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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.

Carlow County Council, like many employers in the county, operates the Cycle to Work Scheme, which enables staff to purchase a bike

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.

A focused group of 18 local businesswomen came together this week for the first Powerhouse Business Break event, held on April 29th at Enterprise House, Carlow. Titled Wealth Creation & Financial Metrics, the session provided attendees with practical financial knowledge to drive growth, improve sustainability, and boost confidence in business decision-making.

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with County Carlow Chamber and Bank of Ireland, is set to host EmpowerHR 2025, a timely and dynamic conference aimed at addressing the future of work and the ever-evolving landscape of human resources. Taking place on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, the event promises a day of insight, inspiration, and innovation for HR professionals, business leaders, and industry experts alike.

Carlow County Council is delighted to announce the signing of contracts with Duggan Lynch Ltd Building Contractors for the delivery of the Tullow Road Multi-functional Community Hub. This significant partnership marks an important milestone in delivering this project for the community of Tullow Road.

Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service took delivery of three new 4x4 jeeps today, April 30th 2025.  Representatives from Skoda Mr. Jack Slattery & Mr. Ollie Brannock who supplied the 2 x Skoda Kodiaks and from Ford Mr. John O’Mahony who supplied the Ford Ranger were accompanied by Mr. Noel Howard from HPMP Tullow who fitted out the jeeps for fire service use.  The keys were handed over to Carlow County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Fergal Brown and Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service’s A/Chief Fire Officer Ben Woodhouse.

Carlow County Council were delighted to host a Voter Registration event to coincide with the National Voter Registration Day on Wednesday 30th April 2025.   The event took place in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre.  At the event Carlow County Council members of staff were available to assist people to update details on checktheregister or register for the first time. 

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.

Powerhouse Empowering Businesswomen Network will hold its first sold out Powerhouse Business Break: Wealth Creation & Financial Metrics, taking place on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at Enterprise House, O’Brien Road, Carlow.
Hosted by the Powerhouse Network, a collaboration between Carlow County Council - Local Enterprise Office, Library Service, County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet and South East Technological University, this dynamic morning session is designed for female entrepreneurs and professionals seeking practical strategies for business growth, improved financial performance, and long-term sustainability. The event promises inspiring speakers, actionable insights, and the chance to connect with a thriving community of like-minded women.