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12 December 2025

Young Carlow Readers Shine at Right to Read Awards

Young readers and writers from across County Carlow were celebrated at a special awards ceremony for the Right to Read competition, held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel on the evening of Tuesday 9th December.

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5 December 2025

Council Welcome €8m Investment in Regional Innovation and Enterprise Hub

Phase one of a revolutionary €8million regional innovation and enterprise hub was launched last night in Carlow called Catalyst HQ. The Catalyst HQ project will provide a comprehensive, integrated support environment for manufacturing, export-focused enterprises and technology-driven businesses.

Fire vehicle
5 December 2025

Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service Procured 2 New Vehicles to Add to Their Fleet

A Renault HGV combined Hi-AB & Prime Mover, fuelled by HVO which is replacing two ageing vehicles, a 1993 Heavy Diesel Prime Mover HGV and a 1997 Heavy Diesel Hi-Ab Flatbed HGV. This new combined vehicle will be used to carry and transport the south-eastern regional Major Emergency Management Pod serving Counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. 

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3 December 2025

Finalists Announced for County Carlow’s Right to Read Short Story Competition

Primary schools across County Carlow have once again shown outstanding imagination and creativity as part of the annual Right to Read Short Story Competition. Carlow County Council – Economic Development & Library Service, in partnership with Carlow County Development Partnership, Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, and Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, is delighted to announce the finalists for 2025.

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1 December 2025

Carlow Welcomes Santa for a Magical Day of Festive Celebration and Community Spirit

Carlow was filled with magic, music, and Christmas cheer this weekend as Santa Claus made a special appearance to formally launch Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow 2025. Families from every corner of Carlow came together to witness the beginning of a season dedicated to light, togetherness, and the spirit of community.

Large Group in Council Chamber
1 December 2025

Carlow Delegation Joins EU Partners in Perugia for Final InnoCom Exchange

A delegation lead by Carlow County Council  joined European partners in Perugia, Umbria from recently for the final exchange meeting of the InnoCom programme under the Interreg Europe initiative. The mission gathered 48 delegates from Ireland, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania, France, and Ukraine. The Carlow delegation the Chamber of Commerce, Carlow Tourism, and South East Technological University,

Poster for Festival of Glow
27 November 2025

Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow 2025 - Festival Programme & Public Information - Saturday, 29th November 2025

Carlow County Council wishes to advise residents, visitors, businesses, and road users of the following important notices regarding the opening events for Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow 2025, taking place on Saturday, 29th November 2025. This year’s festival marks the beginning of Carlow’s seasonal celebrations, bringing family entertainment, music, festive lights, and community spirit to the town centre. Your cooperation is appreciated to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed event for all.