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Carlow County Council Launches IPB LEAF Fund 2026
€50,000 Available to Support Community Climate Action and Environmental Enhancement Projects
Carlow County Council, in partnership with IPB Insurance, has announced the launch of the IPB LEAF Fund 2026, with €50,000 in funding available to support community-led projects that enhance the environment, promote biodiversity, support the circular economy and drive local climate action across Carlow.

Carlow County Council recently welcomed participants from partner organisations in Greece as part of the ongoing Digitext Project, bringing together representatives from chambers of commerce, universities, and business owners for a series of study visits focused on innovation, education, entrepreneurship, textile heritage, and traditional skills.

Carlow County Council, through Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Carlow, launched the Craft & Creative Industries Enterprise Strategy 2026-2030 at a lunchtime event in Teach Dolmain, Carlow on Tuesday 7th July. The new five-year strategy set out a plan to strengthen creative enterprise across the county and to support the makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs who work within it.

Public Consultation Event to Take Place at Carlow Library on Wednesday 15th July

Carlow County Council is inviting members of the public to help shape the future of one of Carlow town's most prominent public artworks through a community consultation process for a new mural at College Street.

Carlow County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce two new opportunities for artists living and working in Carlow. As part of our work to develop, co-ordinate, promote and strengthen artistic activity throughout the county we are delighted to share two new opportunities now open for applications.

County Carlow’s business community received a major boost this week with the official launch of Grá Carlow, a new countywide "Shop Local, Shop Carlow" campaign designed to encourage consumers to support local businesses and keep spending within the county.

The inaugural Powerhouse Start Up & Scale Showcase brought together Carlow’s women entrepreneurs for a vibrant morning of learning, pitching, and networking at The Southeast Technology University Carlow. More than 40 founders took part in expert workshops and a live pitch showcase, supported by judges from Powerhouse partner organisations including Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, SETU Enterprise Supports, Carlow County Council’s Library Service, and the County Carlow Chamber.

Creative Ireland Carlow and Carlow Arts Office are delighted to announce that the Creative Communities Initiative is now open for applications. The Key aim of this open call is to encourage communities who have never applied for funding before from Creative Ireland or Carlow Arts office. We would encourage projects that collaborate with a creative, such as an artist, performer etc. Applications now open on consult.carlow.ie

Carlow County Council is proud to announce its sponsorship of the DanceSport All-Ireland Championships 2026, set to take place at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on 21st June, 2026. This prestigious national event will bring together some of Ireland’s top DanceSport athletes, officials, and supporters for a celebration of excellence, athleticism, and artistry.

A golf ball company from Carlow are set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place next week. Seed Golf will represent Local Enterprise Office Carlow at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 18th June in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.