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

Child absenteeism report shows influence of family factors

by 20/06/13 9:16am

Children who have a mother who suffers from depression are the most like to miss school for more than 20 days, a report has found.The ESRI has been looking into the problem of persistent absenteeism in primary schools."Children living with...

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Teachers to take protest to Leinster House

The INTO is organising a protest against cuts to teaching hours for children with special needs.Yesterday, the National Council for...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 8:08am Read More

Government pledges more financial aid for Syrian refugees

An extra €1.65m of Government funding has been announced to help more than eight million people affected by the Syrian...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 7:57am Read More

Entertainment

‘Coronation Street’ star’s husband joins ‘EastEnders’ cast

by 20/06/13 9:43am

The ratings war between 'EastEnders' and 'Coronation Street' will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square. The former 'Hollyoaks' star will join the BBC One soap in...

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Director announced for ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ movie

Artist-turned film-maker Sam Taylor-Johnson has signed up to direct the movie version of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'.The book's writer EL...

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Plastic surgery ‘left me looking like a chipmunk’

Jackie Stallone says plastic surgery has left her looking "like a chipmunk".The 91-year-old star - mother of screen icon Sylvester...

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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...

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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

Thursday’s horseracing tips

by 20/06/13 8:47am

Check out our tips from today's horse races across Ireland and the UK.ROYAL ASCOT: 2.30 Coulsty, 3.05 Alive Alive Oh, 3.45 Saddler's Rock, 4.25 Wentworth, 5.00 Indian Chief, 5.35 Space Ship.LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.45 Bismark, 6.15 Cristal Groove, 6.45 General Brook, 7.20...

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Shearer: People are laughing at Newcastle

Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Newcastle's director of football has turned the club into a laughing...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 7:35am Read More

Australia opt for O’Connor for first Lions Test

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 7:29am 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