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Heritage Week Exhibition of Old Carlow Photos by Dermot O’Brien
As part of Heritage Week 2017, an exhibition of old photographs depicting life in Carlow over the last number of decades will be on display in Carlow Central Library. All photographs have previously been published by Dermot O'Brien in his two part Old Carlow Photos books.
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National Heritage Week 2017
National Heritage Week is a celebration of nature, community and people. National Heritage Week 2017 will take place from 19-27 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 our natural, built and cultural heritage. Most of the events are free so that heritage can be accessed and appreciated…
Find out more »Heritage Week – Growing Up in Carlow
Exhibition - Jean Butler, Artish held an illustration workshop for children in February 2017 & with the help of Carlow Library Writer in Residence, John McKenna, each child produced a book about their experiences of growing up in Carlow. These books are being exhibited in the Local Studies section of Carlow Library throughout Heritage Week
Find out more »Heritage Week – Ancient Ireland Show for children
The museum show that comes to you. Join Michael Moylan from Irishhistorylive.com and travel back in time to the stone age and bronze age using costumes & artefacts. Book essential. Contact Fiona at 059 9129705 or library@carlowcoco.ie for more information.
Find out more »Heritage Week – Ancient Ireland Show for Children
The museum show that comes to you. Join Michael Moylan from Irishhistorylive.com and travel back in time to the stone age and bronze age using costumes & artefacts. Book essential. Contact Bernie or Breeda at 059 9129703 or library@carlowcoco.ie for more information.
Find out more »Heritage Week – County Carlow’s Rich Heritage
A talk by Author, Michael Conry, Michael came to Carlow in 1962 to carry out a survey of the soils of County Carlow which he completed in 1967. Although Carlow is a very small county, Michael found that it was exceptionally rich in archaelogical artefacts and this led him to write a variety of books on various aspects of Carlow's rich heritage. Contact Fiona at 059 9129705 or library@carlowcoco.ie for more information.
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