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Carlow Arts Festival 2026 is here! 🥳📣 Check out all the exciting events happening throughout the weekend, From family-fr...
29/05/2026

Carlow Arts Festival 2026 is here! 🥳

📣 Check out all the exciting events happening throughout the weekend, From family-friendly activities to late-night entertainment there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Carlow Arts Festival 2026, 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.

Key highlights include immersive street performances, thought-provoking art installations, live music concerts and engaging workshops. Carlow Arts Festival prides itself on accessibility and inclusivity, offering many free events to encourage widespread participation.

For additional information and show details you can find the Festival HQ on the grounds of Carlow College St Patrick's, Carlow, Ireland all weekend.

📣 Please note that there will be no guided tours at Duckett’s Grove on Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th and Sunday May...
29/05/2026

📣 Please note that there will be no guided tours at Duckett’s Grove on Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend? 👀There are so much to do and see throughout the county, here are ...
28/05/2026

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend? 👀

There are so much to do and see throughout the county, here are some of the many attractions and activities for the perfect day out!

🛶 Carlow Regatta - River Barrow, Carlow Town Park.
Sunday, 31st May 2026. 8.30am - 4.30pm

One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country, attracting rowers from all corners of the island.

Organised by Carlow Rowing Club, races commence at 8.30 a.m. and conclude at 4.30 p.m., Sunday, 31st May 2026. Registration for the event is now closed but you can watch all the excitement on the banks of the River Barrow by Carlow Town Park

🎨 Carlow Arts Festival 2026 - Carlow Town
Thursday, 28th May - Monday 1st June

From the 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.

For a full festival schedule visit: www.carlowartsfestival.ie

🛻 Gordon Bennett Classic Road Run 2026 - Sunday, 31st May 2026

The Gordon Bennett Classic Car Run is a leisurely driving event held annually over the June Bank Holiday weekend. It celebrates the historic 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup, the first international motor race in Ireland.

Vintage and classic cars will tour the scenic routes across counties, Carlow, Kildare and Laois, retracing the original driving route from 1903.

There is no planned stops for Carlow on the day but some of the cars taking part may pass through some of the roads around Carlow on the town so keep your eyes peeled!

Full route and other details can be found on www.gordonbennettclassic.ie

🚶🏻 Walking Trips around Carlow

Carlow is perfect for anybody who wants to get into the outdoors this weekend. Whether it’s a short looped walk you’re looking for or a longer option there are plenty of routes dotted right around the county. For more details visit https://carlowtourism.com/activity-category/walking/

Join Cushendale Yard for a programme of free, drop-in events celebrating sheep shearing, wool, music, food and community...
28/05/2026

Join Cushendale Yard for a programme of free, drop-in events celebrating sheep shearing, wool, music, food and community on Saturday 30th May 2026, 12.30pm - 4.00pm

Watch traditional shearing, get hands-on with wool craft and weaving, dance to Irish and global rhythms, and live music. No booking required and all materials provided.

Location: Cushendale Woollen Mills, Mill Road, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, R95 PP83

Bagenalstown Swimming Club is back! 🏊Nestled by the scenic River Barrow, Bagenalstown Swimming Club is the ideal destina...
28/05/2026

Bagenalstown Swimming Club is back! 🏊

Nestled by the scenic River Barrow, Bagenalstown Swimming Club is the ideal destination for all ages to enjoy swimming activities in geo-thermally heated pools.

The club offers swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, sensory hour swims, summer camps, water safety classes and more! Seasonal membership and casual rates available.

The pool will open this Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May from 3.30pm - 8:00pm. Official Club Summer Opening Sunday. May 31st at 2pm.

For more information visit www.bagenalstownswimmingclub.com

All set up and ready for Bord Bia Bloom 2026 which starts tomorrow in the Phoenix Park and runs until Monday!Make sure t...
27/05/2026

All set up and ready for Bord Bia Bloom 2026 which starts tomorrow in the Phoenix Park and runs until Monday!

Make sure to call by stand G22 in the Grand Pavilion where you can pick up special accommodation offers, the programme for Carlow Arts Festival which starts this weekend and information on things to see and do this summer.

We’ll also be promoting this year’s Carlow Garden Festival and the Carlow Garden Trail, a collection of Carlow’s finest gardens, from historic estates and award-winning centres to town gardens, community spaces, forest parks, and tree trails. The festival programme will be available to pick up from the stand.

A big shout out to Bagenalstown Community Gardens who have entered a Community Postcard Garden in Bloom – A Landscape of Transition. This garden presents a layered story of Carlow, reflecting on a lost wilderness and a landscape shaped by history, belief, and human hands.. It travels through the past to Mount Leinster in 1786, when Ireland’s last wolf was killed, through to the nearby Nine Stones, which are rich in folklore, and the 17th century Carlow Fence, the granite post-and-rail boundaries that are linked to Quaker settlers. Traversing Carlow’s rich landscape and recalling the deep bond between people and the wild, the garden asks, how can we reconnect with nature going forward?

Bord Bia Bloom, Ireland’s most unique festival of gardening, food, and sustainable living, returns for a 20th year this June bank holiday weekend, (Thursday, May 28th – Monday, June 1st 2026).

The Power of Creativity is a short talk by Irish Actor Rachel Pilkington who is best known for her roles on The Clinic, ...
27/05/2026

The Power of Creativity is a short talk by Irish Actor Rachel Pilkington who is best known for her roles on The Clinic, Fair City and Glenroe.

Rachel will be exploring some of the ways in which the Arts and creativity can bring us joy, healing, connection, belonging and personal expansion.

Refreshments will be provided as an integral part of this event to encourage social engagement and build connection.

Location: Altamont Plants, Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 N882
Date: Thursday, 28th May 2026, 11:30am - 12.30pm
Price: Price: €18.00 (incl. refreshments)
Book online at www.altamontplants.com

26/05/2026

Carlow Arts Festival is just 2 days away!

From the 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.

Key highlights include immersive street performances, thought-provoking art installations, live music concerts and engaging workshops. Carlow Arts Festival prides itself on accessibility and inclusivity, offering many free events to encourage widespread participation.

From family-friendly activities to late-night entertainment, it creates a space where creativity flourishes and connections are forged. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious explorer, or someone looking to be inspired, Carlow Arts Festival promises an unforgettable experience that captures the spirit of innovation and joy.

For a full festival schedule visit: https://www.carlowartsfestival.ie/whats-on/festival-programme

The Forge Restaurant & Bakehouse, where 300 years of history meet modern culinary passion. Originally built in the 1700s...
26/05/2026

The Forge Restaurant & Bakehouse, where 300 years of history meet modern culinary passion. Originally built in the 1700s as a steward’s house for the Keogh Estate, this building has lived many lives, a forge, a local shop, and even a post office. Thanks to a careful restoration that preserved its original flagstone floors and sash windows, the soul of the past remains.

Reopened in 2025 by Phil and Kay, The Forge is once again a heartbeat of the community serving breakfast, lunch and Sunday lunch with menu changes weekly. Chef Phil crafts innovative menus using the finest local ingredients and daily bakes. Front of house, Kay ensures every guest feels like an old friend. Whether you’re here for a slow brunch or a cosy dinner, you’re part of their story now.

Book now: https://www.theforgecarlow.com/

The Forge Restaurant

Rathanna Village Day is back for its 3rd year! 🎉Sunday 14th June from 1:30pm–5pm is sure to be an afternoon packed with ...
25/05/2026

Rathanna Village Day is back for its 3rd year! 🎉

Sunday 14th June from 1:30pm–5pm is sure to be an afternoon packed with fun, family & community spirit!

There’ll be something for everyone to enjoy including vintage tractors, children’s races, traditional music, delicious food, local craft stalls and plenty more throughout the day! 💚

Bring the family, meet friends and enjoy a fantastic day out in Rathanna village.
✨ FREE ENTRY ✨

Looking for a place to stay while you visit the Sunny South East? 🌞Borris House-exclusive weddings and event venue is on...
25/05/2026

Looking for a place to stay while you visit the Sunny South East? 🌞

Borris House-exclusive weddings and event venue is only an hour from Dublin, yet feels a world away! Their original, pretty Victorian cottages are comfortable with an authentic Irish country style of their own. They offer all the modern conveniences important to their guests, while nonetheless being imbued with the authentic ‘cosy cottage’ feel of a bygone era.

Each bedroom has tea and coffee making facilities available and comfortable furniture in which to relax. Consisting of a luxurious super king size bed complete with goose down duvets and pillows – you are guaranteed a wonderful night’s sleep. Free parking and wifi are included but please note that there are no kitchen facilities available. The local village of Borris has shops and restaurant, and there are a host of villages nearby with coffee shops and restaurants.

More Info and booking: https://borrishouse.ie/

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