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Top class line-up as ‘Lunchtime in the Library’ in Carlow returns

CARLOW County Council’s Lunchtime in the Library series returns this November, bringing award-winning Irish authors to the library in the town for free talks and readings from their recently-published works.

Woman used elderly man’s bank card to buy clothes from Brown Thomas

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Woman used elderly man’s bank card to buy clothes from Brown Thomas

The court had previously heard that 17 fraudulent transactions, with a combined value of €2,289.04, were identified on the victim’s Bank of Ireland account between 26 and 29 June 2025.

Amond dreaming of ending Waterford's 46-year FAI Cup wait

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Amond dreaming of ending Waterford's 46-year FAI Cup wait

Pádraig Amond will run out as captain for Waterford for Sunday's FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium hoping to help bring an end to the club's 46-year wait for cup success.

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Leighlinbridge crowned south-east winner in this year’s Tidy Towns

courts

Carlow woman caught with €3,500 cocaine said it was bought in bulk with friends

Carlow woman caught with €3,500 cocaine said it was bought in bulk with friends

News

Ex-member of Defence Forces who took intimate photo of 18-year-old woman in court

Ex-member of Defence Forces who took intimate photo of 18-year-old woman in court

“A rotten thing to do”

Insurance payment failed to land in carer’s account, Carlow court heard

Insurance payment failed to land in carer’s account, Carlow court heard

Tributes paid to Des Carr following tragic workplace accident at Netwatch Cullen Park

Tributes paid to Des Carr following tragic workplace accident at Netwatch Cullen Park

Ironwoman Grace from Carlow completes second triathlon

Ironwoman Grace from Carlow completes second triathlon

Man (50s) killed in workplace accident in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

Man (50s) killed in workplace accident in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

Sport

Carlow's Tegan targets world stage in Greece

Carlow's Tegan targets world stage in Greece

13-year-old Tegan Middleton from Carlow Muay Thai in Bagenalstown will be representing Ireland at the 2026 IFMA (International Federation of Muaythai Associations) Youth World Championships in Olympia, Greece, competing in the U14 -40kg category.

Tullow team makes its mark on European stage

Tullow team makes its mark on European stage

Keating crowned double world champion

Keating crowned double world champion

Carlow GAA release statement following fatal accident at Netwatch Cullen Park

Carlow GAA release statement following fatal accident at Netwatch Cullen Park

Stiff challenge in store for Rangers as Dublin champs come to town

Stiff challenge in store for Rangers as Dublin champs come to town

community

Celtic supporters from Co Carlow and Laois to sleep out for charities

Celtic supporters from Co Carlow and Laois to sleep out for charities

CELTIC supporters from Carlow, Kildare and Laois will spend a night outdoors in Graiguecullen later this month to raise funds for charity, including St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen in Carlow.

ARLES NS – A SMALL SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART AND BIG OPPORTUNITIES!

ARLES NS – A SMALL SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART AND BIG OPPORTUNITIES!

Carlow celebrates the life and legacy of the Presentation Sisters

Carlow celebrates the life and legacy of the Presentation Sisters

Borris celebrates its artistic talent

Borris celebrates its artistic talent

Spooky sensory gardens in Carlow a perfect Halloween treat

Spooky sensory gardens in Carlow a perfect Halloween treat

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Carlow Little Theatre turn up the heat in Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

Carlow Little Theatre turn up the heat in Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

CARLOW Little Theatre Society officially launched its eagerly-anticipated production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible at The Irishman’s Bar in Carlow town recently, with a gathering of guests enjoying a lively celebration of local theatre and music.

Bunclody/Kilmyshall drama season begins with week of performances

Bunclody/Kilmyshall drama season begins with week of performances

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

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

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

Life

Style Counsel: Purple reigns this season

Style Counsel: Purple reigns this season

COLOUR is always the easiest way to be on trend in any particular season.

Style Counsel: Update your wardrobe with a checked shirt

Style Counsel: Update your wardrobe with a checked shirt

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

Opinion

Fr Paddy Byrne on remembering loved ones gone before us

Fr Paddy Byrne on remembering loved ones gone before us

THIS week, the clocks move to wintertime and soon the month of November will begin. This can be a challenging time of year when winter darkness comes to visit.

Winter chill brings back memories of the ‘beet factory’

Winter chill brings back memories of the ‘beet factory’

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

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

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

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New homes and businesses breathe fresh life into Carlow town’s Barrack Street

New homes and businesses breathe fresh life into Carlow town’s Barrack Street

Barrack Street is buzzing again. New homes, new businesses and a new walkway connecting it with Carlow Shopping Centre are bringing fresh life to the street, and the momentum is building.

Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

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

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