Carlow County Council will carry out Road Traffic Surveys at 2 key junctions on Wednesday, 26th of November 2025, between 00:00 and 24:00, to support the development of the Carlow Southern Relief Road project.

“A nation’s strength lies in the spirit of its people.” This timeless truth echoed powerfully throughout Carlow on Friday, 14th November 2025, as the Club Carlow Business Summit brought together more than 400 business leaders for an event that blended insight, inspiration, and community pride. Hosted by Club Carlow in partnership with Carlow County Council and Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, the summit showcased the unique synergy that emerges when sport and enterprise work hand in hand.

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Carlow, with Google and Craftwork4All, and in association with Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow LEOs delivered Digital 26 at The Foundry, Google EMEA Headquarters, Dublin on 13th November 2025. The event supported craft and creative businesses to adopt digital tools and artificial intelligence in a practical and responsible way.

The President’s Lunch is one of the highlights of the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce calendar, providing members - and indeed non-members – with the opportunity to network in the run up to the Christmas period.

The Chamber is pleased to announce that the sponsor of this year’s event is Carlow County Council.

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).

This December, Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office, Carlow Library Service, County Carlow Chamber, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and SETU invite you to Festive Fusion: Powerhouse Women Connect on Tuesday, 9th December 2025, at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. This lunchtime event brings the Powerhouse network together for connection, learning, and celebration.

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