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.Â
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. Â
Start Your Journey Here
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Journey Here
Latest News
New Dual Language Poetry Collection published by Dr Derek Coyle
Carlow College Lecturer in English & Creative Writing, Derek Coyle has launched his second poetry collection, Sipping Martinis under Mount Leinster (Tranås, Sweden: Magnus Grehn
Carlow College hosts the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Network’s Annual Conference
Carlow College hosted the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Network’s annual conference on 26 and 27 April. Forty delegates came from the Sorbonne, Marseilles, UCD, DCU,
Dr James Heaney Attends January residency of the Mfa in Creative Writing programme offered by Carlow University, Pittsburgh
Earlier this year, Dr James Heaney attended the January residency of the Mfa in Creative Writing programme offered by Carlow University, Pittsburgh. 2024 marks the
Social Care graduate launches new service in Carlow
Tracy Collins, a graduate of the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) and the MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care)