The vast majority of businesses in Carlow are small to medium enterprises.
There is a very strong tradition of enterprise in the County and some notable “Locally – Grown” companies including the Burnside engineering companies, Oglesby & Butler, Keenans and others.
Carlow County Enterprise Board has assisted over 500 entrepreneurs to establish successful small businesses, and create over 1200 jobs.
It is increasingly apparent that there is a shift in County Carlow towards more high tech, high value enterprise and away from traditional manufacturing.
Location
Gateway to the South East Region.
Strategic location midway between Dublin & Waterford.
Planned N9 motorway / dual carriageway.
Proximity to most major towns, airports & ports.
Population
Population of County Carlow in 1996 was 41,616.
The population of Carlow town in 2001 was 20,400.
Projected population of Carlow town to exceed 30,000 by 2011.
