Local business directory

The people who make Carlow tick.

From an 1848 hardware store to a global tech HQ, from an award-winning brewery to a hand-blown glass studio — meet the businesses shaping the county today.

Carlow Brewing Co. (O'Hara's)
Brewery

Carlow Brewing Co. (O'Hara's)

Ireland's most awarded independent brewery. Tours & tap-room by arrangement.

Bagenalstown
Haddens of Carlow
Retail

Haddens of Carlow

Since 1848 — kitchenware, homeware, and half of Carlow's wedding lists.

Tullow Street
Netwatch Group
Technology

Netwatch Group

Global CCTV monitoring innovator headquartered in Carlow.

Carlow Town
Carlow Glass Studio
Craft

Carlow Glass Studio

Hand-blown glass — commissions, workshops, and a stunning showroom.

Bagenalstown
Burrin Honey
Food Producer

Burrin Honey

Raw, unfiltered honey from Carlow's hedgerows. Sold at every good farmers' market.

Kilbride
The Book Nest
Bookshop

The Book Nest

Independent bookshop with hand-picked Irish fiction and a superb kids' section.

Carlow Town
Carlow Cycles
Retail / Rental

Carlow Cycles

Bike hire on the Barrow towpath, plus repairs, e-bikes and family carriers.

Carlow Town
St Mullins Wool Mill
Craft

St Mullins Wool Mill

Traditional carding and spinning mill — wool from local sheep, tours weekends.

St Mullins

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