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LOVE CARLOW
Let’s shout about our County!
Shopping
Whatever you are looking for, Carlow has it all. Gifts, Fashion, Designer trends, Homewares, Artizan, Craft and much more. The County is home to a wide range of amazing stores spread across the beautiful rural and urban landscape.
If you cannot find what you want here, then ask through social with the #shopcarlow and let the answers come back to you.
Dining
For the ultimate dining experience, Carlow has a host of options to suit all tastes. Whether you are looking in town or our in the countryside, the options are endless across the county.
Things to Do
Hands down, Carlow has loads to offer visitors and locals. Looking for exceptional walking routes taking in the scenic mountain or river trails, looking for the finest of locally produced food and beverages or searching for the roots to some of Irelands finest gardens. The list of options continue, take some time out and explore with us……..
FROM THE COUNTY
Latest News
Carlow County Council Announces Festival and Events Grant Scheme for 2026
Carlow County Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Festival and Events Grant Scheme. Designed to support the creation, development, and promotion of festivals and events across County Carlow, aiming to enhance local tourism and offer...
Carlow Community Games
Carlow Community Games is all about inclusion, participation and pride We’re calling on families, schools, friends, across our amazing county to go ''All In'' and join your local area ahead of the upcoming County Finals. Carlow is one of the strongest community games...
Snowdrop Season at Altamount Gardens
#Altamont Gardens offers a captivating mix of formal, informal and wild gardens, providing the perfect backdrop for these early spring flowers. Now in its 25th year, Snowdrop Month at Altamont is an event that no gardening enthusiast should miss. While there, be sure...
The Pan Celtic National Song Contest returns to Carlow
The Pan Celtic National Song Contest returns to Carlow, Ireland this January 2026 at the Visual & GB Shaw Theatre! On the 24th of January, join in the celebrations of the cultural links between the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and...
E-Scooters: Know the Rules – Stay Safe
E-scooters are a convenient way to get around, but safety comes first. If you’re riding in Carlow, make sure you’re following the rules of the road: Age 16+ only Wear a helmet Max speed: 20km/h One person per scooter No mobile phones while riding No riding on...
Carlow County Council – Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
Enhance Your Premises in 2026 with the Carlow County Council - Streetscape Enhancement Scheme Carlow County Council is excited to invite business owners as well as residential and commercial property owners to participate in the 2026 County Carlow Streetscape...
Safe place to talk about mental health services in Carlow
Need a safe place to talk about mental health services in Carlow? Join the Involvement Centre's Listening Space—a confidential meeting where your experience matters. Thurs, Nov 27th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Shop Local – Shop Carlow
Shopping local has never been more important. It is vital that we get the message out to consumers that keeping our spend in our community benefits everyone. As a Chamber we collaborate with the Local Enterprise Office and other stakeholders in the Shop Local Shop...
Your Feedback Matters – Carlow Southern Relief Road
Carlow County Council, in partnership with Laois County Council and the Department of Transport (DoT), invite those who live in, work in or travel through the study area along the southern edge of Carlow Town and other interested parties to participate in the second...
Christmas Parking 2025
Please find information on the Christmas 2025 Car Parking arrangements in Carlow Town
ABOUT
Love Carlow
LoveCarlow was originally established as a a re-generation project by the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce in March 2016 with the aim of establishing Carlow as a great place to live, work, shop, socialise and visit.
Carlow is a fantastic town and county and we have so much to be proud of but too often all we hear are the negative stories. As a county, we are not good at shouting about all the wonderful things Carlow has to offer.
Love Carlow is about changing that conversation, it’s about being positive, it’s about building our community, it’s about revitalising the businesses and most of all it’s about shouting about all the reasons why we Love Carlow.
There are many reasons to Love Carlow and we aim to include as many as possible on this site and to continue to discuss the wonderful assets of the county through our media channels. Why not add your voice to the conversation and highlight why you Love Carlow.
Love Carlow – Shop & Support Local Online and Offline
The importance of supporting our local economy now and into the future is vital to ensuring the continued success and growth of our communities and towns. Love Carlow is focused on helping you connect with businesses and organisations right across the county while also keeping you informed on updates from the communities, towns and villages around our great county.
Working with Wise Eyes Creative, we have designed a window sticker for you to display on your car, business entrance, customer areas etc showing your support for local and reminding people to Love Carlow.
Looking for stickers, contact the County Carlow Chamber directly or call to Detail Menswear on the Potato Market.
