CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER 2013

The year 2013 was a busy year as always for us here in the Carlow Association London (CCAL). Some of the highlights were London St Patrick’s Parade, Emigrants dance in Leighlin Bridge, Crawley Irish Festival, London Irish Vintage Rally, and the Run for your County fun run. All events and many more met the remit of why the CCAL was set up some 45+ years ago and that was to organise social events that appeal to all.

Our 45th Annual Dinner is Saturday 26th October

*SAVE  THE  DATE * *26th OCTOBER* Carlow Association London’s Annual Dinner is Saturday 26th October and is all set to be a fantastic night. London Rose of Tralee,  Grace Kenny whose roots are in Tullow will be the guest of honour at our 45th Annual Dinner on Saturday 26th October in the famous CROWN MORAN […]

LONDON ROSE SHOWS HER CONCERN

London Rose of Tralee, Grace Kenny whose roots are in Tullow, Co. Carlow, and a native of Crawley, West Sussex, took time out of her busy schedule to visit Concern Worldwide’s London office to give some encouragement to this year’s Concern London Triathalon relay team. The event, on 27th and 28th July at London ExCel, […]

Carlow man is awarded Royal Victorian Medal by The Queen

Carlow’s Pat Carroll who has worked at Buckingham Palace for 60 years has been presented with a gold medal by Queen Elizabeth. Pat  started working as a palace messenger on the day of the queen’s coronation in 1953.  He worked in the lord chamberlain’s office before becoming a state porter, welcoming guests to events at […]

Carlow GAA away to Limerick this weekend in a rare National League double header.

Carlow GAA are away to Limerick this weekend in a rare National League double header All Carlow GAA roads lead to Limerick this weekend as the two counties meet in a National League Double header in football and hurling at Pairc na Gael, Ennis Rd, Limerick. This is the very first time that both counties have […]

Calling all Carlovians in London to celebrate St Patrick’s Day..

CALLING ALL CARLOVIANS IN LONDON Its countdown to the 2013 St Patrick’s Celebrations and Carlow Association London plan to be out in force on the biggest Irish day in the world’s calendar. Will you be there in your County Jersey or Irish Top waving your flag and banner. You’ll be made very welcome. Beigh fáilte […]

Grace Kenny from Crawley, West Sussex with strong links to Tullow, Co Carlow is the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society’s nomination for the 2013 Rose Of Tralee contest.

We are delighted to hear that 21year old Grace Kenny from Crawley who has strong links with Tullow has been nominated by The Celtic and Irish Cultural Society to represent it in the 2013 Rose of Tralee contest. Grace’s roots are in Tullow, County Carlow. Her dad Martin now deceased and all his 8 siblings […]

ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 4, CARLOW V LEITRIM – Sunday 3rd March

ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 4 CARLOW V LEITRIM at Dr Cullen Pk at 2.00pm Anthony Rainbow has announced his starting fifteen for Carlow’s Allianz NFL third round clash at home to Leitrim on Sunday 3rd March. Having won their first 2 matches against Tipperary and London Rainbow expects Carlow’s winning streak to continue. This is […]

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2013 – 19th February.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 19th February 2013 in The London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB at 8pm Do come and hear how last year went and see our plans for the coming year. It would be great to see you there and please pass the word […]

County Carlow Association London 44th Annual Dinner… 27th October

Yes our 44th Annual Dinner takes place this year on Saturday 27th October in the famous CROWN MORAN HOTEL at 152 Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood, London, NW2 3ED. ‘The Crown’ Pub is one of London’s most iconic pubs in North London and was cited by The Dubliner’s in their well-travelled song McAlpine’s Fusiliers – “The ‘craic’ […]