Thirteen local businesses in Carlow have been shortlisted by Carlow County Council's Local Enterprise Office to compete for the honour of representing the county at the 2025 National Enterprise Awards.

Carlow County Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Festival and Events Grant Scheme. Designed to support the creation, development, and promotion of festivals and events across County Carlow, this scheme aims to enhance the local tourism industry and provide engaging experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Carlow County Council has prepared a Final Map for 2025 identifying land that may be in liable for the tax in 2025 and an Annual Draft Map for 2026 of the land considered to be in scope for the RZLT as of January 1st 2025.
See our Residential Zoned Land Tax page for further information and how to make a submission

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to attend events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in County Carlow The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 3rd to the 7th March this year across the country.

Applications are invited from County Carlow Tidy Towns / Development Associations and Residents Associations who are engaged in or intending to engage in community environmental works or anti-litter initiatives in their localities.

Carlow County Council and its Local Enterprise Office in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network, is inviting local food and drink businesses, retailers and professional services to participate in an exclusive trade visit to the UK Food and Drink Show 2025. This event, scheduled for Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses to expand their horizons, uncover growth opportunities, and engage with industry leaders in a dynamic and collaborative environment.