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Carlow County Council – Library Service & Local Enterprise Office, Carlow Tourism, Carlow Chamber, Carlow County Development Partnership & Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG proudly announces the launch of its innovative program, 3 Senses, meticulously designed to enhance business literacy and foster professional growth. This comprehensive initiative strategically combines targeted training, support interventions, and networking activities to elevate business acumen.

Over 150 enthusiastic attendees gathered for the much-anticipated "Mastering Entrepreneurship" event hosted by Carlow and Kilkenny County Council in Arboretum, Leighlinbridge last week. 

The third annual Powerhouse Picnic, organised by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office in collaboration with Network Ireland Carlow, was held at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow with TV Presenter Lucy Kennedy as Master of Ceremonies. This event, attracted over 120 professionals from diverse industries, offering a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and growth.

Irish stakeholders from Carlow County Council and South East Technological University (SETU) attended the 3rd Stakeholders Group Meeting, held on June 18-19, 2024, in Bucharest. This meeting marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration among project partners and regional and interregional stakeholders. The event, hosted by the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency (ADRBI), brought together key players from various sectors to discuss and promote innovative solutions for enhancing SME competitiveness and sustainable development.

The Local Enterprise Showcase is set to return to the RDS in Dublin from January 19th to 21st, 2025. The event is expected to draw buyers from over 2,760 retailers worldwide, including Ireland, the UK, USA, Mainland Europe, and the Far East, generating significant sales orders for the upcoming year. Presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and supported by Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, the Showcase will feature over 400 Irish brands, including emerging businesses backed by their Local Enterprise Offices.

Carlow County Council invites expressions of interest for consideration for appointment as Chairperson of a new Local Community Safety Partnership which is be established in each Local Authority area in line with the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.

In accordance with the provisions of the 1991 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (“the Espoo Convention”), the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage received notification from the UK Planning Inspectorate (“PINS”) in relation to a development consent application (“the planning application”) by Mona Offshore Wind Limited. Mona Offshore Wind Project is a project comprised of (but not limited to) an offshore wind farm array located approximately 28.2km from the Anglesey coastline in the Irish Sea, offshore transmission infrastructure extending to landfall on the north coast of Wales; and an onshore transmission infrastructure extending from landfall to the onshore National Grid substation at Bodelwyddan.

Local Election Results June 2024

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the importance of sustainability is more evident than ever. As a business owner, adopting sustainable practices can revolutionise your operations, resulting in improved efficiencies and significant cost savings. To facilitate this transition, the Local Enterprise Office in Carlow County Council is offering Green for Business Clinics to help County Carlow SMEs access various support mechanisms

Carlow County Council has set up Freephone number to assist visually impaired voters in the upcoming Local Elections on June 7th.