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Carlow Sugar Factory Exhibition
Students of Carlow Educate Together NS engaged in a project on Carlow Sugar Factory during 2018 which culminated in an exhibition of art and stories on display in Carlow Central Library throughout the summer.
Find out more »Tinryland Trail Finder, Tinryland
Free brochure at trail finder map in village showing all areas of historical interest, directions and information in relation to many interesting sites. Event for the duration of Heritage Week with assistance from guide, Jim Deane, if required. Venue: Tinryland and Surrounding Areas Organiser: Jim Deane Contact: jdeane@carlow.ie or 085 760 5241 Website: carlowlibraries.ie
Find out more »Reflections on Borris Lace
An exhibition exploring the history of lacemaking by Borris Lace makers where they share their knowledge of this craft and its place in the heritage of Co. Carlow. Venue: GB Shaw Room, Carlow Central Library, Tullow street Organiser: Fiona O'Toole Email: library@carlowcoco.ie Website: carlowlibraries.ie
Find out more »Carlow County Museum
Explore four exhibition galleries to get a snapshot of the wonderful history and heritage of the county. View the famous and magnificent 19th century hand carved pulpit from Carlow Cathedral. Venue: Carlow County Museum, College Street, Carlow town Organiser: Carlow County Museum Email: museum@carlowcoco.ie Telephone: 059 9131554 Website: carlowcountymuseumblog.wordpress.com/
Find out more »National Heritage Week 2018
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. National Heritage Week 2018 will take place from 18-26 August. More than 30 events are registered with the Heritage Council by heritage enthusiasts in Carlow, including Carlow County Council, community groups and individuals. The programme highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out by communities in Ireland to preserve and promote…
Find out more »Sugar Factory Exhibition
5th class from Carlow Educate Together N.S. completed a project on the Carlow Sugar Factory through art and stories with help from Lorraine Fenlon, Artist. Come and see the exhibition in Carlow Central Library. Venue: Carlow Central Library, Tullow street Organiser: Fiona O'Toole Email: library@carlowcoco.ie Website: carlowlibraries.ie
Find out more »The Royal Oak, Bagenalstown
A talk by Myles Kavanagh, local historian, on the Royal Oak, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Venue: Bagenalstown Library Organiser: Bagenalstown Library Email: bbrennan@carlowcoco.ie Website: carlowlibraries.ie
Find out more »Tough Times in Tullow
This talk by Eugene O'Connor is based on his booklet 'Tough Times in Tullow - 1940's to the 1960's' written in tribute to the great people of Tullow who survived and prospered during challenging times Venue: Tullow Library Organiser: Fiona O’Toole Email: fotoole@carlowcoco.ie Telephone: 059 912 9705
Find out more »Fr Andrew Mullen
A talk on the history of Fr Andrew Mullen marking the 200th anniversary of his death, it is also hoped to have mass on the evening. Fr Mullen lived in Killinure and was briefly buried in Clonmore.His body was stolen and re buried in his native county of Offaly and over time his name was put forward for sainthood. Venue: Weavers Cottage Killinure, Tullow Organiser: Killinure Pure Mile Email: hsirt_@hotmail.com Telephone: 086 313 6270
Find out more »Mini Lectures
Join Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society for an evening of mini lectures to celebrate Carlows retail heritage and share in the memories of two family businesses. 'The Life of Michael Governey- Eugene Carbery's brief outline of the life, politics and business of his maternal grandfather' followed by Avril Hogan 'Haddens 1848-1976 - Five generations of retailing in the South East' Venue: St. Patricks College, Carlow Organiser: Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society Email: secretary@carlowhistorical.com Website: carlowhistorical.com
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