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Carlow County Council hosted a night of celebration, last night, the 29th May 2025, in the magnificent Town Hall to a large audience where 9 Award Recipients were lauded and thanked for their efforts.

Councillor Fergal Browne, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, officially opened the exhibition and stated, “Carlow County Council is very proud of its strong link with the University, the great benefits from this link and the growth of Carlow and SETU and in particular the link with the Architectural Technology Degree Programmes. 

Carlow-based VisionGreen Consultancy, proudly supported by the Local Enterprise Office in Carlow County Council, has been named a winner at the 25th annual National Enterprise Awards, held in the historic Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Carlow Climate Action Team invites community groups to run an event with a climate focus during Carlow Climate Action Week.

Funding of up to €500 is available for groups interested in running a workshop, demonstrator event, information talk or other type of event to coincide with Carlow Climate Action Week.

On Saturday 24th May 2025 Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service had a team compete in the National Rescue Organisation Ireland (ROI) Competition at Dublin Fire Brigades OBI Training Centre.

The Powerhouse Network is proud to launch the Powerhouse South East Innovation Summit an exciting new event in the regional innovation calendar, taking place at South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow on Thursday, 19th June, 2025. This event is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and students, offering an energising mix of insight, inspiration, and practical expertise. It is a great opportunity to engage with influential leaders and industry professionals who are shaping the future of business, innovation, and enterprise in the South East.

Creative Ireland Carlow is excited to announce this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme, inviting all young people to get creative, try something new, show off their skills and take part in one of the 20 free Cruinniú na nÓg events taking place around the County on Saturday 7th June 2025.

Five projects in Carlow have secured a total of €46,284 in funding under the Heritage Council’s 2025 Community Heritage Grant Scheme.

The Heritage Council is distributing more than €1.9 million through the Scheme this year to support 132 heritage initiatives across Ireland.

Tullow Street in Carlow Town is getting ready to pulse with music and celebration on 7th June in the next Streetfest event called Streetfest Sessions, in association with Scramble Session.

From late morning into the afternoon, the street will transform into a vibrant stage for local music talent, with live performances scheduled across four stage locations at—Tullys, Waterlilies, Scraggs, and Shaws. The event promises to be more than just a musical celebration; it’s a community gathering, a family day out, and a showcase of Carlow’s creative energy.

An environmental sustainability 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.

Vision Green Consultancy will represent Local Enterprise Office Carlow at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 22nd May in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.