Carlow Beo! CONTINUES THIS AUGUST

Ireland's only vegan music festival with talks, food, live acts and workshops. All with an eco-friendly and inclusive community ethos. 

A strikingly inventive Tudor-revival house dating from 1830, lovely Ballydarton was designed by the notable architect Daniel Robertson who was responsible for many fine houses in the south east of Ireland including Dunleckney Manor and Wells House. When writing to Henry Faulkner of the nearby Castletown House in 1835 about Walter Newton of Dunleckney, Robertson wrote: “I hope he has seen my beautiful, my own Ballydarton, that house is my pride”.

TURAIS GHÁIRDÍN
Beidh turais ghairdín trí Ghaeilge I nGairdíní Altamont le linn Seachtain Oidhreacht Náisiúnta 2026 ar na dátaí seo a leanas:-
15ú, 16ú, 17ú de Mhí Lúnasa ag a haon déag a chlog
21ú, 22ú, 23ú de Mhí Lúnasa ag a dó a chlóg
IRISH LANGUAGE TOURS
There will be Irish language garden tours in Altamont Gardens during National Heritage Week 2026 on the following dates:-
15th, 16th, 17th of August at 11 o’clock
21st, 22nd, 23rd of August at 2 o’clock

In association with Historic Houses of Ireland journey into the past with a guided tour of Huntington Castle. Hear stories of its historical occupants, while meandering through passages to the living quarters, formal rooms & even the dungeon home to the Temple of the Goddess & the ancient Holy Well. Outside are Victorian terraces, an ancient yew walk and recently restored 17th century formal gardens which visitors are free to explore after the tour.

Heritage at Risk
15 – 23 August 2026
Heritage at Risk encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, for us to reimagine and revive these sites, artefacts and practices.

The Tullow Agricultural Show, also known as the County Carlow Show, is one of the largest one-day events in County Carlow.

Founded in 1946, the Tullow Agricultural Show prides itself among the most established agricultural shows in Ireland. It is typically run on the third Sunday of August every year!
The Tullow Show boasts many attractions for a fun-filled, family day out!

Tours of Borris House

Borris House Tours take place form the 16th August to 23rd August.

Date: 16th - 23rd August,
Time:  1pm and 2pm
Address: Borris House, Borris, Co Carlow, R95 Y2T1
No booking necessary.

Just go to the main gate at either 1pm or 2pm

Groups of 6 or more are required to book

Enjoy an evening exploring bats in the beautiful setting of Altamont Gardens. Check the Altamont Gardens facebook page a little closer to the date for a full list of activities. 

The event is designed to raise awareness of the value of oral history projects in County Carlow. It is designed to give advice and guidance for groups/ individuals who may wish to undertake an oral history project. Participants will hear about the Heritage Council funded projects on the oral history in Carlow Town and the future direction of the project that will be of value to local individuals, business owners, tourists and researchers.

Talk on the Heritage of the P&T in County Carlow over the year.
Photos, stories and talks, audience participation or stories to contribute are welcome, see how the services have changed over the years, equipment, vehicles etc.

A Heritage Art Camp for children aged 7 -12 years. A camp incorporating printing from nature and puppet making using natural fibres, all materials provided, children bring their own lunch.