Research
Carlow College staff are engaged in research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that has regional, national, and global horizons, and is key to enhancing understandings of the challenges facing us in the 21st century.
Our research culture and activities are concentrated in the fields of History, Literary Studies, Psychology, Politics, Philosophy, Theology and Social Care. Our researchers are widely published with national and international impact. Our mission is to expand this profile by continuing to develop new avenues of research, high quality publications, institutional and public research events, and inter-institutional collaborations.
Research at Carlow College is supported by the Carlow College Research Hub.

Research Hub
The Carlow College Research Hub is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to supporting inquiry into the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.


Research Supports
Carlow College aims to support our research community by providing information and guidance on bursaries, research leave supports, and research proposals.


Spotlight on Research
Find out more about our latest research insights here
Research News


Dr Ida Milne features on ARINS Podcast
Carlow College Lecturer in History, Dr Ida Milne, featured in this months ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South podcast alongside Dr Ian d’Alton


CfP: WHAI Women’s Experiences Matter: Women & Loss from the Medieval through the Ages
CALL FOR PAPERS Women’s Experiences Matter: Women & Loss from the Medieval through the Ages Women’s History Association Ireland 35th Annual Conference 23-24 May 2025


Launch of Social Care Practice Placement: An Essential Guide at Carlow College
Students and staff of Carlow College, St. Patrick’s gathered for the local launch of the recently published book Social Care Practice Placement: An Essential Guide, co-authored by