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<p>I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townend, after winning the Randox Grand National. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.</p>

horse racing

I Am Maximus wins the Aintree Grand National for Team Closutton again

I Am Maximus has regained the English Grand National for Carlow trainer Willie Mullins as he rewrote the history books under jockey Paul Townend following a pulsating renewal of the greatest Steeplechase in the world at Aintree this afternoon.

Firm with Carlow operations earning millions for housing refugees faces opposition to latest plans

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Firm with Carlow operations earning millions for housing refugees faces opposition to latest plans

A FIRM with operations in Carlow that has earned millions in profits from State contracts to provide emergency accommodation for International Protection (IP) applicants and Ukrainians is facing opposition to its hostel plans for a site in Dublin 2.

"I see what success means and how happy it's made people"

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"I see what success means and how happy it's made people"

The Division 4 National League title gave Mikey Bambrick a taste of what success in a Carlow jersey feels like and now he wants more of it

news

Ina Broughall was first woman from Carlow to be national ICA president

Ina Broughall was first woman from Carlow to be national ICA president

your community

Hacketstown man, Jim Kavanagh is off to Tanzania to bring freshwater to villages in need

Hacketstown man, Jim Kavanagh is off to Tanzania to bring freshwater to villages in need

News

Services director says housing allocation scheme ‘under review’ as a third of offers refused

Services director says housing allocation scheme ‘under review’ as a third of offers refused

CARLOW Co Council is currently reviewing its housing allocation scheme, which should be ready for approval in the coming months, according to the council’s new director of services for housing, Claire Hartley.

Defendant caught on same offence day after conviction, Carlow court heard

Defendant caught on same offence day after conviction, Carlow court heard

Judge in Carlow court finds defendant’s ‘account so bizarre it couldn’t be made up’

Judge in Carlow court finds defendant’s ‘account so bizarre it couldn’t be made up’

Petrol stations across Carlow running out of fuel due to protests

Petrol stations across Carlow running out of fuel due to protests

Carlow songwriter wins Pan Celtic song competition

Carlow songwriter wins Pan Celtic song competition

Sport

Last year's winner out of the Aintree Grand National

Last year's winner out of the Aintree Grand National

Nick Rockett has had an injury hit season and owner Stewart Andrew has made the difficult call to withdraw him from Saturday's showpiece race

Promotion already secured, Carlow are now out to add the cherry to their cake

Promotion already secured, Carlow are now out to add the cherry to their cake

McCullagh enjoys winner at Gowran Park

McCullagh enjoys winner at Gowran Park

Grand National winning partnership broken up

Grand National winning partnership broken up

Soldier In Milan lands Irish Grand National for Emmet Mullins

Soldier In Milan lands Irish Grand National for Emmet Mullins

community

Identical twin sisters from County Carlow celebrate 91st birthdays

Identical twin sisters from County Carlow celebrate 91st birthdays

THE Hickson and Daly families celebrated a very special occasion recently in the Lord Bagenal hotel, Leighlinbridge when twin sisters Maureen and Bridie celebrated their 91st birthdays.

James Hogan will represent Carlow in Macra Mr Personality contest

James Hogan will represent Carlow in Macra Mr Personality contest

Gallery of photos from Hacketstown Easter Parade

Gallery of photos from Hacketstown Easter Parade

Christopher scoops Water Babies award

Christopher scoops Water Babies award

The Assumption Choir lands spot on Carlow’s Pan-Celtic Festival

The Assumption Choir lands spot on Carlow’s Pan-Celtic Festival

Whats On

Free lecture to reveal Carlow county's hidden history

Free lecture to reveal Carlow county's hidden history

A LANDMARK illustrated lecture on Co Carlow’s history from the medieval gaelic era to the modern day will take place in the Seven Oaks hotel on Thursday with free admission and is open to all.

Brave the Shave event set for Carlow town ahead of mental health fundraiser concert

Brave the Shave event set for Carlow town ahead of mental health fundraiser concert

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

Free lecture on St Columbanus in college tonight

Free lecture on St Columbanus in college tonight

Carlow artist Ciara McNally launches debut EP ‘Ivory’

Carlow artist Ciara McNally launches debut EP ‘Ivory’

Life

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Our new Sudoku minigame is suitable for all levels, including beginners

Burning love: when did safe sex go out of style? asks SETU student Kayla Reilly

Burning love: when did safe sex go out of style? asks SETU student Kayla Reilly

Bernard hit the bullseye when he opened Carlow’s Club D’Art

Bernard hit the bullseye when he opened Carlow’s Club D’Art

Exceptional 57-Acre Residential & Agricultural Opportunity in Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny

Exceptional 57-Acre Residential & Agricultural Opportunity in Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny

Acergrove: Spacious country home on 1.65 acres hits market in Stradbally

Acergrove: Spacious country home on 1.65 acres hits market in Stradbally

Opinion

Time to Think: Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb

Time to Think: Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb

IN recent times, there has been much commentary regarding a gentle reawakening and appreciation of the Christian faith. In Paris, London and Dublin, record numbers of adults are being baptised this Easter.

Godfrey's Gospel: Tullow Street dying on its feet and I feel sorry for retailers

Godfrey's Gospel: Tullow Street dying on its feet and I feel sorry for retailers

College reality shock: why thousands of Irish students drop out after first year

College reality shock: why thousands of Irish students drop out after first year

How to stay young at heart: reflections on ageing, joy and acceptance

How to stay young at heart: reflections on ageing, joy and acceptance

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

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Senior football manager Joe Murphy presented with a car from Darren Hayes Motors

Senior football manager Joe Murphy presented with a car from Darren Hayes Motors

Joe Murphy, Senior Football Manager of the Carlow GAA Senior Football Team, was presented with the keys to a car by Darren Hayes, Proprietor of Darren Hayes Motors.

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

Double your revenue, build a stronger business, lead a stronger region

Double your revenue, build a stronger business, lead a stronger region

The Van Centre at Dooley Motors Driving your business forward for 2026

The Van Centre at Dooley Motors Driving your business forward for 2026

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