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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.

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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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19 May 2025

Road Traffic Surveys Carlow Town & Surrounding Area

Carlow County Council will carry out Road Traffic Surveys at 12 key junctions on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, between 00:00 and 24:00, to support the development of the Carlow Southern Relief Road project.

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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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7 May 2025

EmpowerHR 2025: Shaping the Future of Work in Carlow

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.

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7 May 2025

Powerhouse Event Sparks Confidence and Growth Among Businesswomen

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.