Date |
Event |
Description |
9th – 15th February 2009 |
Snowdrop Week 2009 |
Guided tours at 2.00 p.m. daily with head gardener. Widely recognised as one of the finest snowdrop collections in the country. Advance booking of group tours appreciated. Gardens open as normal 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. daily.
T: 059-9159444 www.heritageireland.ie |
30th May – 31st May 2009 |
Carlow Regatta |
One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country celebrating its 150th year in 2009. Attracts entries from all over Ireland. Eights, quads and scull racing all day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. T: 059-9131179 www.iaru.ie |
30th May – 6th June 2009 |
Carlow Golf Club Open Week |
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 www.carlowgolfclub.com |
5th – 7th June 2009 |
The International Gordon Bennett Rally |
Annual Gordon Bennett Rally commemorating the original 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup Race. Organised by the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club. Will feature over 175 antique, veteran and vintage cars pre 1930. Headquarters of the event: Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tullow, Co. Carlow T: Declan Grogan 059-9148810 www.ivvcc.ie |
13th – 21st June 2009 |
Éigse Carlow Arts Festival |
Éigse 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. Celebrating its 30th year in 2009, Éigse has become a landmark on the Irish cultural calendar. Éigse 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 www.eigsecarlow.ie |
12th July 2009 |
South Eastern Vintage Machinery Club Annual Rally |
Display of vintage machinery – tractors, cars, trucks etc. plus general memorabilia and threshing demonstrations. Email: berniebyrnekk@gmail.com |
1st – 9th August 2009 |
Carlow Floral Festival Trail |
Floral fun and facts with gardening and floral workshops by some of the top names in Irish gardening circles, arts and crafts demonstrations, musical performances and street entertainment. T: 059-9130411 www.carlowfloralfestival.com |
16th August 2009 |
Tullow Agricultural Show |
One of the most established agricultural shows in the country. Features food and craft halls, trade stands, competitions in cattle, sheep, horses, ponies and dogs. Entertainment for all the family. T: 059-9726094 |
13th September 2009 |
Fenagh Steam Rally |
Steam engines, vintage tractors, vintage cars, tractor pulling, dog show, baby show stalls and amusements, fun for all the family. T: 059-9727233 |
20-24 Sept 2009 |
Ploughing Championships |
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18th -20th September 2009 |
Graignamanagh Town of Books |
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. T: 059-9724246 www.booktownireland.com |
2nd – 4th October 2009 |
AOIFA National competition and social weekend |
The elimination heats of Floral Artist of the Year and Club of the Year took place in 2008. The finals of the AOIFA competitions (10 in all) take place on Friday 2nd October. The AOIFA members will then enjoy a social weekend around County Carlow. Public welcome to exhibition on 3rd October 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. T: 059-9721089 |
9th -11th October 2009
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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. T: 059-9130411 www.carlowtourism.com |
20th November – 23rd December 2009
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Rathwood Santa Train |
Visit Santa on the award winning Rathwood Train and his enchanted home in the woods. Fun for all the family with daily timetable. T: 059-9156285 www.rathwood.com |
