This half-way point of the year offers an opportunity to celebrate vitality, connect with the senses and mirror the abundance of the land all around.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of swimming, running and big smiles at the Barrowside Junior Aquathon on Saturday June 20th, 2026 in Bagenalstown Swimming Pool. 

MC Stage Academy returns to VISUAL with something for everyone, you do not want to miss this spectacle! 

Joined by Ray McLoughlin and Kane O’Rourke Derek Ryan brings his stripped back acoustic show to VISUAL. 

Join the Woodford Dolmen for Live Music in the Plum Tree Bar with Brian Kenna on Sunday, 21st June from 10pm. 

The XXVII Columbanus Day celebration from Friday 3rd July to Monday 6th July, 2026 Carlow Pilgrims to Travel to Italy for 27th International Columban Meeting A […]

Join Lisnavagh House for an afternoon and evening full of discovery

A week of guided tours and talks commemorating Corona North, the passionate plants person and visionary founder of Altamont Gardens.  

The Carlow Garden Festival showcases Carlow’s outstanding collection of gardens, from historic estates to modern landscaped marvels, garden centres and forest parks all brimming with seasonal beauty. With workshops, guided tours and demonstrations, the festival offers practical tips and inspiration for gardeners of all levels.

Get ready to be transported back to the era of timeless classic rock as Spirit of Smokie, the acclaimed Smokie show, prepares to take the stage in venue on Saturday, August 1st. 

Get your dancing shoes and come along for another amazing Country Dancing Weekend on August 14th and 15th at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow. The following line-up will keep you dancing all night.

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.

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. 

Lisgarvan House Stud, a family-run stud farm and equestrian event venue located in Co. Carlow, is thrilled to announce they will again host their International Horse Trials this August.

Audio Garden is returning in 2026 for another weekend of top-quality underground and electronic music. Can you hear the Garden calling? 

Carlow Tourism hosts its annual golf classic featuring three top quality courses - Carlow,Golf Club, Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club and Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort. Over the years the classic has brought golfers from all over Ireland and from the UK to enjoy excellent golf, while visitors also appreciate the great accommodation on offer throughout the county and the convivial atmosphere of the event.

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