Press Release for Immediate Release – 10th November 2021
Council unveils Festive Family Experience Programme for 2021
Carlow County Council has today announced details of the County Carlow – Festive Family Experience Programme for 2021 including a variety of events for all the family. The official programme will kick off on 27th November 2021 with a Fireworks Display and Music Showcase with local talent The Backline along the River Barrow, kickstarting over a month of activities to engage all ages during the festive period.
Events for 2021 will include:
- County Carlow – A Festive Family Experience – Fireworks & Christmas Music Showcase in association with KCLR.
- The Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr. Ken Murnane with be joined by a special guest to Light Up The County Town at 5.00pm Live on Facebook
- inCarlow Food & Drink Christmas Showcase @ Arboretum - A host of Chefs including Kevin Dundon, Paul Flynn, Jennie Maltese, Alan Foley, Tara Walker, Shane Smith, Eunice Power and Edward Hayden working with award winning Carlow Food & Drink Products.
- Form @ Fairgreen – County Carlow’s craft and design collective, Form Carlow, exhibiting at a festive pop up shop in Fairgreen Shopping Centre
- Rathvilly GAA - Christmas Bazar & Fireworks Display in association with Carlow County Council.
- Borris Tidy Towns – New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display in association with Carlow County Council
- County Carlow – Festive Family Image Photography Competition
- Weekly Facebook Competitions
- Free Parking Offer in Carlow Town.
Commenting on the programme, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, Cllr. Fintan Phelan said “The festive season is a time for caring. It is a time when we reach out and let people know we are thinking of them and a time for community and family. We in Carlow County Council are delighted to provide the Festive Family Experience Programme for 2021 which is designed to compliment the variety of community and business events across the County”.
Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr. Ken Murnane said “It's been a tough 18 months for many people including our businesses. We hope this Christmas will be a time for people to have some fun and enjoy the many activities taking place in our County Town and I’d encourage all to Look for Local in their purchase decisions for Christmas 2021”.
Cathaoirleach of Bagenalstown Municipal District, Cllr. Michael Doran, said “I’m delighted to welcome the activities in Bagenalstown Municipal District which will bring a really magical few weeks. So, wrap up warm, soak up the atmosphere, wander between the different experiences and celebrations and support our amazing local businesses during the festive period”.
Cathaoirleach of Tullow Municipal District, Cllr. Brian O’Donoghue said “I’m delighted to see the programme for 2021.I fundamentally believe that Christmas is a celebration of things that are great about our Rural Communities and a chance to take stock of what has been achieved in 2021 under the circumstances that our communities were presented with during the year.”
Commenting on the programme, Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office in Carlow County Council said “We are delighted to put together this programme for 2021 and look forward to once again rolling out the Festive Family Experience Programme”. In respect of the planned events, Comerford said that “all events will be run in line with public health guidelines and tickets for each of the events will be available over the coming weeks. I would encourage people to work with us to help ensure that all have a Festive Family Christmas & New Year Period”.
For full details: County Carlow - A Festive Family Experience | Facebook
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For further information contact Kieran Comerford on 086/8252037 or e-mail kcomerford@carlowcoco.ie
