Carlow County Council invites craftspeople and creatives based in County Carlow to an informal, lunchtime focus group on Thursday, 5th February 2026, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm in Enterprise House, Carlow. Your input will set local priorities for training, mentoring, and resources under the Hands Across Generations programme. Lunch will be provided.

Carlow County Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Festival and Events Grant Scheme. Designed to support the creation, development, and promotion of festivals and events across County Carlow, aiming to enhance local tourism and offer engaging experiences for both residents and visitors.

Carlow County Council has attended a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders this afternoon.

Businesses from Carlow had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world this week as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2026 at the RDS in Dublin.  There were over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported businesses from across the country present at the event with two in attendance Carlow.

The Local Authority MyCoCo App allows you to make online payments 24/7. Additionally you can view your transaction history, download invoices, statements and payment receipts.

Carlow County Council has attended a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders stood up with the National Emergency Coordination Group this afternoon to coordinate response to Storm Chandra.  There is still a current Met Eireann Yellow Weather Warning for wind & rain for Co Carlow until 23:00 hrs this evening 27th January 2026 with further unsettled wet and windy weather forecasted for the rest of the week falling on already saturated land.

Carlow County Council has developed an Events Management Guide to facilitate the safe management of events in Carlow County Council’s premises and public places.

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.

On Monday 12th January Carlow County Council was delighted to host a celebration event in honour of the outstanding achievement of Carlow’s 2025 Community Games All-Ireland Champions with their families, coaches, volunteers and members of Carlow Community Games Committee.

Carlow County Council is excited to invite business owners as well as residential and commercial property owners to participate in the 2026 County Carlow Streetscape Enhancement Scheme. This initiative aims to enrich our local streetscapes, fostering more vibrant and visually appealing spaces for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.