Chamber President’s Lunch
2025-12-05 12:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join County Carlow Chamber of Commerce in one of their highlights events of the year, providing members – and indeed non-members – with the opportunity to network in the run-up to the Christmas period. This year’s Chamber President’s Lunch has the Theme: ‘Embracing New Directions – Discussions on Pivoting, Adapting & Evolving’.
The Chamber is pleased to announce that the sponsor of this year’s event is Carlow County Council.
‘I’m delighted that Carlow County Council can support the Carlow Chamber President’s Business Lunch – an event that truly highlights the power of connection and collaboration. Networking is the lifeblood of local enterprise, driving innovation, opportunity, and growth.’ Explains Cathaoirleach, Ken Murnane. ‘ I’m proud as chair of the Council to again work with the Carlow Chamber in celebrating the businesses and leaders who continue to make County Carlow a dynamic place to live, work, and invest.’
The President’s Lunch will feature a fireside chat with two high profile personalities who have recently undertaken their own new journeys. Journalist and broadcaster, Miriam O’Callaghan recently launched her memoir entitled ‘Miriam: Life, Work & Everything’ and former professional rugby player, coach and pundit Bernard Jackman is about to launch a new business venture.
‘We are delighted to have Carlow County Council as sponsors, their support of the Chamber and the business community is much appreciated. I am really looking forward to the fireside chat with Miriam and Bernard – both of whom have had varied and illustrious careers in their respective fields, and who have recently undertaken exciting new directions.’ Says President of the Chamber, Norah Ryan. ‘As business people, we are all familiar with that need to evolve, to grow and to pivot. Trying something new can be as daunting as it is exciting. So, it will be very interesting to get an insight into their experiences and perspectives on taking on new challenges.’
The President’s Lunch will take place on the 5th of December from 12pm – 3pm. Tickets are available on the Chamber website for €75 for members and €85 for non-members

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK - Christmas Party Nights 2025 at Woodford Dolmen Hotel
2025-12-06 19:00
Celebrate this festive season with unforgettable Christmas Party Nights at our venue! Join us on December 6th, 12th or 13th for a magical evening featuring live show by The Beat Boutique and a DJ to keep the celebrations going until late. Whether you’re planning a night out with family and friends or a staff party night, the magical atmosphere of Christmas comes alive in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
Enjoy a Festive Four-Course Meal, Live Music and DJ Until Late for €60pp
Book your festive stay at reduced Bed & Breakfast prices:
– Single occupancy bed and breakfast for just €140
– Double occupancy bed and breakfast for only €150
B&B T&C Apply
Book your tickets today with our events team at 059 9142002 Ext 2 or email events@woodforddolmenhotel.ie
Tickets also available at Eventbrite

Festive Fusion: Powerhouse Lunch
2025-12-09 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a festive and inspiring afternoon at the Festive Fusion: Powerhouse lunch, celebrating the achievements of 2025 and looking ahead to an exciting year in 2026.

Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office, Carlow County Library Service, County Carlow Chamber, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and Southeast Technological University invite you to attend the Festive Fusion: Powerhouse Lunch on Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 12-2pm.

This special event brings together businesswomen from across Co. Carlow for an afternoon of networking and inspiration. It is the final Powerhouse event of the year, making it a perfect opportunity to reflect, connect, and look forward to 2026 and the possibilities of exporting to Northern Ireland.

We are delighted to welcome Naomh McElhatton as our keynote speaker. Recently named Northern Ireland’s Most Inspirational Woman in STEM, Naomh is a dynamic entrepreneur, AI strategist, and mentor with over two decades of experience helping businesses harness innovation for growth. As the Irish Ambassador for Women in AI and founder of the Business of AI Club, Naomh brings a wealth of insight into how technology, collaboration, and cross-border trade can drive business success.

Book your FREE place on Local Enterprise Office Website

Social Dancing with Declan Angier
2025-12-11 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Declan Angier. For more information, please contact the event organiser, John Goldstone at 0878102822

LIMITED AVAILABILITY - Christmas Party Nights 2025 at Woodford Dolmen Hotel
2025-12-12 19:00
Celebrate this festive season with our unforgettable Christmas Party Nights at our venue! Join us on December 6th, 12th or 13th for a magical evening featuring live show by The Beat Boutique and a DJ to keep the celebrations going until late. Whether you’re planning a night out with family and friends or a staff party night, the magical atmosphere of Christmas comes alive in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
Enjoy a Festive Four-Course Meal, Live Music and DJ Until Late for €60pp
Book your festive stay at reduced Bed & Breakfast prices:
– Single occupancy bed and breakfast for just €140
– Double occupancy bed and breakfast for only €150
B&B T&C Apply
Book your tickets today with our events team at 059 9142002 Ext 2 or email events@woodforddolmenhotel.ie
Tickets also available at Eventbrite

Meet & Greet Morning for Creatives & Creative Communities
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:30
Carlow Arts Office and Carlow County Council invite the public to a 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 & 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 for creatives and creative communities this December.
Following this year’s public consultations, artists and creatives across Carlow indicated that they would welcome clearer guidance on applying for Carlow County Council’s 2026 Arts & Creativity funding streams, as well as more opportunities to connect with the Arts Office team and with one another. In response to this feedback, Carlow Arts Office is hosting a dedicated event offering:
• Information and guidance on 2026 grant opportunities
• Networking and peer connection
• An opportunity to meet the Arts Office team
• Space to share ideas, ask questions, and build creative links
The event is 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 with an interest in the arts in Carlow and will be hosted in the Hotel on Saturday, December 13th from 11am to 12:30pm.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆@𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗼.𝗶𝗲.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY - Christmas Party Nights 2025 at Woodford Dolmen Hotel
2025-12-13 19:00

Live Music in the Bar by Roisin Mcaladin
2025-12-14 21:30 - 23:30
Join us on Sunday, December 14th for Live Music by Roisin Mcaladin in our Plum Tree Bar from 9:30pm to 11:30pm.
Join us for great music, amazing local talent, and unforgettable nights. Grab a drink, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on our live music in the Plum Tree Bar.

Social Dancing with Michael Collins
2025-12-18 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Michael Collins. For more information, please contact the event organiser, John Goldstone at 0878102822

Big Christmas Dance Derek Ryan
2025-12-19 21:00
Join us for a Big Christmas Dance with Derek Ryan on Friday, 19th December with early dancing from 9pm with Stuart Miles.
Doors Open at 9pm | Tickets on the door for €20
For overnight accommodation on the day, call the hotel reception at 059 914 2002

Santa Experience
2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00
Get ready for some Christmas Magic this festive season! On Saturday, December 20th, from 10 am to 5 pm, Santa Claus is coming to the Woodford Dolmen Hotel to meet all the little ones.
Join us to Meet Santa in a delightful experience that includes a special gift, hot chocolate & cookies, festive crafts and seize the moment with a lovely family photo! All of this holiday joy is available for just €20 per child + booking fee! But hurry up, as spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot and make this a season to remember!
Please note – The time you have booked is the time your group will meet Santa in his grotto. After your visit with the big man himself, you will be invited to our craft workshop with our elves.
But hurry up, we only have a few spots left.
Book your tickets at hotel reception 059 914 2002 or email sales@woodforddolmenhotel.ie

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 21:00
Welcome 2026 in style with some of Ireland’s top entertainers:
New Year’s Eve 31st December
Jack Keogh & Band with the support and late dancing to Andy Feery

New Year’s Day 1st January
Michael English & Band with the support and late dancing to Paddy Treacy

Dancing from 9pm each night. Admission is €20 – payable at the door for each night.

For any queries, please contact 087 777 2352

Social Dancing with Peter Burke
2026-01-08 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Peter Burke! For more information, please contact the event organiser, John Goldstone at 0878102822

Social Dancing with Neily O’Connor
2026-01-15 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Neily O’Connor! For more information, please contact the event organiser, John Goldstone at 0878102822

SOLD OUT The Fureys Farewell Tour
2026-01-16 20:00
The Fureys Carlow Farewell has SOLD OUT.
Join us as THE FUREYS will play their last ever County Carlow concert as part of their FAREWELL TOUR on Friday 16th January.
Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS are renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc take to our stage for the final time as part of their FAREWELL TOUR.
The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty.
In 1972, Gerry Rafferty wrote ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’ for Eddie. BBC Radio 1 presenter, the late John Peel made it his single of the year.
They are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar while still a teenager. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during Dave’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.
Their emotive songs stir many emotions, tears and laughter, sadness and joy.
Tickets available at reception for €35 + booking fee and at TicketMaster.ie

Hosting Luna, The Elephant as part of Carlow Mental Health Association Campaign
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-25
We are excited to host Luna, the Elephant, from January 19th to 25th, and we encourage guests to “Face The Elephant in the Room” as part of the Carlow Mental Health Association Campaign to fight the stigma around mental health.
Follow our social media stories next week for employees’ tips on caring for their mental health.

Stories, with Miriam O’Callaghan
2026-01-21 19:30
“Stories, with Miriam O’Callaghan” An Inspirational Night in memory of Sharon Brennan, raising funds for Pieta.
A very special charity event, “Stories” will take place on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. It will bring together some of Ireland’s biggest names in GAA, media, and entertainment for an uplifting evening of conversation, music, and inspiration.
Hosted by Miriam O’Callaghan, Stories will feature live chat-show style panels, each exploring themes of resilience and community spirit through real-life stories.
The event is being organised by the family of the late Sharon Brennan, who tragically passed away by suicide in 2025.
“This night is about remembering Sharon in the way she lived -with love, kindness, and positivity,” Fiona Grace, sister of Sharon.
Paul Brennan, Sharon’s husband, said “We want people to leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and reminded of the power of community. The support from local clubs and people across Carlow and Laois has been phenomenal.”
The show will include appearances from well-known GAA figures, media personalities, and popular online voices, with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks. The mix of heartfelt discussion and light-hearted moments promises a night full of emotion, laughter, and hope.
All proceeds will go to Pieta, supporting their vital work in suicide prevention and mental health support across Ireland.
Tickets will be available at Eventbrite.

Social Dancing with Checkers
2026-01-22 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Checkers! For more information, please contact the event organiser, Valerie Langrell at 087 270 3035

Live Music in the Bar by Brian Kennedy
2026-01-24 22:00 - 2026-01-25 00:00
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, for Live Music in our Plum Tree Bar with Brian Kennedy from 10pm to 12am.
Join us for great music, amazing local talent, and unforgettable nights. Grab a drink, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on our live music in the Plum Tree Bar.

Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair
2026-01-25 12:00 - 17:30
Join us on Sunday, January 25th, for another edition of the Antiques, Vintage Fair in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel!
The Carlow Antiques & Vintage Fair will feature thousands of items, from antique and vintage jewellery, silver and porcelain to rare books, quirky curios and countless items for the home, alongside vintage fashion and accessories.
Open: 12pm- 5.30pm.
Admission: €3.50 per person (under 16s enter free but must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

Admission to the event is €3.50 or just €2.50 with the discount available via our SMS text alert (text ADD + your name to 085-8629007 to opt-in).

Supporting Autistic Learners in the Classroom Workshop by Autism Heroes
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join Autistic Heroes in a workshop on January 29th from 7pm to 9pm, all about creating a welcoming space for autistic students. This session will share practical tips, fun strategies, and cool tools to help you support every learner. Whether you’re a teacher, aide, or just curious, come hang out and learn how to make your classroom more inclusive and awesome!
The workshop will be led by Jessie, an absolute expert in her field, with 14 years of experience working with autistic children. She brings a wealth of knowledge, practical strategies, and real-life classroom insight to support teachers and SNAs in creating inclusive, supportive learning environments for autistic learners.
This workshop will focus on regulation, total communication, and meaningful support strategies that can be used every day in the classroom.
Tickets are €10 + booking fee and available at Eventbrite

Social Dancing with Limelite
2026-01-29 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Limelite! For more information, please contact the event organiser, Valerie Langrell at 087 2703 035

Live Music in the Bar by Syl on Sunday, February Bank Holiday
2026-02-01 21:30 - 23:30
Enjoy Live Music in the Bar by Syl on February 1st, Bank Holiday Sunday Night in our Plum Tree Bar by Syl from 9:30PM – 11:30pm
Join us for great music, amazing local talent, and unforgettable nights. Grab a drink, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on our live music in the Plum Tree Bar.

Social Dancing with Michael Collins
2026-02-05 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Michael Collins. Early dancing to DJ Billy White. For more information, please contact the event organiser, Valerie Langrell at 087 2703 035

February Dancing Weekend
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07
Join us on Friday, 6th and Saturday, 7th of February 2026 for the Dancing Weekend. With over 4 hours of dancing nightly, late night music and a complimentary afternoon dance class with Declan Flanagan, this is not a weekend to be missed if you enjoy country music. Some of the headlines for the weekend are: Michael English, Jimmy Buckley, Brendan Shine, Stuart Moyles, Paddy Treacy, Alistair Fingleton and more surprise guests.
Doors Open 8:30pm Nightly | Admission is €20 on the door.
For any queries, please contact the organizer at 087 993 3437

Social Dancing with Andy Feery
2026-02-12 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Andy Feery. For more information, please contact the event organiser, Valerie Langrell at 087 2703 035

Michael Collins Valentines Dance
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:30
Join us on Valentine’s Day for dancing with Michael Collins and Band at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow.
Dance is from 9 to 11:30pm.
Admission is €10 on the door.

Live Music in the Bar by Katie Roycroft
2026-02-14 22:00 - 2026-02-15 00:00
Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Live Music of Katie Roycroft in our Plum Tree Bar from 10PM – 12am
Join us for great music, amazing local talent, and unforgettable nights. Grab a drink, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on our live music in the Plum Tree Bar.

Social Dancing with Finbarr Dennehy Family Band
2026-02-19 21:00
Enjoy Social Dancing on Thursday evenings at 9pm. Pick your dancing shoes to enjoy dancing with Finbarr Dennehy Family Band. For more information, please contact the event organiser, Valerie Langrell at 087 2703 035

Mike Denver and Guests Sandy Kelly and Claudia Buckley
2026-02-20 20:00
Enjoy a concert night of Mike Denver with Sandy Kelly and Claudia Buckley at Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
Mike Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he
is now making inroads in the the UK with some sell-out concerts in England and Scotland over the past couple of years. With his excellent backing band Mike presents a two and a half hour high energy concert show which features all his ‘Hits’ including ‘Tommy K’,’Wasn’t that a Party’,’Galway Girl’, “Blown Away’, plus ‘hits’ from the 60’s and 70’S.
Concert at 8pm
Doors Open at 7.30
Tickets available at reception for €38 including administration fee and at Ticketmaster
