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Free drop off of paint for 4 days at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site

Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service have become the first Fire Authority in Ireland to achieve accreditation to ISO 14001 and have now become the first and only Fire Authority in the country to attain three ISO standards in 45001 Health & Safety, 9001 Quality and the recent addition of 14001 Environmental Waste Management. 

Carlow’s creative community is being invited to take part in an exciting European opportunity that combines sustainable craft practice with professional development. The CUBE Craft Academy in Greece offers two programmes for emerging creatives: an in-person jewellery residency and an online EU funding development course.

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU), is encouraging businesses across the county to participate in the Hub Grow 2026 programme, a targeted initiative designed to help companies strengthen innovation, improve competitiveness, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Forward Steps Family Resource Centre was alive with fun and laughter as children from 'Little Steps' marked the official launch of Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow 2026. 'Little Steps' are currently taking part in a workshop, as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 programme, led by the wonderfully talented Little Gem Puppets, giving young participants the chance to explore puppetry, storytelling, and hands on making.

Carlow County Council is delighted to extend its warmest congratulations to the students of Knockbeg College on their outstanding achievement in winning the National Best Film Award at the recent Rubbish Film Festival held in the Light House Cinema, Dublin.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Rás Tailteann 2026, which will take place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026, Carlow County Council is using the prestigious event as a catalyst to champion cycling not just as a professional sport, but as a lifelong skill and a sustainable mobility option for all residents.

Carlow County Council is proud to announce the launch of Carlow BEO!, an extensive series of cultural activities and live performances set to animate towns and villages across the county from April through November 2026.

A new sustainability initiative encouraging waste‑free celebrations was recently launched in County Carlow, introducing a pilot reusable party‑pack scheme available through selected community groups and Carlow Library.

New Sponsor - Carlow County Council – Announced at Launch in Carlow Town Hall

The Carlow Business Awards were launched in Carlow Town Hall on the 6th May 2026.  The awards recognise and reward excellence in businesses of every size, type and stage of development from throughout county Carlow.  This year there will be 27 categories – 23 of which are open for nominations.