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Food Academy Programme 2026
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Energy Efficiency Grant
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Lean for Business
Lean for Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Lean is for all companies, regardless of sector - it is not just for manufacturing companies.
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Business Development Training Courses
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Go Green
Green for Business is a FREE programme that helps small businesses take the first step towards becoming more sustainable, giving you access to a green consultant who’ll show you the small changes that can have a big impact on your company - and the world around you.
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Grow Digital
A Local Enterprise Office support to help your business become more profitable and more efficient by adopting digital.
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Business Supports in Response to Trade Tariffs
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Welcome to The Local Enterprise Office Carlow

For an appointment to meet a Business Advisor please contact enterprise@carlowcoco.ie or call 059-9129783

The public counter is open in Enterprise House from 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm on Monday-Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) for the scheduling of appointments only.

Upcoming Events

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10/06/2026	Build Better Business Lean Programme 2026	Book online
20/05/2026	LEO Business After Hours Roadshow 2026 - Bagenalstown...	Book online
21/05/2026	The Business Owners Toolkit 'Branding & Storytelling' - 21st May...	Book online
22/05/2026	Lean Site Visit 2026 - Adman Steel Sheds	Book online
27/05/2026	LEO Lunch and Learn Roadshow 2026 - Tullow	Book online
30/05/2026	Carlow Makers Market	Book online
11/06/2026	Powerhouse Business Break - June - Sales & Marketing; Social Media That Sells ...	Book online

Latest News

13/05/2026
Rás Tailteann 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyclists in Carlow...
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....
12/05/2026
Carlow County Council Announces ‘Carlow BEO! 2026’: A County-Wide Celebration of Culture and Live Performance...
Carlow County Council is proud to announce the launch of Carlow BEO!, an extensive series of cultural activities and live performances set to animate towns and villages across the county from April through November 2026....
11/05/2026
Shape the Future of Carlow: Local Residents and Businesses Invited to Join Sustainable Tourism Consultations...
Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with Carlow County Council, is calling on the people of Carlow to help shape the next five years of tourism in the county. ...
11/05/2026
And We’re Live….Nominations for the Carlow Business Awards 2026 Are Open...
The Carlow Business Awards were launched in Carlow Town Hall this evening (the 6th May 2026). The awards recognise and reward excellence in businesses of every size, type and stage of development from throughout county Carlow. ...
06/05/2026
Driving Growth: The Economic Engine of Rás Tailteann 2026 comes to Carlow...
The sporting calendar for 2026 is poised to deliver a significant boost to the local economy in Carlow, as Carlow County Council officially announces its stage sponsorship of Rás Tailteann 2026. ...
06/05/2026
Navigating Business Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Join Us in Carlow This May...
Economic Development Unit of Carlow County Council has launched is hosting a series of networking and information events during May 2026 to support local SME’s in gaining further state supports in their business....
06/05/2026
LEO Carlow Invites Craft and Creative Businesses to Apply for Showcase Ireland's Creative Expo 2027...
Applications are now open for one of Ireland's most prestigious international trade events, with a closing date of Tuesday, 20th May 2026....
29/04/2026
Entries now open for Blas na hÉireann 2026...
Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Carlow to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. ...
29/04/2026
CARLOW BUSINESS TO GET PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS OPPORTUNITY ...
A small business from Carlow could one of 31 who get a chance to exhibit as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing Championships in September. ...
27/04/2026
Retailers Urged to Take Final Step Towards Full Elimination of Banned Single-Use Plastics...
Retailers across Ireland are being encouraged to take the final step in fully eliminating banned single-use plastic (SUP) items for sale and supply....
24/04/2026
Carlow Students Reach Student Enterprise Awards' National Final with Innovative Timber Tote...
A team of enterprising students from Co. Carlow are celebrating a major achievement after securing a place in the national final of this year’s Student Enterprise Awards....
23/04/2026
Applications Open for Carlow & Louth Creatives - Strategic Synergies: Advancing the Textile Ecosystem Through Transnational Collaboration...
The global textile industry stands at a critical crossroads, where traditional craftsmanship must integrate with the rapid advancements of the digital age to remain competitive. ...
09/04/2026
Carlow County Council Announces the Return of Streetfest in Association with Pan Celtic Festival this Saturday....
This Saturday, 11th April 2026, Carlow County Council, in association with the Pan Celtic Festival, is proud to announce the return of Streetfest. ...
08/04/2026
Creativity Takes Center Stage: Call for Applications Opens for New ‘Makers Market’ at Carlow Arts Festival...
Carlow County Council in partnership with Carlow Arts Festival and Carlow County Council, is thrilled to announce a new showcase for local talent: the Carlow Makers Market....
08/04/2026
Major Investment for Borris: Former Post Office to be Reborn as ‘The Sorting House’ Community and Enterprise Hub...
A historic landmark in the heart of Borris is set for a major transformation following the announcement of a strategic funding package to develop The Sorting House. ...