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The Talbot Hotel27 Oct

Shortlisted in four categories at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards 2026, including Hotel Bar of the Year for An Bhearú.

The Mall21 Oct

Food is served Thursday to Sunday from 1pm, with last orders at 6.45pm.

Teach Dolmain19 Oct

This year marks 40 years of traditional music at Teach Dolmain.

The Med Bar16 Oct

Tables are open for booking for Christmas parties. Ring Mary on 085 742 0902.

Tully's14 Oct

Getting a fresh coat of paint outside, as part of the town painting scheme.

The Talbot Hotel13 Oct

Brunch is served 10am to 12pm Monday to Friday, and 10.30am to 2.30pm on Saturday.

Danny Macs12 Oct

Interactive darts lanes, a 12ft shuffleboard upstairs, pool tables and a private karaoke room. Walk in, or message them to book a lane.

Carpe Diem9 Oct

Midnight Margaritas, a coconut take on the classic, are on until Halloween.

The Barracks7 Oct

Group and party areas can be booked: (059) 914 1781.

Gracie's6 Oct

Kitchen open 12 to 9.30pm Monday to Thursday, 10.30am to 9.30pm Friday to Sunday.

Tully's6 Oct

Fundraiser night for Palestine on Saturday 17 October, with a stage full of bands.

Carpenter's5 Oct

Breakfast with Santa and Silent Supper with Santa have sold out.

The Terrace3 Oct

Street food from 3pm on Saturdays.

Gracie's1 Oct

Christmas party bookings are open: (059) 913 5184.

Teach Dolmain1 Oct

Won Best Presented Premises in Carlow town at the 2026 Carlow Business Awards.

Carpenter's30 Sep

Breakfast with Santa and Silent Supper with Santa are back. Tickets on Eventbrite from 5 October.

Harry Burke's29 Sep

2 cocktails for €16 runs Monday to Friday for all of October.

The Irishman's29 Sep

Its own whiskey, a malt and grain blend made with O'Connell Whiskey, is €65 a bottle or by the measure.

Tully's29 Sep

A second Oktoberfest beer is on: Heidrun, a bock from The White Hag.

Carpe Diem28 Sep

Christmas party bookings are open. Call (059) 913 4580.

Carpenter's28 Sep

Nearly 100 years in business. They're collecting stories and photos for the centenary.

Scraggs Alley28 Sep

Looking for would-be comedians for a Carlow Comedy Festival stand-up night on 3 December, mentored by Karl Spain.

The Barracks28 Sep

2 cocktails for €16, plus student deals Monday to Thursday.

Scraggs Alley26 Sep

The Carlow Whiskey Society held its first monthly tasting in The Good Room.

Carpenter's25 Sep

Christmas party bookings are open.

Tully's25 Sep

Twelve craft taps going, a DJ from 10pm and URC rugby on the screens.

Woodford Dolmen Hotel24 Sep

Shortlisted for Best Hotel Bar and five more categories at the Irish Hotel Awards 2026.

Gracie's21 Sep

Opened on 21 September with the Danny Byrne Band.

The Irishman's21 Sep

Jersey sponsor of Carlow Town Hurling, in this year’s county final.

Tully's19 Sep

Freshers Week: student promos and giveaways all week, free in.

Carpe Diem18 Sep

Finalists for customer service at the 2026 Carlow Business Awards.

Carpe Diem18 Sep

Finalists in the customer service category at this year's Carlow Business Awards.

Scraggs Alley18 Sep

The Carlow Songbook played for Culture Night.

Danny Macs14 Sep

Opened over the weekend of 12 and 13 September.

Dinn Rí14 Sep

Christmas party bookings are open: (059) 913 3111.

Graiguecullen GAA13 Sep

Launched its Movie Awards fundraiser. The live show is on 7 November at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.

Harry Burke's7 Sep

Christmas party bookings are open, with food, drinks and live music packages.

Teach Dolmain21 Aug

Live Premier League every weekend.

Danny Macs1 Aug

Announced by Ewing's as their new sister pub, opening September 2026.

Ewing's1 Aug

Their new sister pub, Danny Macs, opens on Tullow Street in September.

Teach Dolmain3 Jul

Six new spritzes on the cocktail menu, alongside the Aperol and Hugo.

The Irishman's24 Jun

Finished a facelift, with a replica of the old 60-year-old sign out front.