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On December 4th, Teach Dolmain  in Carlow became a hub of excitement and anticipation as the 2025 International Pan Celtic Festival was officially announced. This remarkable cultural celebration, scheduled to take place from April 22nd to April 26th, 2025, will bring the vibrant spirit of the Celtic nations—Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man—to the heart of Carlow.

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with Carlow County Library, proudly hosted the second annual Right to Read Primary School Short Story Competition, celebrating the creativity and imagination of Carlow’s young literary talents.

The magic of Christmas came alive in Brother Leo Park, Tullow over the weekend as over 2000 people gathered to experience the much-anticipated Lightfest Tullow. Hosted by Carlow County Council in partnership with St. Patrick’s GAA, Tullow, this festive celebration brought together families, friends, and community members for a day of joy and holiday cheer.

The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2025 is now open (3rd December 2024)

Carlow Town sparkled with festive cheer as over 3,100 people braved the weather to attend Lightfest 2024, a dazzling celebration that marked the beginning of the Festive season hosted by Carlow County Council. Families gathered to enjoy a rich program of live entertainment, festive treats, and community spirit, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus and the illumination of Carlow’s Christmas lights with beautiful fireworks display on the River.

The Powerhouse Awards 2024 hosted by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of female entrepreneurs in County Carlow. Over 120 female entrepreneurs and their supporters gathered at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, for the 2024 Powerhouse Awards, with Joanne Sweeney as the master of ceremonies These awards highlight and celebrate women's professional achievements, welcoming entries from female-led businesses in County Carlow.

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office hosted 22 future female entrepreneurs from Transition Year in St. Leo's College, Carlow for the Powerhouse Student Workshop. This pilot event was facilitated by Susan Hayes Culleton CFA, “The Positive Economist,” and managing director of the Hayes Culleton Group and #SavvyTeenAcademy, at the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow.

€5,000 in Local Carlow Shopping Experiences are up for grabs courtesy of Carlow County Council and its partners County Carlow Chamber, Carlow Tourism, Bagenalstown Area Chamber of Commerce,  Bagenalstown Improvement Group, Develop Tullow Association Clg and Carlow Regional Youth Services and St. Patricks GAA Tullow as part of County Carlow a Festive Family Experience and Lightfest.

Carlow County Council is delighted to announce a magical holiday season packed with family-friendly events, vibrant community celebrations, and unforgettable experiences to mark Christmas in Carlow as part of County Carlow a Festive Family Experience. This festive programme, in collaboration with a strong network of community partners including St. Patrick's GAA Tullow, Develop Tullow, Bagenalstown Improvement Group, Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Bagenalstown Area Chamber of Commerce, Carlow Library Service, Carlow Tourism, Visual, An Garda Síochána, and Carlow Regional Youth Services promises to bring joy, unity, and holiday spirit to every corner of the county.