Excitement permeates the atmosphere in Carlow as Carlow County Council announces the highly anticipated revival of Streetfest, a dynamic celebration of culture, creativity, and community unity scheduled for Friday 10th May and Saturday 11th May 2024. Lower Tullow Street in Carlow is poised to undergo a magnificent transformation into a vibrant hub of entertainment and festivity.
Carlow County Council welcomes the announcement of funding by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys in the sum of €832,155 to complete four Town & Village Renewal Projects in County Carlow. The towns and villages of Tullow, St. Mullins, Clonegal and Carrigduff will benefit from this funding.
Carlow County Council welcomes and are delighted to receive approval from the Department of Rural and Community Development of grant funding of € 4,135,178 in respect of its application submitted under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2023 for the construction of a multi-functional community hub at Tullow Road Carlow. The overall cost of the project is €4,594,643 which Carlow County Carlow will match fund. It is anticipated that the construction of this project will commence in the 4th quarter of 2024.
This April, Carlow’s Lower Tullow Street will pulsate with the vibrant rhythm of Streetfest – a dynamic series of family-friendly street events designed to celebrate our community spirit, culture, and the richness of our local businesses. More than just an event, Streetfest represents a movement to bolster our local economy while indulging in the finest offerings Carlow has to offer.
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. From free bike checks to fun cycles, heritage cycles, electric bike races, school cycling events, bike festivals and road races there’s lots to enjoy during Bike Week in Carlow. There is something for every age and ability.
This four-day event and fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday covering the counties of Laois, Carlow and Kildare, all three of which were chosen for the original 1903 race. This historic route offers visitors many interesting and scenic locations in the region, while celebrating and discovering, “The Race that saved Motor Sport”.
