Carlow County Council has been shortlisted in five categories in the Local Authority Member’s Association All - Ireland Community & Council Awards (LAMA)2025. The awards ceremony will take place on the 22nd February 2025 in Cork.

Some of Carlow’s best up and coming craft and design businesses will be part of over 100 companies from across Ireland who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world as part of Local Enterprise Showcase at the 2025 Showcase event in the RDS, running from the 19th – 21st January. 

Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and 8 local SMEs attended ‘Top Drawer London’, which took place at the iconic Olympia London on January 13th and 14th, 2025. This exciting opportunity brought together eight innovative businesses from Carlow’s lifestyle, craft, home, and gift sectors. The group was accompanied by representatives from South East Technological University (SETU) and Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office. The group experienced first-hand the latest trends and innovations in one of Europe’s leading trade shows.

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.