Pipers call the tune at Carlow Library

CARLOW Library resounded to the mystical sounds of the uilleann pipes last week. As part of a celebration for International Uilleann Pipe Day, which fell last Saturday, a special recital was given in Carlow Library on Thursday evening. Pipers from...

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Breakfast club for Childline at St Joseph’s

THE lucky boys at St Joseph’s National School in Carlow town were treated to a yummy breakfast last week. All 155 boys took part in a special breakfast club organised by teacher Linda O’Shea in aid of Childline. As the...

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Is living in Limerick having an adverse effect on Mr T?

“HE’S refusing to wear his shoes.” “Sorry?” “He’s insisting on wearing his €6 slippers instead of his €50 shoes.” “Oh...

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Film festival has become a welcome addition on the local arts scene

THE EIGHTH Carlow African Film Festival took place recently. Set in Visual arts centre, the event prides itself on “celebrating...

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Fairgreen turned into information hub for Connect exhibition

A TWO-day information expo aimed at arming Carlow people with all they need to know took place last week. The...

Tuesday, 09/10/12 - 1:05am Read More

Anti-smoking DVD will help youngsters quit the evil weed

THE MEMBERS of Carlow Regional Youth Services (CRYS) recently hosted The Vault youth music XHALE youth awards gig to launch...

Tuesday, 02/10/12 - 2:41pm Read More

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Budding writers get a helping hand at literary workshop

PENS were at the ready last week as Carlow celebrated Pen Fest 2012. The second annual literary festival was held...

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Optimism and hope the message of World Suicide Day

SCORES of people dressed in yellow – the colour of optimism and hope – gathered at the Liberty Tree fountain...

Tuesday, 18/09/12 - 2:42am Read More

Former players will recall old rivalries at Park Celtic reunion

ARCH-RIVALS Barrow Rovers and Greenburrin are certainly not invited when Park Celtic AFC hold their reunion night in Carpenter’s this...

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