The Remembrance Tree brings our community together to honour the memories of loved ones at Christmas, while raising much needed funds for local charities. It has become a heart-warming tradition in Carlow, since its beginnings in 2011.
Support our Charities
Donate online using the button provided below.
Timeline of Events:
- Early in December: Opening ceremony for a blessing of the tree at Barrack Street (all are welcome).
- Adding of Ribbons: Make a donation and add a ribbon with your loved ones name to the tree. Our volunteers will be there to help you everyday for approximately three weeks until December 24th. The ribbons remain on the tree throughout the Christmas holiday.
- Early January: The ribbons are taken to Carlow Cathedral and presented for a special blessing during Sunday mass, with prayers dedicated to all named on the ribbons.
How to Add Your Ribbon
Visit the tree: Our tree is located on Barrack street in Carlow town. Our volunteers will be there to help you to add your ribbon (along with your message) to the tree. Give what you can, it’s all appreciated.
Donate Online: When donating online, let us know who you’d like to remember and we’ll add their name to a ribbon on the tree.
How to Make Difference
Our local charities greatly appreciate the donations from this fundraiser. Our beneficiaries in 2023 are Carlow Delta Centre, St. Vincent De Paul, Alzheimers’ Society (Bethany House) and Éist Carlow Cancer Support.
There are also immeasurable benefits for our community as we acknowledge the experience of loss which we all share.
You can make a difference by volunteering at the tree, through donations or corporate sponsorship.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Rotary Carlow acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors who make the Remembrance Tree fundraiser possible for our community.
Unum Ireland is a long time lead sponsor of ours. In 2023 we welcome them again, along with the support of Blacknight Internet Solutions, Carlow Hearing, Catering Innovation Agency and Lucidity Factory.
