Carlow County Council will be carrying out essential road re-surfacing works on a section of the N80 between Castletown Crossroads and Graiguenaspiddoge Crossroads from 12th November to 21st November 2025.

Providing 24/7 emergency response coverage, Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service operates from fire stations in Carlow Town, Bagenalstown, Tullow and Hacketstown, responding to a wide range of incidents including building fires, vehicle fires, gorse and forestry fires, road traffic collisions, river rescues and Major Emergencies.

Important Information: Pause on Private Housing Grant Applications has been lifted as of 1st November 2025

Effective from 1st November 2025, applications will be accepted for the following grants:
Housing Adaptation Grants (HAGs) - Priority 1 and Priority 2
Mobility Aid Grants (MAGs) - Priority 1 and Priority 2
Housing for Older Persons (HOPs)

Carlow County Council, in partnership with Laois County Council and the Department of Transport (DoT), invite those who live in, work in or travel through the study area along the southern edge of Carlow Town and other interested parties to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Carlow Southern Relief Road (CSRR).

Second-level students from Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach are taking a creative lead in this year’s “Shop Local | Shop Carlow” campaign  a celebration of Carlow’s vibrant retail community, the Irish language, and youth creativity.

Carlow County Council proudly hosted the kick-off meeting for the Hands Across Generations (HAG) Erasmus+ Project last week in County Carlow, welcoming partners from across Europe.

A Magical Month of Festive Fun from 29th November – 24th December 2025

Carlow County Council is delighted to announce the launch of Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow, Carlow’s brand-new Christmas Festival for 2025. Running from 29th November to 24th December 2025, Féile Lonrach promises a sparkling programme of family entertainment, festive markets, live performances, comedy, creative experiences, and community celebrations across the county.

Get ready to laugh your way into Christmas as Carlow Comedy Festival 2025 takes centre stage this December as part of Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow. Running from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th December, the festival brings together some of Ireland’s top comedic talent across Carlow’s favourite venues all in support of the upcoming Pan Celtic International Festival 2026.

Digital 26, a landmark event celebrating innovation in Ireland’s craft and creative industries, will take place on Thursday, 13th November 2025, at The Foundry, Google Offices, Dublin.

On Wednesday, November 13, 2025, Ireland’s vibrant craft and creative community will come together at Google’s Foundry in Dublin for Digital 26: Focus on Craft and Creatives — a unique, in-person event designed to help small creative businesses navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a programme packed full of insight, inspiration, and innovation, this event is set to be a game-changer for makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs looking to future-proof their businesses.

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Culture Night once again lit up Carlow with an evening of creativity, connection, and community spirit

As Carlow looks ahead to the economic horizon of 2026, local business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs will gather at the Breakfast Business Seminar: Challenge & Opportunity ’26 – Economic Forum on Tuesday, 22 October 2025 at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.