Get Creative and Show Off Your “Active Carlow” Spirit

We’ve got something exciting on the way — and we want YOU to be part of it!

To celebrate all things Active Carlow, we’re inviting people of all ages to design a brand-new pair of socks that captures what being active in Carlow means to you. Whether it’s walking the Barrow Way, cycling our greenways, playing sport, or enjoying community events — now’s your chance to turn that inspiration into wearable art!

Theme: Active Carlow
Deadline: Friday, 13th June 2025
Submit your design to:
gbonner@carlowcoco.ie
or post to:
Gerard Bonner, Carlow Sports Partnership, Town Hall, Carlow, R93 TK85

How to Enter

  1. Download the sock template here:

    Click here to download template (Print Version)
    Click here to download template (Digital Version)

  2. Create your design – hand-drawn or digital artwork welcome

  3. Email or post your completed design to us by the deadline

  4. Be sure to include your name, age (if under 18), and contact details

The Prize

  • Your design turned into real socks!

  • A feature on our social media and website

  • A pair of your winning socks

  • A chance to show off your creative skills to the wider community!

Terms & Conditions

  1. Eligibility: Open to individuals of all ages. If under 18, please include the name of a parent/guardian or teacher.

  2. Designs: Must be original and reflect the theme “Active Carlow.” Entries must be submitted using the official sock template.

  3. Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, 13th June 2025, by email or post.

  4. Selection: A judging panel will select the winning design based on creativity, originality, and connection to the theme.

  5. Prizes: The winning design will be professionally produced as socks. The winner will receive free pairs and may be featured on Active Carlow promotional materials.

  6. Usage Rights: By submitting your design, you grant Carlow Sports Partnership permission to use your design in connection with this and future promotional activity.

  7. Data Privacy: Your personal information will only be used for the purpose of administering this competition and will not be shared.

  8. Modifications: Slight adjustments may be made to winning designs to accommodate sock production and promotions.

Let’s see your vision come to life — get designing!