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The Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are inviting female founders and business leaders across the region to come together for National Women's Enterprise Day 2026, a landmark celebration marking twenty years of women in Irish business. The event takes place on Thursday 15th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, from 11.45am to 2pm. Places are strictly limited and registration is essential, so early booking is strongly advised.

Featuring over 40 events across the county, this year's programme brings together community groups, schools, businesses, organisations, and residents to showcase the many ways climate action is making a positive impact in Carlow.

Browse the programme of public events and find events that interest you!

On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, Carlow County Council launched a heritage video about the Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service at Carlow Fire Station.

Free pop-up shop at 2 Potato Market brings second-hand style, repair and youth-led creativity to Carlow Town for Carlow County Council’s Climate Action Week, 5–10 October 2026

Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with Carlow Library Service, is inviting creative practitioners, artists, makers and craftspeople to participate in a unique two-day workshop, "Storytelling for Creative Businesses", led by bestselling author and Carlow County Council Writer in Residence, Caroline Busher.

A brand-new festival experience is coming to County Carlow this Halloween weekend as The Big Barn Bash - Carlow's Family Food Festival makes its debut at Coppenagh House Farm on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026.

€100,000 LEADER Investment to Support New Enterprise, Community and Chamber Facilities on O’Brien Road

Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG has announced the development of The Hive @ Enterprise House, a new enterprise and community hub on O’Brien Road, Carlow, following the approval of €100,000 in LEADER funding. The project represents a significant investment in rural enterprise development and community infrastructure, creating a modern, multi-functional space that will support business growth, collaboration and local service delivery.

Do you consider yourself funny? Or do you know someone who always has friends and family in stitches and has been told they should be on stage? Now is their chance to prove it.

As part of the Carlow Comedy Festival 2026, organisers are seeking aspiring comedians to take part in a special "One Night Stand-Up" Showcase Event on 3 December 2026, which will officially kick off this year's festival while also raising funds for a local charity.

Carlow County Council's Local Enterprise Office and Library Service are delighted to announce the launch of the Right to Read Programme, an exciting initiative designed to promote literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning throughout County Carlow.

Business owners, entrepreneurs and SME leaders from across Carlow and the South East are being encouraged to book their place at the Resilient Business Breakfast with Susan Hayes Culleton: Strategy, Solutions, and Support, taking place on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.