Welcome to our June Newsletter.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can browse the full list of volunteer opportunities through our website www.volunteercarlow.ie . You can contact us on 059 9173033.
Regards,
Helen, Natasha and Sinéad
Carlow Volunteer Centre
Browse trainings offered by Volunteer Ireland on their website www.volunteer.ie/training.
If your organisation needs help involving volunteers, please contact us. We offer full guidance on the process of involving and managing volunteers for the benefit of your community or voluntary group.
Garda Vetting Training for organisations that do not have their own Authorised Signatory.
Wednesday, June 3rd at 5pm online via Zoom.
Contact Natasha on natasha@volunteercarlow.ie
Cabin Café is a free monthly social coffee morning for those living with dementia and their carers. Drop ins welcome. It will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd from 10am to 12pm in The Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow Town. Contact Margaret on 087 8380018 for more information.
Hatha Yoga for Older Persons takes place every Wednesday from 11am to 12pm in Avoca House on Barracks Street, Carlow. Contact Sandra on 0879285200 for bookings.
Carlow Arts Festival continues until Monday, June 1st. Visit the website for a full list of events.
Between Papers in The Vault is open for exam students between exam papers, to relax, study, grab a bite to eat and recharge. It opens from June 3rd to June 23rd from 12pm to 2pm and 4:30pm to 6pm. Contact Jamie on 0851397397.
Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18 years, is taking place on Saturday, June 6th. Visit the website for a full programme of events in Carlow.
Suicide Bereavement Support Awareness Evening takes place on Thursday, June 11th from 7pm to 8:30pm in the Talbot Hotel.
Age Friendly AI Training Workshop takes place on Friday, June 12th from 10:30am to 12pm in the Carlow Library. No technical experience necessary, beginners welcome. To register, email library@carlowcoco.ie or phone 0599129705.
Bagenalstown in Bloom is taking place on Saturday, June 13th. Lots of events and workshops are taking place around Bagenalstown and visitors can enjoy a wonderful yarn bombing display.
Bagenalstown in Bloom Camp is suitable for 12 to 16 year olds and takes place from June 16th to June 18th, 11am to 3pm. €45 per person. To book a place or find out more, contact Marcella on 0874276282.
The next Carlow Older People's Council Information Roadshow 2026 is taking place in Ballinkillen Community Centre on June 24th from 10am to 1pm. All are welcome to this free event.
The Tullow Road Community Development Group is having a Car Boot Sale on Saturday, June 27th from 10am to 4pm at the Dolmen Celtic pitch, R93PX92. €1 per person, children are free.