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Carlow County Council is encouraging residents to give unwanted clothing, paired shoes, and household textiles a “second life” through responsibly managed donations, as part of a national campaign aimed at reducing the 110,000 tonnes of textiles discarded annually in Ireland - the equivalent of about 440 million T-shirts.

Carlow County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to community wellbeing, sustainability, and positive lifestyle change through the Embracing Change programme - an energetic series of events designed to bring people together and inspire simple, meaningful shifts in everyday life. Delivered by the Council’s Environment and Community Departments in partnership with Healthy Carlow and a wide network of local agencies, the initiative continues to flourish as a powerful platform for learning, connection, and empowerment.

Carlow County Council’s Environment and Libraries sections, supported by Libraries Ireland’s Skills for Life programme, successfully launched the county’s first pilot Seed Library, bringing local growers, community groups and educators together to strengthen community resilience, reduce waste and support climate action.

Carlow County Council wishes to advise the public that Tullow Civic Offices and Tullow Library will be closed for one day on Friday, 27th March 2026.

Easter Opening Hours for Powerstown Civic Amenity Site and Kernanstown Recycling Centre

Secondary school students from across Co.Carlow showcased their creativity, innovation and business skills at the 2026 Student Enterprise Awards, held on Wednesday 11th March in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel. The event showcased talented students from across the county who demonstrated exceptional creativity, business skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

Over 70 Carlow businesswomen came together in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Powerhouse network and guest speaker Emma Maye, CEO of Ardale Property.

On Tuesday, 24th March 2026, the elegant Ballykealey House Hotel in Ballon, Co. Carlow will host Embracing Change: An Evening of Health & Wellbeing - a warm, community-focused event designed to inspire healthier living, stronger connections, local food, and practical environmental action.

Google, Local Enterprise Offices And Enterprise Ireland launch AI Works for Ireland to help SMEs build practical AI skills and drive growth

Seed Golf, the Carlow‑based innovator behind PGA‑tour‑grade golf balls, has been selected to represent the county at the 2026 National Enterprise Awards. The announcement was made on Wednesday at a ceremony hosted by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Carlow, where winners across four additional award categories were also revealed.