ABOUT US

Old Coolattin Country CLG

Old Coolattin Country CLG, trading as Carnew Training & Consultancy (Carnew TDC), is a community development organisation established in 1991. We support the economic, cultural and social development of Carnew and the surrounding areas.

We are a company limited by guarantee and do not have share capital.

Registered Office: Woolgreen, Carnew, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Registered Number: 180840
CHY Number: 11118

Our Building

Our building dates back to the 1830s, when it served as an ecumenical school. It continued to operate as a school until the 20th century. In 1995, we refurbished the building and transformed it into an enterprise centre. Three years later, in 1998, we developed it into a computer training centre.

Since then, we have expanded our services to meet the changing needs of our local and wider communities. We introduced Health and Safety training in 2013, followed by eLearning in 2017 and consultancy services in 2021.

We remain committed to evolving and growing, ensuring our services continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve while remaining relevant, accessible and responsive to changing demands.

Carnew Training & Consultancy

At Carnew Training & Consultancy, we provide high-quality training and support that enables people to acquire and develop skills and knowledge at all levels.

We work closely with state agencies and community organisations to help address social exclusion arising from geographical barriers and limited access to services. Our work supports a wide range of groups, including:

  • The long-term unemployed
  • One-parent families
  • The Traveller community
  • People with disabilities
  • Older people
  • Ex-prisoners
  • People with limited educational attainment
  • People experiencing low self-esteem
  • People who face difficulties accessing training due to limited local transport

We place particular emphasis on making training and development opportunities accessible to those who may otherwise face barriers to participation.

Our Aim

Carnew Training & Consultancy aims to build the capacity of people living in rural areas of South Wicklow, East Carlow and North Wexford. By developing skills, knowledge and confidence, we empower individuals to participate more fully in their communities and contribute to the growth, development and long-term sustainability of their local areas.