There's a man in Bagenalstown who has been tending to his town for 55 years. A man in Tullow celebrating 30 years of community care. And a designer in Carlow Town who's discovered that belonging to a place means becoming its custodian. In this episode, host Alan Swan meets Paddy Gardiner of the Bagenalstown Improvement Group, Will Paton of Tullow Tidy Towns, and Matt Cocci, Chair of Carlow Tidy Towns. Together, they reveal how small, consistent acts, planting pollinators, painting benches, collecting rainwater, and fighting graffiti with art, have helped shape cleaner, kinder, more connected communities across Carlow. Their stories remind us that environmental action doesn't always come from policies or grand plans, but from friendship, pride, and showing up week after week to care for the place you call home.
About Carlow's Eco Journey
Carlow's Eco Journey shines a spotlight on the county's vibrant environmental actions and the inspiring individuals and groups behind them. From conservation efforts and heritage protection to inclusive green initiatives and creative climate solutions, each episode captures the spirit of collaboration and care that defines Carlow's approach to climate action.
Credits
Produced by Carlow County Council in association with Creative Ireland
Hosted by Alan Swan
Executive Producer: Dee Sewell (Carlow County Council)
Sound Production, Design & Research: SwanMcG
Special thanks to: Carlow County Council Environmental & Climate Action Team, Creative Ireland Carlow and Stakeholders
This project is funded and supported by Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office.
For more information: https://carlow.ie/