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Kishmish is turning 1 year old!To celebrate this Friday 23rd October, 50% of the day’s sales will go to St. Catherine’s ...
19/10/2026

Kishmish is turning 1 year old!

To celebrate this Friday 23rd October, 50% of the day’s sales will go to St. Catherine’s Community Centre Meals-on-Wheels!

Bring the family, grab your friends and order your favourites. Every plate helps 🍛✨
📅 Friday 23rd October
📍 Book your table: www.kishmish.ie

Ever wanted to see what a chef’s home kitchen is like? Now you can eat & learn with John in his home! 👨‍🍳The Devils Menu...
19/10/2026

Ever wanted to see what a chef’s home kitchen is like? Now you can eat & learn with John in his home! 👨‍🍳

The Devils Menu Boutique Cookery School is one of Ireland’s most distinctive boutique culinary experiences, offering immersive cookery demonstrations, chef’s table events and bespoke food experiences in Graiguenamanagh on the Carlow/Kilkenny border.

Founded by award winning chef John Whelan, The Devils Menu blends exceptional Irish produce, live fire cooking, storytelling and hospitality into an unforgettable culinary experience. John’s career has seen him work at the highest levels of professional cookery alongside Michelin trained chefs and internationally acclaimed culinary professionals, bringing classical techniques and modern fire cooking together in a unique and entertaining setting.

John was part of the Irish team that competed in the inaugural World Championship Live Fire Grill Cooking competition at the Barbecue World
Championships in America. He is also winner of Best Restaurant in Ireland 2025 and the Carlow Food Hero (Leinster) 2026 award at the Irish Restaurant Awards. Guests can expect an entertaining, interactive experience celebrating outstanding Irish produce, craftsmanship, storytelling and unforgettable food. Discover why guests travel from across Ireland and around the world to experience The Devils Menu.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday
Appointment only, Advance booking is essential.

Location: 1, St. Mullins Rd, Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Carlow

Website: www.thedevilsmenu.ie

19/10/2026

Your chance to meet the amazing Deric Ó hArtagáin on 31st Oct and 1st Nov for The Big Barn Bash at Coppenagh House Farm! 🐮🐂
Book tickets at https://www.bigbarnbash.ie/event-list



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19/10/2026

Pick up your copy of today’s The Business Post and check out the special feature on The Big Barn Bash – Carlow’s Ultimate Winter Food Festival! 🍴🐄

Discover the story behind this exciting new festival at Coppenagh House Farm , with a spotlight on the people bringing it to life, the fantastic food and drink programme, and how the event will celebrate local producers, farming, family fun and getting active together.

👨‍🍳 Live cookery demonstrations with guest chefs including Caolán Prendergast Rachel Allen, Edward Hayden and Maggie Roche.

🌾 Meet local food producers and discover the journey from field to fork.

🏃 Join the Coppenagh Coo 5km Carlow Chase.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy farm experiences, children's activities and entertainment for all the family.

📅 31 October & 1 November | 11am–5pm
📍 Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow, Co. Carlow

🎟️ Haven't got your tickets yet? Book now and join us for a fantastic weekend celebrating food, farming and family fun!

👉 https://www.bigbarnbash.ie/


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19/10/2026

Final Tickets Available for Fire Night Spectacular in Carlow
Last remaining tickets now available for Fire Night at the Grounds of Carlow College this Friday, 23 October, at 7.30pm
With excitement building across the county, organisers of Fire Night 2026 are encouraging the public to secure the final remaining tickets for what promises to be one of the most spectacular outdoor events of the autumn season.
This year's headline attraction, Ephemera, comes from acclaimed Irish spectacle company VolkiDána and will transform the grounds of Carlow College into a magical and immersive world inspired by myth, folklore and the traditions of Samhain.
Combining giant puppetry, aerial acrobatics, dance, fire performance, live music and immersive procession, Ephemera invites audiences on a captivating journey between the everyday world and the otherworldly. Suitable for all ages, the production offers a unique opportunity for families and communities to come together and celebrate the spirit of Samhain through storytelling, imagination and spectacle.
Audience members will follow the story of an ancient deity awakening for one final journey across the land. Surrounded by flames, soaring performers, larger-than-life characters and dramatic visual effects, visitors will be transported into an unforgettable mythological landscape where wonder awaits at every turn.
Fire Night has become a highlight of the autumn events calendar in Carlow, attracting visitors from across the region and showcasing the town as a vibrant destination for culture, creativity and community celebration.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr. Ken Murnane, said:
"We are delighted with the incredible public response to Fire Night 2026. Events like this bring people together, create memorable experiences for families and visitors, and add enormously to the cultural vibrancy of Carlow. It is wonderful to see such strong support for an event that celebrates our traditions while delivering a world-class spectacle for all ages."
Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise, Carlow County Council, highlighted the wider impact of events such as Fire Night on the local economy and tourism sector:
"Festivals and events play a vital role in supporting local businesses, attracting visitors to the county and enhancing Carlow's reputation as a destination for arts, culture and entertainment. Fire Night showcases the best of what can be achieved through collaboration and investment in quality experiences that benefit both residents and the local economy."
Organisers are advising attendees to arrive early, dress warmly and prepare for an outdoor experience unlike any other. With demand at an all-time high and only a limited number of tickets remaining, advance booking is strongly recommended.
Fire Night is brought you to Carlow County Council and the team at VISUAL Carlow .
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fire-night-featuring-volkidana-tickets-1999981621869?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Halloween Fun at the Exchange! 🕸️🧙‍♀️ Get ready for some Spooktacular fun with Active Carlow as part of the Samhain Fest...
18/10/2026

Halloween Fun at the Exchange! 🕸️🧙‍♀️

Get ready for some Spooktacular fun with Active Carlow as part of the Samhain Festival!

Two afternoons of FREE family-friendly Halloween fun. Expect interactive games, colouring, dancing, face painting and plenty of spooky surprises, surrounded by creepy decorations and a lively Halloween atmosphere.

Come dressed as your favourite Halloween character, make new friends and join in the fun.

Date: Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October 2026.

Time: 2.30pm – 5.30pm.

Location: The Exchange, Potato Market, R93 HX80.

So, grab your costumes, bring the family and join Active Carlow for some frightfully good fun!

The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt is back at Shankill Castle! 👻🎃Someone has hidden all the pumpkins that were growing in the wa...
18/10/2026

The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt is back at Shankill Castle! 👻🎃

Someone has hidden all the pumpkins that were growing in the walled garden! Come along for a family-friendly outdoor pumpkin hunt in the gardens of Shankill Castle to find out who hid the pumpkins and where they are hidden!🔎🎃

Child's ticket (€18) - includes:
- Entry to the gardens and pumpkin hunt with map/activity sheet
- 1 pumpkin per child
- Halloween craft activity
- Smoothie or apple juice and a cookie

Halloween costumes are encouraged, but please also come prepared for the outdoors - wellies are encouraged!

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Accompanying adult's ticket €6 (same as entry to the gardens).

Date: Saturday 24th – Monday 26th October, 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Location: Shankill Castle, Paulstown, R95 T8X7.

Pre-booking essential and spaces are limited. Further information and tickets available at www.shankillcastle.com

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Feeling a bit crafty this Halloween? 🧙‍♀️ Stop into VISUAL Carlow during the Samhain Festival for some spooky themed wor...
17/10/2026

Feeling a bit crafty this Halloween? 🧙‍♀️

Stop into VISUAL Carlow during the Samhain Festival for some spooky themed workshops 👻 🎃

🖊️ A Special Samhain We Go On - Explore the boundaries between reality and imagination with writer Clifton Redmond. Friday 23 October 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm. Free, booking essential.

👀 Have A Gawk: The Spooky Edition - Uncover the stories, ideas and hidden meanings within the exhibitions at VISUAL. Friday 23 October 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm. Free, booking essential.

🧘 Samhain Yoga with Connie Byrne - Embrace the turning of the year with a gentle morning of movement, mindfulness and breath. Saturday 24 October 2026, 10am – 11am. €12.

🎨 Family Fun Day - Celebrate Samhain with a packed afternoon of free family fun, from fancy dress and scavenger hunts to art, strawcraft, disco, storytelling and more! Sunday 25 October 2026, 2pm – 5pm. Free - booking is essential for ‘Stories from the Shadows’ and 'Strawcraft Workshops (Adults)' ONLY.

🌽 Strawcraft Workshops - Embrace traditional Irish craft this Samhain and get creative with straw at Carlow College! Sunday 25 October 2026, Adults: 2pm – 3pm, All Ages: 3.30pm – 5pm. Adults Workshop: €15 | All Ages Workshop: Free. Booking is essential for Adult Workshop ONLY.

For more information and bookings visit: www.visualcarlow.ie

The picturesque village of Rathvilly, located in north Carlow at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, is rich in hist...
17/10/2026

The picturesque village of Rathvilly, located in north Carlow at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, is rich in history. It was once the residence of the Kings of Hy Kinsellagh. In 450 AD, St. Patrick visited the village and baptised its king, his wife, and their infant son at the Holy Well, which can still be viewed in the local graveyard. The River Slaney flows through Rathvilly, offering excellent angling opportunities and a rich variety of bird life, including herons.

The village features a monument to Kevin Barry, a local youth who played a notable role in the struggle for Irish independence.

Booking is open for the Mid-Term Chocolate Mould Making sessions at the Chocolate Garden of Ireland!Enjoy some delicious...
17/10/2026

Booking is open for the Mid-Term Chocolate Mould Making sessions at the Chocolate Garden of Ireland!

Enjoy some delicious fun by making your own chocolate figure which you get to take home. Complementary ice-cream also included! 🍦

Be sure to secure your place soon, as spaces fill up fast.🕷🎃

Open daily during the midterm break, 26th October - 1st November 2026 ☺️

Book now: https://chocolategarden.ie/experi.../chocolate-mould-making

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
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