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Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.
Shape
Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.
Shape
Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Part-Time Courses
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Welcome to Carlow College
Welcome to
Carlow College
Established in 1782, Carlow College, St Patrick’s has a long history of third level education. Our story began as a lay college and seminary before transforming into the vibrant, liberal arts community you see today.
We know that careers, and the pathways to achievement come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why our approach to third level education is personal, supportive and focused on the individual. Our college is opening horizons, providing relevant and practical third level courses ranging from humanities to psychology, social care work, community/advocacy and many more.
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Carlow College Hosting Conference Honouring Animal Rights Campaigner Humanity Dick, Richard Martin
Carlow College, St Patrick’s is delighted to host a conference titled: ‘Humanity Dick – A Conference in Honour of Richard Martin: The Evolution of the
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Carlow College Catering Team Raise Funds for CRY Ireland
Carlow College’s Catering team presented a cheque for €1,710 to CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Ireland today (30th January) after fundraising throughout 2024 through
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Carlow College To Host Virtual CAO Open Evening
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is holding an online CAO Choices Open Evening on Wednesday, 22nd January for Leaving Cert & FE students, parents, teachers and mature
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Christmas Message 2024
Ag treabhadh le chéile, working together for peace, we shall overcome. Recently, while reading a Christmas card that arrived by snail mail, a WhatsApp message
Upcoming Events
Humanity Dick – A Conference in Honour of Richard Martin
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003
Taster Day – English & History
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003
Taster Day – Arts & Humanities
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003