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25/09/2026
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce announces winners of this year's Carlow Business Awards, sponsored by Carlow County Council...
Last night (the 24th of September 2026) saw the announcement of all 26 winners of the Carlow Business Awards at a gala event in VISUAL, Carlow. ...
18/09/2026
Carlow County Council Launches “Right to Read” Programme to Inspire Literacy and Creativity Across the County...
Carlow County Council's Local Enterprise Office and Library Service are delighted to announce the launch of the Right to Read Programme, an exciting initiative designed to promote literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning throughout County Carlow....
17/09/2026
Samhain Festival 26 Set to Ignite Carlow with a Celebration of Folklore, Fire and Fun...
As autumn deepens and the nights draw in, Carlow is preparing to embrace the magic, mystery and excitement of Samhain Festival 26, a countywide celebration inspired by the ancient Celtic festival that marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter. ...
16/09/2026
Carlow Launches The Big Barn Bash 2026...
A brand-new festival experience is coming to County Carlow this Halloween weekend as The Big Barn Bash - Carlow's Family Food Festival makes its debut at Coppenagh House Farm on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026....
14/09/2026
CALL FOR CARLOW'S FUNNIEST PEOPLE AS COMEDY FESTIVAL LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR ONE-NIGHT STAND-UP STARS...
Do you consider yourself funny? Or do you know someone who always has friends and family in stitches and has been told they should be on stage? Now is their chance to prove it....
10/09/2026
Creative Businesses Invited to Harness the Power of Storytelling Through New Carlow Workshop Series...
Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with Carlow Library Service, is inviting creative practitioners, artists, makers and craftspeople to participate in a unique two-day workshop, "Storytelling for Creative Businesses", led by bestselling author and Carlow County Council Writer in Residence, Caroline Busher....
07/09/2026
Carlow Businesses Invited to Build Resilience and Unlock Growth at Special Breakfast Seminar with Susan Hayes Culleton...
Business owners, entrepreneurs and SME leaders from across Carlow and the South East are being encouraged to book their place at the Resilient Business Breakfast with Susan Hayes Culleton...
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. ...
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