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Water Safety Ireland
10 July 2025

Sunshine and Tides Rise - So Does Risk, Warns Water Safety Ireland

Public urged to "Enjoy the Water but Respect the Risk" Over Coming Days
As Ireland anticipates a warm and sunny weekend, Water Safety Ireland is reminding those who will be drawn to beaches, lakes, rivers and canals to enjoy water activities responsibly and to be aware of potential hazards.

Female Firefighters
24 June 2025

Geraldine Strahan, Carlow's First Female Firefighter Represented Ireland at Prestigious Women in Fire Service Training Event 2025

The UK Women’s Fire Service Network hosted a 3-day Training & Development Event at the Fire Service College, Morten-in-Marsh, UK from the 20th-22nd June 2025.  FF Geraldine Strahan who was the first female Firefighter to join the ranks of Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service in 2019 and is based at the Hacketstown Fire Station was selected to represent Ireland's Women's Fire Service Network (WFSN) to attend the Women in the Fire Service Training & Development Event 2025. 

Upcoming Events

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18 June 2025

Carlow Companies Invited to Seminar on How to Navigate the Cost of Doing Business

In today’s challenging economic climate, businesses across all sectors are grappling with rising costs, tightening margins, and financial uncertainty. From inflationary pressures and supply chain issues to the cost of energy and financing, these challenges are impacting profitability and long-term sustainability for companies of all sizes. To help local enterprises respond effectively to these conditions, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet and Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office are hosting a targeted Management Development Seminar on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00noon at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

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10 June 2025

Carlow Calls for Creative Talent to Join European Sustainable Craft Workshop in Sweden

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.