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Carlow is taking a bold step in celebrating its rich cultural heritage and fostering innovation by participating in the European-wide Craftwork4All initiative funded under Creative Europe.  This ambitious programme, led by MateraHub in Italy, champions inclusion and creativity through the crafts sector, combining traditional practices with modern technologies to empower communities, enhance collaboration, and preserve heritage. The project kicked off on 12th & 13th December with Carlow representatives attending the kick off meeting in Matera in Italy.

As the council offices are closed from Tuesday 24th December 2024 until Monday 30th December 2024 there will be no one available to assess homeless presentations in that time.

In case of a homeless emergency during this time, please phone De Paul Homeless Services for assistance on 0599135229.

The Exchange in Carlow was alive with festive cheer and entrepreneurial spirit as the Student Enterprise Christmas Fair took place on the 12th and 13th of December 2024. This annual event, part of the Local Enterprise Office's Student Enterprise Programme (SEP), brought together secondary schools from across the county, including Coláiste Eoin, Presentation College Carlow, St. Leo's College, Tyndall College, Tullow Community School, Presentation De La Salle, and Coláiste Aindriú Bagenalstown.

“Carlow County Council is delighted to work in partnership with such a wide array of stakeholders to produce Opportunity 2024  a dataset for assistance with driving economic growth and investment in our county,” remarked Cllr. Fergal Browne, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council reflecting on the collaborative efforts behind this initiative.

Carlow County Council, as part of County Carlow – A Festive Family Experience, warmly invites everyone to the Christmas Food, Drink, and Craft Fair on tomorrow Wednesday, 11th December 2024, at The Exchange, Potato Market, Carlow. Running from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, this vibrant event promises to enchant visitors with a showcase of local talent, creativity, and festive cheer.

Carlow County Council Weather Warning & Advisory:

STORM DARRAGH: Very strong and gusty northwest winds

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.

N80 LEAGH BENDS SCHEME – Compulsory Purchase Order and Section 177 AE Notice of Application to An Bord Pleanala for Approval

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)