Winter illuminating scenes at VISUAL have been inspired by the Main Gallery exhibition: The Soil Becomes Scandinavian and the beautiful light box building has been decorated with winter wonderland scenes. The Soil Became Scandinavian is a film/sculptural installation by Adrian Duncan and Feargal Ward. It traces the steps of Irish forester Dermot Mangan who was sent […]
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While many seasonal events have been canceled this year. Christmas Jumper Day 2020 is one that is thankfully still going ahead. It is an annual fundraising campaign in Ireland and The UK organized by the charity Save the Children. On a specific Friday in December, people are encouraged to make the world better. With a […]
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The 2020 Rotary Tree of Remembrance started on Saturday, November 14th, and will keep going until 25th January 2021. Moreover, it is fundraising for the Rotary Club of Carlow. Rotary Carlow was founded in 1986. So it is an active group of professional people who want to use their skills to ‘give back’ to the […]
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Throughout the year Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven surprises their visitors with some news illustrating the changing seasons. So in Winter, the Centre is becoming a real Christmas paradise, full of fabulous ornaments and ideas for Christmas presents. Christmas at Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven: Unfortunately, 2020 is a strange year. They had to cancel […]
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Every year I took part in the ceremony of the Christmas Lights switch on at Carlow town. It was my favorite Winter’s Event. Especially I liked Éist Candlelight Walk of Hope. The Éist Cancer Support Centre Carlow annual Candlelight Walk of Hope 2020, was virtual this year and took place on Saturday 21st November at […]
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Of course in Carlow we have a lot of colored doorways. You can find them everywhere on the small streets of the town. Besides, Ireland is a country known for (among many other things) its vibrant colors. Exploring any town within the Emerald Isle, you’re bound to see bright houses and vivid signage. Then, kaleidoscopic […]
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I went to see what’s on at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art. VISUAL is one of the must-visit places in County Carlow. And the largest exhibition space for contemporary visual art on a global scale. Currently, you can see five exhibitions which are available from 23rd July until 18th October. The admission is free but […]
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Today is Daffodil Day in Ireland! Unfortunately, The Irish Cancer Society has taken the decision to cancel all street collections and events. That was scheduled for Friday, 27 March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus. What is Daffodil Day? So, it is the Irish Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser, taking place each year in March. […]
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Today I want to bring back memories. And show my photos and videos from Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Carlow in 2015 – 2019. Because today is Saint Patrick`s Day. Unfortunately, St Patrick’s Day parades across the country have been canceled. St. Patrick’s Day parades around the world were not be taking place in 2020. It […]
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I was volunteering at Carlow Arts Festival this year! And I’m delighted, I could assist with a fantastic project such a `Virtual Reality Cinema` at Carlow Arts Festival 2019 weekend. It was an exciting experience. The VR Cinema featured a series of VR films. From animation to empathy-building documentaries with content for all families shown […]
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On Thursday morning our English conversation group took a tour of Carlow County Library. We saw an exhibition “Colour Meets Black and White” in Carlow Library by two local artists Elwira Bernaciak and Corina Fitzgibbon. That Art Exhibition was in Carlow County Library 4th – the 14th of June – during the Carlow Arts Festival. […]
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The Pig appears at Carlow Arts Festival, which runs from 4 June to 9 June 2019. And placed on Carlow street in Carlow Town. The Pig is a large transparent piggy bank. And inside the Pig is an LED sign, saying: “This is a community fund. You can contribute to it if you like, and when you’ve agreed […]
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I visited ‘Made in Carlow‘ during Carlow Arts Festival 2019. ‘Made in Carlow‘ showcases unique and original local arts & crafts. It is an art gallery, arts and crafts, and gifts shop. Located at 139 Tullow Street, next to Fringe Arts Festival HQ. It is open 10 am – 6 pm. It is full of […]
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Carlow Fringe Arts Festival is an event that encompasses painting, photography, crafts, print, art, and music. And it takes place in Carlow Town. Wonderful gallery with beautiful artwork and craft pieces of artists and creatives from Carlow living in the local communities. The Festival Headquarters is now open daily from 10 am – 6 pm […]
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I went to see The Annual Photographic Exhibition ‘Exposure 16’ organized by the Carlow Photographic Society. It took place throughout the week of 1st – 9th of June on 43 Tullow Street in Carlow Town. Opposite the Carlow Library next to Whites Chemist. Stunning photos, well worth a visit and get a glimpse of the […]
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