Pan Celtic National Song Contest '26
Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' shortlisted from entries for this year's national song contest will go head-to-head in this exciting live final.
Saturday 24 January 2026, 8pm
A Want In Her
When her mother goes missing Myrid Carten returns from London to find her and risks losing herself.
Sunday 25th January 2026, 3pm Age Rating: 15A
Imbolg Illustration Workshop
Exploring renewal, re-emergence, and relationality with Denise Conroy
Sunday 1 February 2026, 10am-2pm
The Gleaners And I
Agnes Varda’s documentary follows the French filmmaker as she explores the world of ‘gleaning’.
Sunday 1 February 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: G
Carlow Little Theatre Society presents Eden by Eugene O'Brien
Billy and Breda are approaching their 10th wedding anniversary. Breda is determined that this will be the weekend that saves their marriage...
Friday 6 & Saturday 7 February 2026, 8pm, Age Restriction: 16+
The Golden Spurtle
Each year the Scottish highland village of Carrbridge welcomes contestants as they gather for the prestigious World Porridge Making Championships.
Sunday 8 February 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: PG
Art & Ideas
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Good Enough
Niamh Campbell
In response to Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, author Niamh Campbell reflects on the sometimes uneasy relationship between writing and mothering
Bury It
Aisling Clark
Curator and writer Aisling Clark explores the built legacies invoked by Dreamtime Ireland
Looking back on Garter Lane Arts Centre Artists' Commissions, 1995–1999
Garrett Phelan
In the 1990s, artist Garrett Phelan oversaw a radical, experimental strand of programming at Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford. With five of the projects revived for Dreamtime Ireland, he reflects on its legacy
News
Open Call for Volunteers
VISUAL Carlow seeks enthusiastic volunteers to join its team! Come along to our open evening on Wednesday 28 January from 6pm – 8.30pm to learn about the exhibitions and find out more about volunteering at VISUAL. Meet the staff and other volunteers over tea and coffee. All welcome!
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
€500 raised for UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal
€500 raised from the film screening of No Other Land at VISUAL Carlow has been donated to UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal.
