newsCivil ceremonies overtake church weddings in County CarlowThe number of weddings in general has declined over the last 20 years
your communityPigeon fanciers aim to raise €15k for St Laserian’s A GROUP of pigeon enthusiasts who aim to raise €15,000 to buy a new bus for St Laserian’s School in Carlow town are looking for local businesses to sponsor their fundraiser later this year.
Carlow court translator in court over parking ticket“DO you think he’s done his penance translating for the court?” smiled the judge in the case of a man who forgot to pay off a parking ticket.
Fitzpatrick: "A huge game no matter what way we look at it”Joe McDonagh Cup Preview: McKenna Park, Ballycran, Saturday, 1pm - Down v Carlow.
Rathanna drama group raise funds for hospice and local causesThe performance run was in April of this year
Newtown concert to benefit Breakthrough Cancer Research A FUNDRAISING concert in aid of cancer research and Newtown Development Fund will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Newtown in early May, with acclaimed Irish singer-songwriters Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington set to perform.
Hot topic: when did saunas get to be so popular in Ireland?Believe it or not, there are more than 130 outdoor saunas across this country, including some very close to home. How did that happen? Ella Lynam takes the plunge
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.
The Renault Trafic — the van that works as hard as you doSitting between small city vans and large panel vans, the Trafic strikes a well-judged balance that makes it highly versatile for urban deliveries, long-distance hauling, and passenger transport in crew or minibus form
