community spirit and local culture at Streetfest this Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th!

Lower Tullow Street will come alive with music, magic, and mesmerising performances as Carlow County Council proudly presents Streetfest the Busking Competition taking place on select dates throughout May and June 2024. This thrilling competition invites local talent to showcase their skills and entertain audiences from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.

Buskers of all kinds – musicians, dancers, magicians, and more – are encouraged to participate. To enter, performers must register with a member of the Carlow County Council Team prior to their performance and provide their location for the creation of a video for judging.

Each day, performers will compete for the chance to win a €100 voucher prize from any retailer in Lower Tullow Street. Additionally, an overall winner will be selected from the participants of all competition days and awarded a grand prize of €300, while a public vote prize of €200 will also be awarded.

carlow.ie/news/2024/streetfest-busking-competition-unveiled

Carlow County Council Community Information Local Enterprise Office Carlow Carlow Arts Office County Carlow Chamber Creative Ireland Carlow
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✨Don’t miss out! Come down to #StreetFest for excitement, music, fun and so much more!

Join Carlow County Council in celebrating our vibrant community spirit and local culture at Streetfest this Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th!

 Lower Tullow Street will come alive with music, magic, and mesmerising performances as Carlow County Council proudly presents Streetfest the Busking Competition taking place on select dates throughout May and June 2024. This thrilling competition invites local talent to showcase their skills and entertain audiences from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.

Buskers of all kinds – musicians, dancers, magicians, and more – are encouraged to participate. To enter, performers must register with a member of the Carlow County Council Team prior to their performance and provide their location for the creation of a video for judging. 

Each day, performers will compete for the chance to win a €100 voucher prize from any retailer in Lower Tullow Street. Additionally, an overall winner will be selected from the participants of all competition days and awarded a grand prize of €300, while a public vote prize of €200 will also be awarded.

https://carlow.ie/news/2024/streetfest-busking-competition-unveiled

Carlow County Council Community Information   Local Enterprise Office Carlow   Carlow Arts Office   County Carlow Chamber   Creative Ireland Carlow 
#WanderOffTheTrack #Carlow #carlowtourism #keepdiscovering #incarlow #irelandsancienteast #streetfest #familydayout

🌱An Siopa Glas Ballon proudly presents its much-anticipated Community Seed and Plant Swap. This event promises to be a celebration of gardening, sustainability, and community spirit. Spring is the perfect season to rejuvenate your garden – whether you’re looking to thin out your flower beds or enrich them with pollinator-friendly plants, the Community Seed and Plant Swap is the perfect opportunity to do so for free.
Bring along plants and seeds for swapping and get ready to diversify your gardening space, while making lasting connections within the Carlow gardening community.

Refreshments are on offer and plenty of a chance for a chat.

#WanderOffTheTrack #Carlow #inCarlow #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #CarlowTourism #CarlowEvents #Ballon
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🌱An Siopa Glas Ballon proudly presents its much-anticipated Community Seed and Plant Swap. This event promises to be a celebration of gardening, sustainability, and community spirit. Spring is the perfect season to rejuvenate your garden – whether you’re looking to thin out your flower beds or enrich them with pollinator-friendly plants, the Community Seed and Plant Swap is the perfect opportunity to do so for free. 
Bring along plants and seeds for swapping and get ready to diversify your gardening space, while making lasting connections within the Carlow gardening community.

Refreshments are on offer and plenty of a chance for a chat.

#WanderOffTheTrack #Carlow #inCarlow #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #CarlowTourism #CarlowEvents #Ballon

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