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House prices in Carlow cheaper than Leitrim

Prices have increased by 7.5% since last year

Gardener to King Charles amongst speakers at Carlow Garden Festival

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Gardener to King Charles amongst speakers at Carlow Garden Festival

Running from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 2 August, the Carlow Garden Festival is back with another star-studded line-up and plenty of activities all around the county from Borris House and Duckett's Grove to Huntington Castle, Altamont Gardens and ...

Five Carlow primary schools win national STEM awards

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Five Carlow primary schools win national STEM awards

Five primary schools in County Carlow have been recognised for excellence in science, technology, engineering and maths education, receiving Research Ireland Curious Minds Awards for 2026.

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Three Mace stores in County Carlow recognised for retail excellence

Three Mace stores in County Carlow recognised for retail excellence

local politics

Carlow Council approves new rules for artisan stalls and ice cream vans

Carlow Council approves new rules for artisan stalls and ice cream vans

News

Man parked his Range Rover in disabled parking bay

Man parked his Range Rover in disabled parking bay

The court heard that the defendant has 13 previous convictions, all for road traffic offences

Brigid Mary Jacob from Graignamanagh carried her Irish heritage proudly throughout her life

Brigid Mary Jacob from Graignamanagh carried her Irish heritage proudly throughout her life

Council grants permission for 65 houses in Bagenalstown

Council grants permission for 65 houses in Bagenalstown

Plans for campervan parking site discussed at council meeting

Plans for campervan parking site discussed at council meeting

Doran takes the reins in Muinebheag

Doran takes the reins in Muinebheag

Sport

St Anne's and St Patrick's to represent Carlow at Féile

St Anne's and St Patrick's to represent Carlow at Féile

Tullow GAA clubs St. Anne’s and St. Patrick’s are deep into their preparations as they get ready to represent Carlow at the National Féile Peile na nÓg in Derry.

Following in family footsteps in Féile na nGael

Following in family footsteps in Féile na nGael

Carlow finish 12th after a good Kennedy Cup

Carlow finish 12th after a good Kennedy Cup

Naas driver McGrath "delighted to get the two wins" at Mondello Park

Naas driver McGrath "delighted to get the two wins" at Mondello Park

Burke insists on “15 player football” in a mix of defence and attack

Burke insists on “15 player football” in a mix of defence and attack

community

Call for changing toilets in Co Carlow in next year’s budget

Call for changing toilets in Co Carlow in next year’s budget

COUNCILLOR Brian O’Donoghue asked the executives in Carlow Co Council that provision be made for a changing places toilet in Carlow town in next year’s budget.

Róisín and Méabh from Pres de la Salle, Bagenalstown receive climate award at SciFest

Róisín and Méabh from Pres de la Salle, Bagenalstown receive climate award at SciFest

‘I have never felt more safe anywhere’ says new Carlow resident

‘I have never felt more safe anywhere’ says new Carlow resident

Bishop launches diocesan pilgrimage from Carlow to Lodi, Italy in July

Bishop launches diocesan pilgrimage from Carlow to Lodi, Italy in July

Carlow CBS students recognised at school awards

Carlow CBS students recognised at school awards

Whats On

Summer camps in Co Carlow ‘as Gaeilge’ open for enrolment

Summer camps in Co Carlow ‘as Gaeilge’ open for enrolment

GLÓR Cheatharlach is again putting on a range of summer events and camps as Gaeilge for infants up to third-year students. The coláiste samhraidh/summer college for teenagers will run for one week from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July from 9.

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Follow the call of the Carlow Ceolway

Follow the call of the Carlow Ceolway

Local music collective to play on Carlow Arts Festival closing night

Local music collective to play on Carlow Arts Festival closing night

Barry’s show in Carlow Arts Festival was sparked by dad’s death

Barry’s show in Carlow Arts Festival was sparked by dad’s death

Life

Hot topic: when did saunas get to be so popular in Ireland?

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

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

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

Opinion

Opinion: Ireland’s €209bn national debt deserves more scrutiny than RTÉ salary rows

Opinion: Ireland’s €209bn national debt deserves more scrutiny than RTÉ salary rows

MAKE it personal, especially if you want to deflect away from the bigger picture. That appears to be the view of the Public Accounts Committee when it comes to discussing the finances of this country.

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

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

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

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Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) a new standard in professional dental cleaning at Carlow Dental Centre

Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) a new standard in professional dental cleaning at Carlow Dental Centre

Carlow Dental Centre is proud to introduce Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), an innovative and evidence-based approach to professional dental cleaning that is transforming the patient experience.

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

FINDERS – A chilling supernatural thriller set in 1990s Ireland by Carlow author Thomas Noctor

FINDERS – A chilling supernatural thriller set in 1990s Ireland by Carlow author Thomas Noctor

Navigate the new BER changes with trusted local experts and maximise your SEAI grants with 2eva

Navigate the new BER changes with trusted local experts and maximise your SEAI grants with 2eva

Blake’s Hair Salon celebrates 50 years, still making heads turn

Blake’s Hair Salon celebrates 50 years, still making heads turn

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