Dr. Sullivan as part of Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow Shop Local, Shop Carlow campaign went Back to the Future with an exciting online competition. Participants guessed 5 locations the Doc went to on his travels DeLorean style for a chance to win a €500 shopping voucher for SuperValu. With over 1,000 entries the competition showcased the enthusiasm for supporting local businesses over the Christmas period.
Congratulations to our winners Ruth Shine & Deirdre O’Halloran.
Carlow County Council is also thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Letter to Santa competition, where children were invited to share their cherished festive family experiences. This competition not only showcased the creativity of our young participants but also the warmth and joy of festive traditions within our community.
Congratulations to our winners who gave us an insight into their families’ holiday celebrations. Each winner will receive a Certificate and a €50 Shop Local Voucher.
Tadgh Conlon
Amber Holden
Cillian Teal
Eoin Mohally
Saoirse Dunne Graham
Daria Lefterova
Eimear Hennessy
Navisha Singh
Darragh Fitzpatrick
Caoimhe Maher
Flora Cope
James Holden
Molly Brown
Aodhan Hennessy
Cara Purcell
Hannah Boyle
Conn Hennesy
Sophia Yan
Savannah Maxwell
Ajay McCauley Cahill
Cllr. Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, expressed his thanks “We were thrilled to witness such remarkable participation from the community. This response showcases the strength of our communal spirit and the significance of backing our local retailers. Thank you to all the children who entered “Letter to Santa Competition” we were overwhelmed by the creativity of all entries who captured the essence of what the festive season meant to their families. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make both these competitions a success."
Looking ahead to 2026, Cllr. Murnane underscored the council's continued dedication, stating, “As we approach 2026, I urge everyone to persist in supporting local businesses in these challenging times. They are the foundation of our community, and by choosing to shop locally, we foster their growth and sustainability.”
Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise at Carlow County Council, also expressed his gratitude: “We are extremely thankful to our partners — County Carlow Chamber, Carlow Tourism, Bagenalstown Area Chamber of Commerce, and Develop Tullow for their collaboration on Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow Shop Local Shop Carlow Campaign and to our colleagues in Carlow Library who managed our “Letter to Santa Competition” and facilitated the magical Santa Room at the Library. Together, we have created a fantastic experience for individuals and families alike introducing new activities such as Carlow Comedy Festival and Santa Bus Experience. We are excited to build on this success in 2026 and to continue to drive the Shop Local Shop Carlow initiative in collaboration with our partners.