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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.

Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service have become the first Fire Authority in Ireland to achieve accreditation to ISO 14001 and have now become the first and only Fire Authority in the country to attain three ISO standards in 45001 Health & Safety, 9001 Quality and the recent addition of 14001 Environmental Waste Management. 

Carlow’s creative community is being invited to take part in an exciting European opportunity that combines sustainable craft practice with professional development. The CUBE Craft Academy in Greece offers two programmes for emerging creatives: an in-person jewellery residency and an online EU funding development course.

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU), is encouraging businesses across the county to participate in the Hub Grow 2026 programme, a targeted initiative designed to help companies strengthen innovation, improve competitiveness, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Forward Steps Family Resource Centre was alive with fun and laughter as children from 'Little Steps' marked the official launch of Cruinniú na nÓg Carlow 2026. 'Little Steps' are currently taking part in a workshop, as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 programme, led by the wonderfully talented Little Gem Puppets, giving young participants the chance to explore puppetry, storytelling, and hands on making.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Rás Tailteann 2026, which will take place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026, Carlow County Council is using the prestigious event as a catalyst to champion cycling not just as a professional sport, but as a lifelong skill and a sustainable mobility option for all residents.