Carlow County Council in partnership with WEEE Ireland, who are  the national organisation responsible for managing the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Ireland, are delighted to announce a suite of free WEEE drop off days in communities across Carlow over the coming weeks.

Showcase Ireland’s Creative Expo® returns to the RDS, Dublin from 18th to 20th January 2026, bringing together Ireland’s most innovative and creative brands for one of the country’s largest international trade shows. The event attracts buyers from over 20 countries and more than 2,760 retailers, including buyers from Ireland, the UK, USA, Mainland Europe and the Far East.

As National Food Waste Recycling Week closes, Carlow County Council is proud to announce an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering local communities to take action against food waste. Thanks to funding from the Waste Enforcement Lead Authorities under the Anti-Dumping Initiative, we are delighted to bring a two-part Master Composting Programme to Tidy Towns groups, Allotments, Residents Associations, and Community Gardens across County Carlow.

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Thursday 12th June 2025: 2pm – 7pm (In person)
Shaw Room, Carlow Central Library, Tullow Street, Carlow.

Carlow County Council hosted a night of celebration, last night, the 29th May 2025, in the magnificent Town Hall to a large audience where 9 Award Recipients were lauded and thanked for their efforts.

Councillor Fergal Browne, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, officially opened the exhibition and stated, “Carlow County Council is very proud of its strong link with the University, the great benefits from this link and the growth of Carlow and SETU and in particular the link with the Architectural Technology Degree Programmes. 

In today’s challenging economic climate, businesses across all sectors are grappling with rising costs, tightening margins, and financial uncertainty. From inflationary pressures and supply chain issues to the cost of energy and financing, these challenges are impacting profitability and long-term sustainability for companies of all sizes. To help local enterprises respond effectively to these conditions, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet and Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office are hosting a targeted Management Development Seminar on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00noon at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

Carlow County Council Franchise Staff will be visiting Tullow Library this Thursday 12th June from 10am to 12pm to assist people to update their details on checktheregister.ie or register for the first time.

Carlow’s creative community is being invited to take part in a unique opportunity that blends heritage crafts with sustainability and innovation on a European stage. Stone & Soul: Sustainable Lithography, Linoleum and Paper for Contemporary Artists is a three-day hybrid workshop and hackathon taking place from September 5–7, 2025, at the Craft Academy Sweden, hosted by the renowned Helliden Folk High School in Skövde, Sweden.

Creative Ireland Carlow is excited to announce this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme, inviting all young people to get creative, try something new, show off their skills and take part in one of the 20 free Cruinniú na nÓg events taking place around the County on Saturday 7th June 2025.