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The world, as we know it, is a place of routine and predictability. But as the shadows lengthen and the days grow shorter, there comes a moment when the veil between this world and the Otherworld thins. In County Carlow, this ancient transition is not a time for fear, but for celebration. Journey into Samhain Festival 25, a town-wide celebration rooted in the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the coming of winter. This is a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and spirits walk among the living.

Carlow County Council is proud to host From Plate to Planet: Waste Less, Save More, a regional conference designed to help hospitality businesses across the Southeast reduce food waste, save money, and build a more sustainable future.

Carlow may be inland, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make waves in protecting our oceans!

Once again, this September, Carlow County Council is proud to support the Big Beach Clean, a nationwide initiative led by Clean Coasts and part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). While coastal communities will be tackling litter on beaches, here in County Carlow we’re taking action along our riverbanks, because litter dropped in towns and cities is one of the leading causes of marine pollution.

5th September 2025, Carlow will be represented on the European stage through the participation of two local crafters, Isabel Lucas and Clare Jordan, in Stone & Soul: Sustainable Lithography, Linoleum and Paper for Contemporary Artists. This three-day hybrid workshop, hosted by the Craft Academy Sweden at the Helliden Folk High School in Skövde, is widely recognised as a significant forum for the advancement of sustainable craft practices in Europe.

Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Carlow and Kilkenny are being encouraged to register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day after the lineup for the event was announced. 

Carlow County Council calls on community and voluntary groups to share their environmental achievements and ideas.

Communities across Carlow Town and County are already making a real difference to our environment – from repair cafés and clothing swaps to community gardens and local recycling initiatives. Now, Carlow County Council wants to hear about this brilliant work and help it flourish.

Any person wishing to seek Carlow County Council’s nomination for the office of the President of Ireland must declare their interest by 12 noon Friday 5th September, 2025 by emailing corporate@carlowcoco.ie

Carlow County Council has launched Loc8code – an Emergency Access Points initiative designed to improve public safety and strengthen emergency response across the county.

Emergency Access Points are clearly identified locations that allow first responders to reach people quickly in areas where traditional addresses or navigation can be difficult. From rural landscapes and riverways to recreational spaces, these markers provide a simple, reliable reference that can be shared with ambulance, fire, or rescue services in the event of an emergency.

Calling All County Carlow Students: Sign Up for the Student Enterprise Awards 2025–2026

Students across County Carlow are being encouraged to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit by taking part in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme, facilitated by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Carlow County Council.

One Night for All - Culture Night 2025 - Friday 19th September. Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council in partnership with and led by Carlow County Council Arts Service; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts.  In County Carlow on Friday September 19th 2025, doors will open across the county with special and unique events from the afternoon and late into the evening.  Culture Night seeks to actively promote the belief that rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives.