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Eskimo, LEO and Council Staff
24 May 2024

Carlow Company Wins at National Enterprise Awards

Eskimo Software, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Carlow, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The awards, which took place at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin, were in their 24th year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices.

Powerhouse Picnic 2024 Panel
23 May 2024

Save the Date: Empower, Connect, Inspire: Join the Powerhouse Picnic for Women in Business

Powerhouse Women in Business Network is excited to announce the third annual Powerhouse Picnic, a dynamic networking event designed to celebrate and empower women in business. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, 27th June 2024 at The Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow with renowned TV personality Lucy Kennedy as the Master of Ceremonies and a host of enterprise talent sharing their stories.

Rural Regeneration Fund Development
16 May 2024

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Carlow County Council welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, that €2,189,908 has been awarded under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) Fifth Call for Category 1 Projects for the School House Community & Enterprise Centre, Rathvilly.

Streetfest Crowd and Performer
9 May 2024

Wobbly Circus Returns for Fourth Streetfest Weekend!

Excitement permeates the atmosphere in Carlow as Carlow County Council announces the highly anticipated revival of Streetfest, a dynamic celebration of culture, creativity, and community unity scheduled for Friday 10th May and Saturday 11th May 2024. Lower Tullow Street in Carlow is poised to undergo a magnificent transformation into a vibrant hub of entertainment and festivity.

Green and Blue Image
7 May 2024

Town and Village Renewal Funding

Carlow County Council welcomes the announcement of funding by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys in the sum of €832,155 to complete four Town & Village Renewal Projects in County Carlow. The towns and villages of Tullow, St. Mullins, Clonegal and Carrigduff will benefit from this funding.

Group Photo Destination Towns
24 April 2024

Carlow’s Focus on Tourism Future Brought to the Fore with Destination Development

Carlow has recently celebrated the successful conclusion of the Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns initiative, a ground-breaking project that will significantly enrich the visitor experience within the County Town. The project was generously supported by a €500,000 investment from Fáilte Ireland and aims to breathe new life into Carlow's Cultural Quarter and the wider town.

Community Hub 3D Image Front
23 April 2024

Tullow Road Community Hub Press Release

Carlow County Council welcomes and are delighted to receive approval from the Department of Rural and Community Development of grant funding of € 4,135,178 in respect of its application submitted under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2023 for the construction of a multi-functional community hub at Tullow Road Carlow. The overall cost of the project is €4,594,643 which Carlow County Carlow will match fund. It is anticipated that the construction of this project will commence in the 4th quarter of 2024.