Creativity takes many forms — a handwoven textile, a piece of original art, a digital design, a craft steeped in heritage — and each carries within it a story. Carlow County Council's Economic Development Section, working hand in hand with the Library Service, is bringing those stories to life in a new way with the launch of Creativity Chats, a six-part podcast series presented by Alan Swan and funded by Creative Ireland.

The National Cairn Community Games will make a grand return to Carlow this summer, offering a fantastic opportunity for both local residents and visitors from across Ireland to experience the best of youth sport, creativity, and community spirit. With an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 attendees expected over two weekends, this exciting event not only celebrates young talent but also promises to give a significant boost to the local economy.

Four Carlow Farming Families have been shortlisted as candidates for the national Farming for Nature Ambassadors Network. They have been shortlisted, following collaboration between Carlow County Council, Carlow IFA, Carlow ICA, Teagasc, ACRES, NPWS, and partner organisations operating in the county, with the intention of having a Carlow representative in the National Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards in 2026.

Today, Sunday 17th August 2025 Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service attended the Tullow Agricultural Show setting up a stand and demonstrations to promote Community Fire Safety. 

PUBLIC NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2025-2029
SECTION 48 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)

Due to exceptionally high demand and the large volume of applications already processed in 2025, Carlow County Council will temporarily pause all private housing grant schemes.

Carlow County Council is delighted to announce a Bulky Waste Drop-Off event taking place from Monday, 19th August to Friday, 23rd August 2025 at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site, Kilkenny Road, Carlow (Eircode: R93 RF22) during normal opening hours. Please note: This offer is strictly for householders only. Commercial customers will be charged usual rates.

Carlow County Council is pleased to announce a once off Mattress Recycling Event for householders, taking place at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site from Tuesday, 5th August to Saturday, 9th August 2025, during normal opening hours.

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.