Carlow Events & Carlow Tourism
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| Snowdrop Week at Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow 8th – 14th Februarv 2010 |
Guided tours of the snowdrop collection and other spring bulbs at2 p.m. daily. Admission €2.00 for tour. Gardens open as normal during this time 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Free admission for viewing. Pre-booking for group tours requested. T: 0599159444 E: altamontgarden$@opw.ie |
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| Easter Fun Train at Rathwood Home & Garden World, Tullow, Co. Carlow Dates T.B.C. |
Now that Santa and the elves have left, new arrivals in the form of Easter Bunnies are expected. Enjoy train rides, Easter egg hunts, fairytales and fun in the Rathwood forest. T: 059-9156285 W: www.rathwood.com |
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| Ducketts’ Grove Easter Craft & Food Fair – close to Carlow Town 4th – 5th April 2010 |
Enjoy Easter fun and entertainment in the magical setting of Duckett’s Grove Historic House, Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds. Features an Easter Bonnet Competition, Easter Treasure Hunt, children’s activities & demonstrations of traditional crafts. T: 059- 9130411 W: www.cartowtourism.com |
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| Carlow 2010 Ford Escort Challenge -throughout Co. Carlow. Headquarters of the event: The Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow 9th Mav 2010 |
T: John Meaney 086-8146842 www.mk2challenge.com |
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| Carlow Golf Open Week – outskirts of Carlow Town 5th – 12th June 2010 |
One of the most enjoyable things about the start of summer is Carlow Golf Club Open Week which features plenty of prizes, team spirit and a friendly welcome. T: 059-9131695 W: www.cartowgolfclub.com |
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| Carlow Regatta – River Barrow, Carlow Town 6th June 2010  |
One of the oldest rowing festivals in the counlly celebrating its 151st year in 2010. Attracts entries from all over Ireland. Eights, quads & scull racing from 9 a.m-6p.m. T: 059-9131179 W: www.iaru.ie |
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| EiQse Carlow Arts Festival – Carlow Town and surrounds 11th – 20th June   |
Eigse Carlow Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s finest annual multi arts festivals featuring a highly acclaimed programme of visual art, theatre, dance, music, craft, comedy and family events. Eigse continuously presents works that are innovative and challenging and its visual arts programme in particular has made a significant contribution to the local, national and international cultural landscape. T: 059-9140491 W: www.eigsecarlow.ie |
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| The Intemational Gordon Bennett Vintooe Rally 11th -13th June  |
Annual Gardon Bennett Rally commemorating the original 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup Race. Organised by the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club. Will feature over 200 antique, veteran and vintage cars pre-1930. Headquarters of the event: Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club, T ullow, Co. Carlow T: Declan Grogan 059-9131337 www.gordonbennett.ie |
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| Rose Week at Ntamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow 5th – 9th Julv 2010  |
Great opportunity to view the superb collection of roses in Altamont Gardens. Guided tours each day at 2 p.rn. Admission €2.00 for group tour. Gardens open as normal during this time 9 a.rn. – 7:30 p.m. Free admission for viewing. Pre-registration of group tours requested. T: 059-9159444 E: altamontgardens@opw.le |
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| South Eastern Vintage Machinery Club Annual Rally, Ardattin, Co. Carlow 11th Julv 2010 |
Display of vintage machinery – tractors, cars, trucks, etc.plus general memorabilia & threshing demonstrations. Novelty tractor activities and fun for all. Contact Bernie Byrne 087-6874027 |
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| Carlow Floral Festival Trail- throughout Co. Cartow 31st July – 8th Auqust 2010  |
Floral fun and facts with gardening and floral workshops by some of Ireland’s most respected gardening personalities. Now in its 9th year the festival is widely recognised as the South Easts premier gardening event with a collection of 16 different gardening attractions. T: 059-9130411 W: www.carlowtourism.com |
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| Ducketts’ Grove Country Fair – near Carlow Town 1 st August 2010   |
Enjoy Summer fun and entertainment in the magical setting of Duckett’s Grove Historic House, Walled Gardens & Pleasure grounds. Features large craft & local artisan food fair, display and plant sales area, treasure hunt & lots more. T: 059- 9130411 W: www.carlowtourlsm.com |
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| Graignamanaghmnnahinch Regatta & Rowing Festival – River Barrow at Graignamanagh 1st – 2nd August 2010  |
2 days of rowing, swimming, diving, cot racing, compelitions plus novelly events i.e. rope across river, diving for plates, open to all. Contact Ted Duff 087-6371949 |
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| King of the Barrow, River Barrow, Carlow Town 1st August 2010  |
A one day coarse angling festival hosted by Carlow Coarse Angling Club. Fishing will take place on the River Barrow at Carlow Town. T:Genv085-2844566 |
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| Tullow Agricultural Show, Coppenagh, Tullow, Co. Carlow 15th August 2010  |
One of the most established agricultural shows in the country. Tullow Show has something to interest both rural and urban visitors, both young & old. Features food & craft halls, trade stands, competitions in horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, art and much more. A great family day out. W: www.tullowshow.com |
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| Heritage Week – throughout the county 21st – 29th August 2010  |
Week of indoor and outdoor events celebrating the rich heritage the county has to offer & to promote awareness of our built, natural & cultural heritage. Activilies range from fairs, night time bat walks, wildlife tours & lectures to music recitals, historical re-enacfments, & outdoor activities. T: Carlow County Museum 059-9131759 W: www.heritageweek.ie |
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| Fenagh Steam Rally, Fenagh, Co. Carlow 12th September 2010  |
Steam engines, vintage tractors, vintage cars, steam threshing, tractor pulling, ploughing by steam, plenty of side shows, fun for all the family T:05~9727233 |
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| Rosdillig Vintage Rally & Steam Threshings, Rosdillig, Bonis, Co. Carlow 19th Seoternber 2010  |
23rd vintage rally displaying working machinery. Parade of vintage farm engines. T: Elaine Stanley 087-n51895 |
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| Graiguenamanagh Town of Books 17th -19th of September 2010  |
Ireland’s leading sellers of antiquarian, second hand, bargain & specialist books will set up shop in this charming medieval river town. Country food & craft fair plus book reading. T: 059 9724246 W: www.booktownireland.com |
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| National Ploughing Championship Cardenton, Athy, Co Kildare 21 st – 23rd September 2010 |
3 day national ploughing finals with over 300 competitors & 21 competitions. Large indoor trade area. T: 059-8625125 W: www.nDa.ie |
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| Carlow Autumn Walking Festival 8th -10th October 2010  |
Great opportunity for beginner, experienced or advanced walkers to enjoy the challenge of Carlow’s mountain treks or its peaceful rivers & forests. All walks lead by local knowledgeable guides. T: 059-9130411 W: www.carlowtourism.com |
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| Halloween at Duckett’s Grove Historic & Walled Gardens 30th October 2010   |
Duckett’s Grove Historic House is a unique venue in which to celebrate Halloween – expect to be scared, excited and delighted with magic spells, ghost stories, halloween treats & much more. T: 059-9130411 W: www.carlowtourism.com |
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| Feile an Fhomhair Autumn Festival 14th – 21st October 2010(Provisional Dates)  |
Bi-Ungual enviromenta! festival featuring ceilis, art & enviromental exhibitions, traditional storytelling & singing. W: www.glorcheatharlach.ie |
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| Duckett’s Grove Christmas Craft & Food Fair 11th – 12th December 2010 |
Enjoy Christmas fun in the magical setting of Duckett’s Grove. Features Santa Grotto, Uve Nativity scene, local artisan food and craft fair, Christmas carols and lots, lots more. r. 059•9130411 W: www.carlowtourism.com |
