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.
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Latest News

Carlow College alum lands Midlands 103 placement via Learning Waves
Carlow College graduate, Philip Keegan, has been selected for a sought-after paid journalism placement at Midlands 103 through the 2025 Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme.

Carlow College Hosts Social Care Ireland Disability SIG Conference: “Stronger Together”
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s was proud to host the Social Care Ireland Disability Special Interest Group (SIG) Annual Conference on Thursday, 6th November 2025. The

Carlow College Celebrates Postgraduate Graduates at SETU Conferring Ceremony
MA in Irish Regional History Graduates 2025 Carlow College, St Patrick’s proudly celebrated the graduation of its postgraduate students from the MA in Irish Regional

Carlow College Graduate’s GAA Book Reaches Bestseller List
John Kelly, a graduate of the MA in Irish Regional History at Carlow College, has seen his book The GAA Covered reach number three on
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Class of 2025 Conferring Ceremony
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College Street, Carlow, R93 A003
Postgraduate Open Evening
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Returning to Education – Mature Student Taster Day
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
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