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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.

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.

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, entrepreneu...

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.