Chamber Chats at the Tullow Show 2026

Aug 17, 2026

Thank you to all of the people who joined us on the Chamber Chats Stage at the Tullow Show yesterday. It was great to talk to each of you – the conversations flowed.
The Chamber Chats stage focuses on raising the profile of businesses throughout Carlow and on issues that are impacting Carlow – and any members exhibiting at, or indeed visiting the show are welcome. This year we were joined by:
Miriam Griffin of UPMC
Ruth Canning of Virtual Desk.ie
Alan O’Reilly of Blacknight and Carlow Weather
Andrew Nash of Sun Arc Solar Systems
Ruth Byrne of Blakes Hairsalon
Stephanie Rea of Reas Department Store Bagenalstown and RWear
Our President, Norah Ryan, was also interviewed on KCLR96FM who were broadcasting live from the show again this year.
Well done to the show organisers – it was a fantastic event – and in particular to Cheryl Stanley for all the help organising and setting up the Chamber area.

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