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19 May 2025

Rathvilly Business Set for National Enterprise Awards Final

An environmental sustainability company from Carlow are set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place next week.

Vision Green Consultancy will represent Local Enterprise Office Carlow at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 22nd May in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.

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13 May 2025

Shop Local, Shop Carlow: A Countywide Call to Support Local Business and Tourism

Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with Carlow Tourism, County Carlow Chamber and Network Ireland, has officially launched the 2025 Shop Local, Shop Carlow campaign – a dynamic, countywide initiative aimed at encouraging residents to support local businesses, strengthen the local economy, and promote Carlow as a vibrant tourism destination.

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9 May 2025

Creative Ireland - Belfast TradFest Bursary for Young Musicians Open Call - Opens Friday 9th May at 12 noon

Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow County Council Arts Service are delighted to annouce a new bursary opportunity in collaboration with Belfast TradFest.

Young musicians aged 18–23 residing in/originally from Co. Carlow are invited to apply for a fully funded residential bursary, offering an unforgettable week of music, learning, and cultural exchange at Belfast TradFest Summer School taking place 28 July - 1 August 2025.

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2 May 2025

Public Participation in the Identification of 'Bathing Waters'

Public participation in the identification of 'Bathing Waters' under the bathing waters Directive 2006/7 EC of 15th February 2006 and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations SI 79 of 2008.

All 31 city and county councils are inviting public participation in the identification of Bathing Waters under the Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (SI No 79 of 2008).

The Directive requires that water quality at all identified bathing waters meets stringent microbiological standards in order to protect the health of people who choose to bathe there. City and county councils are required under the 2008 Regulations to identify bathing waters on an annual basis.

Upcoming Events

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21 May 2025

Tullow Street Set to Come Alive with Streetfest Sessions on Saturday 7th June

Tullow Street in Carlow Town is getting ready to pulse with music and celebration on 7th June in the next Streetfest event called Streetfest Sessions, in association with Scramble Session.

From late morning into the afternoon, the street will transform into a vibrant stage for local music talent, with live performances scheduled across four stage locations at—Tullys, Waterlilies, Scraggs, and Shaws. The event promises to be more than just a musical celebration; it’s a community gathering, a family day out, and a showcase of Carlow’s creative energy.