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Spooky sensory gardens in Carlow a perfect Halloween treat

The Delta Sensory Gardens are celebrating Halloween by transforming their tranquil greens into a haunted trail through folklore and spooks, perfect for a midterm family outing.

Carlow man on €7m trafficking charge

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Carlow man on €7m trafficking charge

Emre Ozdemir (29) of Burrin Street, Carlow; Alex Forsyth (33) of Dunedin Terrace, Monkstown Farm, Dublin; John Weekes (38) of Branswood, Athy; and Alanna Corrigan (29) of Crookstown Upper, Ballitore all appeared in Naas District Court where they were eventually given their respective Books of Evidence after a summer of unexplained delays.

O’Connor disappointed to not qualify but looks ahead to first full season

soccer

O’Connor disappointed to not qualify but looks ahead to first full season

CK United manager Tom O’Connor remained upbeat despite his side's defeat to UCC in the FAI National League.

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Sisters from County Carlow injured in M9 crash thank public for their love and support

Sisters from County Carlow injured in M9 crash thank public for their love and support

news

Carlow barber Ann-Marie’s art exhibition is a big hit in Lord Bagenal

Carlow barber Ann-Marie’s art exhibition is a big hit in Lord Bagenal

News

Sod turned on long-awaited new school for Pres de la Salle, Bagenalstown

Sod turned on long-awaited new school for Pres de la Salle, Bagenalstown

PRESENTATION de la Salle College, Bagenalstown, held a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of construction on its new school building.

Carlow father had €600 worth of fireworks at home

Carlow father had €600 worth of fireworks at home

Geraldine says farewell to Holy Angels centre in Carlow

Geraldine says farewell to Holy Angels centre in Carlow

Staff at Tullow Credit Union to vote on industrial action

Tullow Credit Union announces merger with St Canice's

Young man fled Carlow in fear of his life

Young man fled Carlow in fear of his life

Sport

Ballon ready for Leinster adventure

Ballon ready for Leinster adventure

Carlow's Intermediate champions Ballon begin their Leinster campaign against Cloughbawn of Wexford on Friday evening

Skillful St Mullins lift U16B title

Skillful St Mullins lift U16B title

Mount Leinster Rangers dethrone reigning champions Camross

Mount Leinster Rangers dethrone reigning champions Camross

Old Leighlin and Luxembourg forge lasting friendship

Old Leighlin and Luxembourg forge lasting friendship

CK United’s maiden National League campaign all but over

CK United’s maiden National League campaign all but over

community

Tractor run raised funds for Lalor Centre, Baltinglass

Tractor run raised funds for Lalor Centre, Baltinglass

A SHARE of the proceeds from the annual Baltinglass Group of Parishes tractor run was recently presented to the Lalor Centre. The cheque was presented to Anne Leigh by Janet Murphy, treasurer of St Mary’s Church in Rathvilly.

Children and young people from Carlow presented with gifts from Slovenia

Children and young people from Carlow presented with gifts from Slovenia

Musical youth show is the ‘start of something big’

Musical youth show is the ‘start of something big’

All sorts of wonderful engines on display at 44th Fenagh steam rally

All sorts of wonderful engines on display at 44th Fenagh steam rally

Class of 2026 in Tullow Community School host their debs ball

Class of 2026 in Tullow Community School host their debs ball

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Influential business and sporting figures to speak at summit in Co Carlow

Influential business and sporting figures to speak at summit in Co Carlow

AFTER the success of last year’s event, the Carlow Club Business Summit is returning with an exceptional line-up of business professionals and sports people.

Top ten Halloween films

Top ten Halloween films

Irish Halloween traditions to be explored at Baltinglass history talk

Irish Halloween traditions to be explored at Baltinglass history talk

Fun and fabulous prizes promised at table quiz in Carlow town

Fun and fabulous prizes promised at table quiz in Carlow town

Free event on the trials and tribulations of menopause

Free event on the trials and tribulations of menopause

Life

Style Counsel: Update your wardrobe with a checked shirt

Style Counsel: Update your wardrobe with a checked shirt

THIS wardrobe classic has popped up for the last few seasons on the catwalk – from Miu Miu, Dior, Acne, Chloe and many more – and is another nod to the 1990’s.

Style Counsel: All aboard the camo revival train!

Style Counsel: All aboard the camo revival train!

Bernadette Brennan remembered with immense love and gratitude by Narraghmore community

Bernadette Brennan remembered with immense love and gratitude by Narraghmore community

Edel bursting with ideas as fashion column gets makeover

Edel bursting with ideas as fashion column gets makeover

Fodder clinic at Oak Park tomorrow

Fodder clinic at Oak Park tomorrow

Opinion

Fr Paddy Byrne: October traditional time of heightened devotion to rosary

Fr Paddy Byrne: October traditional time of heightened devotion to rosary

AS WE begin the month of October, I pray that we will all be nourished with great hope and peace. I found the recent visit by Pope Leo to France extremely inspiring.

Opinion: Government staring down the barrel if economic bubble bursts

Opinion: Government staring down the barrel if economic bubble bursts

Why St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ still inspires millions

Why St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ still inspires millions

Government needs to prioritise PAYE workers and OAPs

Government needs to prioritise PAYE workers and OAPs

Fr Mychal Judge remembered 25 years after the 9/11 attacks

Fr Mychal Judge remembered 25 years after the 9/11 attacks

Sponsored

Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

Celebrating 80 years of craftsmanship, tradition and timeless elegance.

Bringing better hearing to the heart of the community

Bringing better hearing to the heart of the community

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring

Perigus Energy makes over €200,000 available for communities in Carlow

Perigus Energy makes over €200,000 available for communities in Carlow

The Sandymount Hotel: a family owned hotel, a stone's throw from the Aviva

The Sandymount Hotel: a family owned hotel, a stone's throw from the Aviva

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