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Some of Carlow’s best up and coming craft and design businesses will be part of over 100 companies from across Ireland who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world as part of Local Enterprise Showcase at the 2025 Showcase event in the RDS, running from the 19th – 21st January. 

County Carlow came alive with festive spirit this holiday season as the #ShopLocalShopCarlow campaign delighted residents and visitors alike with its exciting competitions with two competitions. With over 1,937 entries pouring in, the campaign showcased the community’s enthusiasm for supporting local businesses.

Please note that contrary to yesterdays update we would like to advise that Powerstown Civic Amenity Site and Kernanstown Recycling Centre will open to the public tomorrow from 8.30 am to 4pm.
It is envisaged that normal working hours will apply thereafter.

Carlow County Council Winter Services Plan 2024/2025

The Carlow County Council Severe Weather Event Control Centre has now been stood down and any communications needed with Carlow Co Co should be through the normal means Contact Us | Carlow Co Co

Carlow County Council have established a Severe Weather Event Control Centre from 09:00 hrs Sunday 05/01/25 in response to the severe weather. The Contact Number is 059-9170302.

Carlow County Council's Homeless Services operates an extended Cold Weather Protocol from November 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025.

Over 1,600 Entries Received for Carlow County Council's "My Festive Family Experience" Art Competition

As the council offices are closed from Tuesday 24th December 2024 until Monday 30th December 2024 there will be no one available to assess homeless presentations in that time.

In case of a homeless emergency during this time, please phone De Paul Homeless Services for assistance on 0599135229.

Carlow is taking a bold step in celebrating its rich cultural heritage and fostering innovation by participating in the European-wide Craftwork4All initiative funded under Creative Europe.  This ambitious programme, led by MateraHub in Italy, champions inclusion and creativity through the crafts sector, combining traditional practices with modern technologies to empower communities, enhance collaboration, and preserve heritage. The project kicked off on 12th & 13th December with Carlow representatives attending the kick off meeting in Matera in Italy.