11 th – 17 th February 2008

Snowdrop Week

One of the largest collections of snowdrops in the country, with guided tours provided daily at 2.00 p.m.
C ontact: Ms Pauline Dowling
T: 059-9159444
F: 059-9159510
E: altamontgardens@opw.ie

3 rd – 17 th March 2008

Seachtain na Gaeilge

“Irish Week”
Imeachtai Tr ī Ghaeilge Don Phobal
Contact: Bride de Róiste
T: 059-9142527
E: bridederoiste@eircom.net

15 th March 2008

All Ireland Inter Schools Hunter Trials, Fenlon family lands, Curracruit, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

Up to 100 teams and over 500 riders will participate in this national event to be staged for the first time in Co. Carlow.
Contact: Joe Skelton
T: 059-9773490

31 st May – 7 th June 2008

Carlow Golf Club – Open Week

Carlow Golf Club incorporates an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole course laid out in a former wild deerpark. One of the great enjoyments about the start of summer is Carlow Open Week with plenty of prizes, team spirit and a friendly welcome.
Contact: Mr Donard McSweeney
T: 059-9131695
W: www.carlowgolfclub.com
Email: info@carlowgolfclub.com

1 st June 2008

Carlow Regatta

One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country now celebrating its 149 th year attracting entries from all over Ireland , On the quayside in Carlow at the rowing club 09.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Contact: Mr. Peadar Doyle
T: 059-9131179
E: doyle-carlow@londisretailers.ie
W: www.iaru.ie

7th – 14 th June 2008

Eigse Carlow Arts Festival

International festival of visual art, with lively concerts, dancing on the streets, music from around the globe and art exhibitions in addition to film and literary events.
Contact: Ms Marina Rafter
T: 059-9140491
F: 059-9130065
E: info@eigsecarlow.ie
W: www.eigsecarlow.com

13 th – 15 th June 2008

The Gordon Bennett Rally

Annual Gordon Bennett Rally commemorating the original Gordon Bennett Race of 1903. Organised by the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club. Headquarters Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tullow, Co. Carlow

13 th July 2008

South Eastern Vintage Machinery Club Annual Rally, Ardattin, Co. Carlow.

Display of vintage machinery – tractors, cars, trucks etc. plus general memorabilia, and threshing demonstrations.
Contact: Sean Carroll
T: 059-9144929/086-8718507

27 th July 2008

National Coarse Angling Championship

Over 240 fishermen expected to this national event, being held on the banks of the River Barrow in Carlow Town .
T: Gerry McStraw 059-9137664 or 087-2257452.

2 nd – 4 th August 2008

Graignamanagh/Tinnahinch Regatta & Rowing Festival 2008

Reputed to be the oldest regatta on Ireland 's inland waterways – a festival of “cot” racing, the traditional small fishing craft of the River Barrow. Swimming, diving, etc. with musical open air events.
Contact: Edward Duff
T: 087-6371949

2 nd – 10 th August 2008

Carlow Floral Festival Trail, at various locations throughout Carlow

Carlow's Floral Festival Trail is a gardening, flora and nature extravaganza hosted by some of Ireland's best known TV & radio gardening experts. Flora and nature fun and facts feature strongly throughout the 9-day event.
T: 059-9130411 E: info@carlowtourism.com
W: www.carlowtourism.com

17 th August 2008

Tullow Show
Coppenagh
Tullow
Co Carlow

One of the most established agricultural shows in the country. Features food & craft halls, trade stands, competitions in cattle, sheep, horses, ponies & dogs.
Contact: Annie Brennan T: 059- 9147662
F: 059- 9147977

24 th August – 1 st September 2008

National Heritage Week

Week of indoor and outdoor events throughout Ireland celebrating the rich heritage the country has to offer.
T: 059-9131759 for further details on County Carlow events.
W: www.carlow.ie

14th September 2008

Fenagh Steam Rally
Fenagh
Co Carlow

Annual Steam Engine display, entertainment for all the family
Contact: Mary Nolan T: 059-9727233 F: 059-9727233

26 th – 28 th September 2008

Graignamanagh Town of Books

6th annual town of books festival. Ireland 's leading sellers of antiquarian, second hand, bargain and specialist books will set up shop in this charming medieval river town. Country food and craft fair plus book reading.
Contact: Bryan Roberts T: 059- 9724246 F: 059-9724733 W: www.booktownsireland.com

21 st September 2008

Rosdillig Vintage Rally & Steam Threshings

19 th vintage rally displaying working machinery. Parade of vintage farm engines etc.
Contact: Elaine Stanley
Tel: 087-7751895

11 th – 12 th October 2008

Carlow Autumn Walking Festival

Fully guided walks for beginners, intermediate and advanced on the South Leinster and Barrow Ways . All walks led by local guides. Graded walks to suit all levels.
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T: 059-9130411
E: info@carlowtourism.com

16 th – 24 th October 2008

Feile an Fhomhair Autumn Festival

Bi-lingual environmental festival featuring ceil í s, art & environmental exhibitions, traditional storytelling & singing.
Contact: Br í de de R ō iste
Tel: 059-9142527 Email: bridederoiste@eircom.net