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04/09/2026
Carlow Makers Market Set to Showcase Local Creativity During National Community Games Finals...
Carlow town will be buzzing with activity this weekend as the Carlow Makers Market takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September from 11am to 4pm on College Street, alongside the National Community Games Finals, bringing together talented local makers, artists, crafters and food vendors for a vibrant celebration of creativity and enterprise....
03/09/2026
Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG to Develop New “Hive” Innovation and Community Hub at Enterprise House with support from Leader...
Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG has announced the development of The Hive @ Enterprise House, a new enterprise and community hub on O’Brien Road, Carlow, following the approval of €100,000 in LEADER funding. ...
31/08/2026
COUNTY CARLOW BUSINESS GETS CHANCE TO SHINE AT PLOUGHING 2026...
A small business from County Carlow will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly next month as part of the Local Enterprise Village....
28/08/2026
Carlow/Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of NWED...
Carlow and Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of National Women's Enterprise Day The Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are inviting female founders and business leaders across the region to come together for National Women's Enterprise Day 2026, a landmark celebration marking twenty years of women in Irish business. The event takes place on Thursday 15th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, from 11.45am to 2pm. Places are strictly limited and registration is essential, so early booking is strongly advised. Now in its 20th year, National Women's Enterprise Day is the flagship national initiative for women in business, coordinated by the Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland. This year's theme, #MakingItHappen, celebrates the ambition and resilience of female entrepreneurs who have built and grown businesses over the past two decades. The event will be hosted by broadcaster Ruth Scott of Classic Hits FM. A 'Lessons Learned' fireside chat brings together local entrepreneurs Denise Walsh of Curly Co, Laura Mullin of The Old Post Office, and Brigid Walsh of Solar Precision, who will share the realities of starting and scaling a business. A 'Power Panel' of industry experts follows, featuring Rosemary Ward of Propellor BIC on sales and marketing, Ruth Larkin of Lark Bridal on marketing, and finance specialist Mary Hayden. A closing 'Supporting You' session will outline the funding, mentoring and development programmes available to businesswomen through both Local Enterprise Offices. ...
17/08/2026
Save the Date: New Family Food Festival Coming to Carlow This October...
The Big Barn Bash – Family Food Festival will bring two days of food, family fun, outdoor activity and entertainment to Carlow on Saturday, 31 October and Sunday, 1 November 2026....
10/08/2026
Carlow County Council Opens Applications for 2026 Christmas Lights Grant Scheme...
Although it may still be August, preparations for Christmas are already underway across County Carlow, with local communities now invited to apply for funding assistance to support festive lighting displays this Christmas season....
07/08/2026
Blas na hÉireann 2026 finalists announced, and it’s a standout year for Carlow producers...
The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2026, have been announced, with 7 exceptional producers from Co. Carlow making it through to the final stage of Ireland’s most prestigious food awards....
Holding onto Talent - Supporting Women Through Menopause...
Several major studies and surveys show that menopause symptoms are pushing a meaningful number of women out of the workforce, reducing hours, or stepping back from career progression. About 1 in 10 women (10%) say they have left a job because of menopause symptoms. ...
13/07/2026
International Delegation Visits Carlow and Kilkenny as Part of the Digitext Project...
Carlow County Council recently welcomed participants from partner organisations in Greece as part of the ongoing Digitext Project, bringing together representatives from chambers of commerce, universities, and business owners for a series of study visits focused on innovation, education, entrepreneurship, textile heritage, and traditional skills....
08/07/2026
Carlow launched five-year strategy to strengthen craft and creative enterprise across the county...
Carlow County Council, through Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Carlow, launched the Craft & Creative Industries Enterprise Strategy 2026-2030 at a lunchtime event in Teach Dolmain, Carlow on Tuesday 7th July. ...
07/07/2026
Carlow County Council Invites Public Participation in New Community-Led Mural Project for College Street...
Public Consultation Event to Take Place at Carlow Library on Wednesday 15th July...
02/07/2026
Carlow Arts Office announces two new opportunities for artists in Carlow...
Carlow County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce two new opportunities for artists living and working in Carlow. As part of our work to develop, co-ordinate, promote and strengthen artistic activity throughout the county we are delighted to share two new opportunities now open for applications. ...
26/06/2026
Brand New ‘Grá Carlow’ Shop Local Campaign Launched To Strengthen County Businesses...
County Carlow’s business community received a major boost this week with the official launch of Grá Carlow, a new countywide "Shop Local, Shop Carlow" campaign designed to encourage consumers to support local businesses and keep spending within the county....
24/06/2026
Powerhouse Showcase Celebrates Carlow’s Women Entrepreneurs with Pitch Perfect Performance....
The inaugural Powerhouse Start Up & Scale Showcase brought together Carlow’s women entrepreneurs for a vibrant morning of learning, pitching, and networking at The Southeast Technology University Carlow. ...
17/06/2026
Carlow County Council Announces Sponsorship of DanceSport All-Ireland Championships 2026...
Carlow County Council is proud to announce its sponsorship of the DanceSport All-Ireland Championships 2026, set to take place at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on 27th/28th June, 2026. ...
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