Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Carlow to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink, celebrating the producers who define the country’s dynamic food landscape.

A small business from County Carlow could be one of 31 who get a chance to exhibit as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing Championships in September.

A team of enterprising students from Co. Carlow are celebrating a major achievement after securing a place in the national final of this year’s Student Enterprise Awards.

The global textile industry stands at a critical crossroads, where traditional craftsmanship must integrate with the rapid advancements of the digital age to remain competitive. As part of this evolution, the Digitext project funded under Erasmus + has announced a strategic study visit to the Kilkis and Thessaloniki regions of Greece, scheduled for 2–5 June 2026.

Carlow is celebrating a major youth-led sustainability success, as students from Tullow Community School were crowned Southern Regional Winners at the Relove Fashion Competition Grand Final, held recently at Dublin City University (DCU).

Carlow households are invited to take part in free local e waste and battery recycling days this May, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Carlow County Council. Residents can recycle any item with a plug, battery, or cable – from large appliances and electronics to batteries of all sizes – safely and free of charge. The initiative makes it easy to clear out unused electrical items locally while supporting Carlow’s strong record in sustainable recycling and helping recover valuable materials for reuse.

Franchise staff from Carlow County Council will be in St. Catherine’s Services Centre from 9am to 1pm on Thursday the 30th April for National Voter Registration Day.

This Saturday, 11th April 2026, Carlow County Council, in association with the Pan Celtic Festival, is proud to announce the return of Streetfest. This vibrant celebration promises to transform Lower Tullow Street into a hub of cultural activity, family entertainment, and community spirit, marking a high point in this year’s festival calendar.

On Tuesday, 24th March 2026, the elegant Ballykealey House Hotel in Ballon, Co. Carlow will host Embracing Change: An Evening of Health & Wellbeing - a warm, community-focused event designed to inspire healthier living, stronger connections, local food, and practical environmental action.

Homeowners in Carlow and the wider region are being encouraged to drop into the Carlow Home Energy Expo on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, from 10:30am to 5pm at the Seven Oaks Hotel.

This free event will bring together independent experts, retrofit professionals, financial advisors and contractors – all under one roof – to help householders learn how to make their homes warmer, more comfortable and more affordable to heat.

The streets of Carlow are set to ring with the sounds of the fiddle, harp, and pipe this Easter as the town hosts the International Pan Celtic Festival from 7th to 11th April 2026. A cornerstone of this year’s festivities is the newly unveiled Heineken Pan Celtic Pub Trail, an initiative that promises to transform the town’s local venues into a vibrant network of Celtic culture.

Carlow is preparing to welcome the Celtic world this April, as organisers today unveiled the preview programme for the Pan Celtic Festival 2026, which will take place from 7th to 11th April.