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.

Journey into Samhain Festival 25, a town-wide celebration rooted in the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the coming of winter.

 Féile an Fhómhair ’25, Carlow’s popular autumn bilingual festival, has an amazing programme of events lined up.

To celebrate Heritage Week 2025, join Carlow Sports Partnership and the Carlow Heritage Office for a leisurely stroll along the Barrow track, exploring our foundations.

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the scenic Barrow track from Milford to Carlow Town Park, with activator poles provided for your comfort and support.

Week of indoor and outdoor events celebrating the rich heritage the county has to offer and promoting awareness of the built, natural and cultural heritage.

Take a walk on the wild side with Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) on the River Barrow, followed by a gentle outdoor yoga class! Join us for a leisurely paddle down the River Barrow, and a refreshing yoga session.

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.

Carlow proudly hosts the XXVI Columbanus Day celebration from July 11th to 13th, 2025. This significant occasion honours St. Columbanus, one of Ireland's most influential early missionaries, recognised for his contributions to the spiritual and cultural foundation of Europe. Columbanus was born in Carlow, in the shadow of the Blackstairs Mountains.   

Tullow Street in Carlow Town is getting ready to pulse with music and celebration on 7th June for Streetfest Sessions, in association with Scramble Session.

Creative Ireland Carlow is excited to announce this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme, inviting all young people to get creative

This four-day event and fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday covering the counties of Laois, Carlow and Kildare, all three of which were chosen for the original 1903 race.

Adventure racing returns to the heart of Ireland this weekend as The Beast, a 24-hour non-stop expedition race, sets off at 4pm from Carlow Town on Friday afternoon.