Carlow town is representing Ireland in the ‘European Entente Florale’, an International Festival of Flowers Competition. Judges from six European countries visited the town today for adjudication.

Report shows floral displays in Carlow town.

European judges being given a civic reception on the steps of the Courthouse as a brass band plays in the background.

Window box shrub and floral displays in the main streets of the town.

Interview with Michael Moriarty, Chairman of the Floral Festival, who says that the aim of the festival is to retain Carlow’s reputation as Ireland’s floral town.

Interview with Anne Conway, Secretary, ‘Entente Floral’ Committee who says she hopes the festival will become an annual event.

Judges inspecting the displays.

The reporter is Michael Ryan.

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