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.
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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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.
Start Your Journey Here
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Journey Here
Latest News

Carlow College Graduate Awarded Prestigious Newman MA Scholarship by UCD
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is proud to announce that recent graduate, Susan Hanly, has been awarded the highly prestigious Newman MA Scholarship by University College

Carlow College and SETU Launch January 2026 Intake for Skillnet Funded Journalism Course
South East Technological University (SETU), in partnership with Carlow College, St. Patrick’s and Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, is delighted to announce the launch of a new

Pride Society Raises Awareness on World AIDS Day
Carlow College Pride Society marked World AIDS Day by sharing personal stories and discussing the profound impact AIDS had on the LGBTQ+ community during its

Dr Ida Milne presents keynote at 27th ISAANZ conference, New Zealand
The 27th conference of the Irish Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (ISAANZ) was held at the University of Otago, New Zealand’s largest and
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Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003
Returning to Education – Mature Student Taster Day
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
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