Carlow News

Local fishermen savagely assaulted by gang of young thugs

by 18/06/13 11:51am

Jackie Owens and Mick and Jim Murphy cleaning up the River Burrin just a few weeks ago. The three were subjected to a vicious beating just a short distance from here Pic: Michael O'Rourke
‘If the gardaí hadn’t come along, I don’t know if we’d be here today’ THREE fishermen were viciously assaulted last Thursday evening by a gang of youths in Carlow town, resulting in all three being hospitalised. Jackie Owens, and brothers Jim...

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Library gets overdue book back … after 58 years

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MYSTERY surrounds a borrowed book which has been returned to Carlow County Library an incredible 58 years after it was...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 11:48am Read More

‘We feel that this is an attack on the family’

A game of cards for Monica O'Connor and Eddie O'Neill with children Oran, Oisin, Eamonn, Emmet and Elva Photo: John Courtney
Couple convicted of not registering children for home education will appeal court decision A COUPLE from Tullow who have home...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 11:43am Read More

National News

Chairman steps down after distribution of pro-life leaflets in Dublin primary school

by 18/06/13 10:45pm

The Chairman of the Board of a South Dublin Primary school has resigned over distributing pro life leaflets to young pupils.Eddie Shaw said he was stepping down with immediate effect from the Board of the Harold School in Glasthule with...

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Ireland’s refugee acceptance rate lower than European counterparts

Ireland is not accepting as many refugees as its European counterparts.That is the claim being made by the Irish Refugee...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 8:58pm Read More

Two arrested after drugs seizure in Galway

Two men have been arrested in Galway after a major drugs seizure in the county.Herbal cannabis with an estimated street...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 8:46pm Read More

Entertainment

Amy: I couldn’t play a superhero lead

by 18/06/13 3:01pm

Amy Adams doesn't think she looks good enough in Lycra to play a superhero.The 38-year-old actress stars as Lois Lane - the love interest of Superman's alter ego Clark Kent - in 'Man of Steel' and she is delighted she...

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Tom ‘tried to convert Penelope’ to Scientology

Tom Cruise allegedly tried to convert Penelope Cruz to Scientology, according to a new documentary.The 'Mission: Impossible' actor is said...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:12pm Read More

Former Corrie star Flanagan ‘very shaken’ by break-in at home

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:02pm Read More

Carlow Sport

Manager’s View: Rainbow: “We’re in with a chance”

by 17/05/13 12:14pm

Anthony Rainbow goes through a training drill with the Carlow U15 squad at Dr Cullen Park on Friday Photo
By Kieran Murphy Carlow senior football manager Anthony Rainbow is in upbeat mood as he prepares for their first round Leinster senior football championship clash against Westmeath in Mullingar on Sunday. After a league campaign which promised so much with...

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Player’s View: Hayden looks to go the distance

By Kieran Murphy YOU can’t help but like Derek Hayden. He admits that on the field he can have a...

Friday, 17/05/13 - 12:11pm Read More

Player’s View: Nolan eyes a first win in Leinster competition

Carlow full-back Eoin Nolan says the team will have to live up to their favourites' tag on Saturday against London
By Kieran Murphy CARLOW senior hurling full-back Eoin Nolan made an interesting observation when asked to comment on his team’s...

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National Sport

New West Brom deal for Reid

by 18/06/13 5:23pm

West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.Albion announced around a month ago that they were in negotiations with the former Republic of Ireland international after he failed to make enough appearances...

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Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham tomorrow as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool,...

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O’Neill ace too sharp at Ascot

Leading National Hunt trainer Jonjo O'Neill claimed the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot as Well Sharp carried the familiar silks...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 4:12pm Read More

Farming

by 07/11/12 2:56pm

Spreading slurry
NEWS THAT the deadline for spreading slurry has been further extended by two weeks – until 16 November – has been welcomed by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). However, the ICSA...

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Ground conditions causing big problems for slurry spreading

DIFFICULT ground conditions continue to make it hard for farmers to spread slurry, according to Patrick Rohan, chairman of the...

Tuesday, 30/10/12 - 6:21pm Read More

More bite in the lamb trade

IFA National Sheep chairman James Murphy said there is more bite in the lamb trade recently, with factories paying up...

Tuesday, 30/10/12 - 5:59pm Read More