This council is currently chaired by Fine Gael’s Thomas O’Neill.

There are nine elected representatives in total on the council; currently they consist of three Fine Gael, three Fianna Fáil, two Labour and one Independent. The balance of power is held by Fine Gael and Labour.

Some oft he key issues for the council are flooding along the river Barrow, thefts and robberies, eradicating drug dealing and related crimes, improving business and encouraging more industry in town and tackling anti-social behaviour.

The following people have indicated that they will be standing for election in the Local Elections in June. Further information on more candidates who declare themselves for election will be added as it becomes available.

	Carlow Town Council	Party
	Seeking Re-Election
	Michael Abbey	Fine Gael
	Anne Ahern	Fianna Fáil
	Declan Alcock	Fine Gael
	Des Hurley	Labour Party
	Rody Kelly	Fianna Fáil
	Jennifer Murnane	Fianna Fáil
	Thomas O'Neill	Fine Gael
	Walter Lacey	Independent
	New Candidates
	Lorraine Hynes	Fianna Fáil
	Jimmy Brennan	Labour Party
	Eileen Brophy	Fine Gael
	John Cassin	Sinn Fein
	Hugh Conaghan	Fianna Fáil
	Ellen Shiels	Labour Party