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Final Reminder - 🏃 ON TODAY: ARDATTIN SPRINT & STRIDE 5K & 10KArdattin Community Group are holding their 5K and 10K Run ...
17/10/2026

Final Reminder - 🏃 ON TODAY: ARDATTIN SPRINT & STRIDE 5K & 10K

Ardattin Community Group are holding their 5K and 10K Run / Walk today, Sunday, 18 October, in Ardattin Village, Co. Carlow.

📅 Today, Sunday 18 October 2026
⏰ Starts at 11:30am
📍 Ardattin Village, Co. Carlow
💶 Adults €20 | Under 16s €12

🏅 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male and female, plus medals and spot prizes.

All proceeds go towards Ardattin Village.

Registration through JustRuns Events. https://in.justrunsentries.com/ardattin-sprint--stride-5k--10k-2026?currentPage=select-competition

Organised by Ardattin Community Group, with support from Rothwell Engineering Limited and Anthony Curry Electrical.

Not a UFO but circling Carlow Town the past30 mins. Hope everything is OK 👍
17/10/2026

Not a UFO but circling Carlow Town the past30 mins. Hope everything is OK 👍

🎃🎬 2 HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS COMING TO CARLOW TOWN HALL!Looking for something to do with the children during the Hallowee...
17/10/2026

🎃🎬 2 HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS COMING TO CARLOW TOWN HALL!

Looking for something to do with the children during the Halloween midterm?

Carlow Town Hall will host two family-friendly movie nights as part of Samhain Festival 2026, with two popular Halloween films on the big screen.

Organised by Active Carlow and the Carlow Local Community Safety Partnership, both evenings offer families an opportunity to enjoy some Halloween entertainment together.

🎬 WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER - HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
Join Dracula and his monster friends for a fun-filled animated Halloween adventure.

🕡 6.30pm to 8.30pm
🎟️ Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carlowsportspartnership/2446896

🎬 THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER - HOCUS POCUS

The Halloween favourite featuring the Sanderson sisters returns for an evening of magic, mischief and spooky fun.

🕡 6.30pm to 8.30pm
🎟️ Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carlowsportspartnership/2446877

📍 VENUE: Carlow Town Hall, R93 TK85
💶 TICKET PRICES FOR BOTH NIGHTS
🎟️ €5 per person
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 €15 for a family of four

Both screenings are part of the wider Samhain Festival, bringing Halloween activities and entertainment to Carlow.

Please note: All About Carlow is independent and is not affiliated with the event organisers. This information is shared for the benefit of the local community.

17/10/2026

Sunset on the Barrow. Have you noticed how powerful the Sunsets and Sunrises have been

🐉🔥 DRAGONS, FIRE AND FREE HALLOWEEN FUN COMING TO CARLOW! Looking for something to do with the children over the Hallowe...
17/10/2026

🐉🔥 DRAGONS, FIRE AND FREE HALLOWEEN FUN COMING TO CARLOW!

Looking for something to do with the children over the Halloween midterm?

The Exchange in Carlow will be transformed into a world of dragons, fire and spooky entertainment as part of Samhain Festival 2026.

There are two family-friendly events taking place, including FREE Halloween activities.

🐉 THE DRAGON EXPERIENCE
📅 Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October
🕚 Showtimes: 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
🎟️ Adults €7 | Children €9.50 | Under 3s FREE.

Families can enjoy a live dragon performance featuring theatrical storytelling, lighting, sound and fiery special effects.
There will also be an opportunity to meet the dragon and take photographs after each show.

🎃 FREE HALLOWEEN GAMES
📅 Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October
🕝 2.30pm to 5.30pm
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Organised with Active Carlow, these afternoons will feature:
🎨 Colouring and face painting
🎲 Interactive games
💃 Dancing and Halloween entertainment
👻 Spooky decorations and surprises

Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite Halloween costumes.

📍 Venue: The Exchange, Carlow Town

The events form part of Samhain Festival 2026, running across Carlow from 22 October to 1 November.

🎟️ FULL DETAILS AND DRAGON EXPERIENCE BOOKINGS:
https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/samhain-festival-26-at-the-exchange

Please note: All About Carlow is independent and is not affiliated with the event organisers. This information is shared for the benefit of the local community.

💛 Darkness Into Light, Carlow.A quiet moment overlooking the River Barrow as the town begins to wake. A beautiful remind...
17/10/2026

💛 Darkness Into Light, Carlow.

A quiet moment overlooking the River Barrow as the town begins to wake. A beautiful reminder of the meaning behind Darkness Into Light.



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17/10/2026

Swans at Sunset on the Barrow.

FYI NO A.I. WAS USED IN THE MAKING IF THIS VIDEO

Red sky at night shepherds Delight 😊 Carlow Panaramic View of #2026
17/10/2026

Red sky at night shepherds Delight 😊 Carlow Panaramic View of #2026

🐄 THE BIG BARN BASH IS COMING TO TULLOW THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!Something a little different is coming to County Carlow t...
17/10/2026

🐄 THE BIG BARN BASH IS COMING TO TULLOW THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!
Something a little different is coming to County Carlow this October, with the first-ever Big Barn Bash taking place at Coppenagh House Farm in Tullow.

This two-day family festival will bring together local food, farming, live cooking demonstrations and plenty of activities for children, all on a working farm.

📅 Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
🕚 11am to 5pm each day
📍 Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow, Co. Carlow

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
👨‍🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations: Featuring well-known chefs Edward Hayden and Rachel Allen, with Virgin Media's Deric Ó h'Artagáin also among the featured guests.

🐄 Farmyard Fun: A chance for families to enjoy activities and entertainment in a working farm setting.

🏃 Coppenagh Coo 5km Carlow Chase: A special run or walk as part of the festival.

🤸 Moo Crew Active Zone: Family-friendly activities presented in partnership with Active Carlow.

🍔 Brew & Harvest Food Zone: Local food producers, street food, artisan coffee, hot chocolate and plenty of treats.

The festival will also celebrate Carlow's agricultural heritage and the local food producers who contribute so much to our county.

🎟️ TICKETS
Day tickets and family passes are available, with children under three admitted free. Full details and tickets:
https://www.bigbarnbash.ie/

Please note: All About Carlow is independent and has no affiliation with the event organisers. This information is shared for the benefit of the local community.

😂 FATHER DOUGAL IS COMING TO CARLOW! ARDAL O'HANLON HEADLINES BIG COMEDY NIGHT Fans of Father Ted are in for a treat thi...
17/10/2026

😂 FATHER DOUGAL IS COMING TO CARLOW! ARDAL O'HANLON HEADLINES BIG COMEDY NIGHT

Fans of Father Ted are in for a treat this December as Ardal O'Hanlon, best known for playing Father Dougal McGuire, takes to the stage in Carlow.

The popular Irish comedian will headline The Big Comedy Gala Night, part of Jinglefest 2026, alongside two other well-known names in Irish comedy.

🎤 THE LINE-UP
⭐ Ardal O'Hanlon: Star of Father Ted, Death in Paradise and Derry Girls.
⭐ Sharon Mannion: Comedian and actress from Bridget & Eamon, who will host the evening.
⭐ Colm O'Regan: Comedian, author and creator of the popular Irish Mammies series.

📅 Friday, 4 December 2026
🕗 8pm
📍 George Bernard Shaw Theatre, VISUAL Carlow
🎟️ €22, including booking fee

The show forms part of Jinglefest, which runs from 3 to 6 December, bringing Christmas events and entertainment to Carlow.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/carlow-comedy-festival-ardal-ohanlon

Please note: All About Carlow is independent and is not affiliated with the event organisers. This information is shared for the benefit of the local community.

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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