On 16 November 2022, the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, received a transboundary EIA screening statement in relation to the proposed Morecambe Offshore Windfarm development, which was conducted on behalf of the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State at the pre-application stage. The transboundary screening process identified potential transboundary issues for Ireland relating to impacts on commercial fishing and shipping and navigation.

Ten business owners from County Carlow recently took part in an educational visit to Adman Steel Sheds, a manufacturing facility in Wexford which is regarded internationally as one of the best examples of the use of lean practices in a small business. The educational tour of Adman Steel Sheds was facilitated and organised by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office as a means of showing Carlow business owners how efficiencies and profitability can be achieved in any business and to inspire them to begin the process of adopting similar practices in their own businesses.

The Blas na hÉireann 2024 finalists are announced with another strong year for producers shortlisted from Co. Carlow, sponsored by Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office.

Carlow SME owners and their employees are invited to an inspirational breakfast seminar with Enda O’Doherty in Carlow College as part of Carlow Business Day on 9th October 2024. This breakfast promises to be more than just a networking opportunity; it is a chance to engage with profound ideas and life lessons from the renowned motivational speaker and mental health advocate, Enda O’Doherty.