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Stole stock from supermarket storeroom on 12 occasions, Carlow court heard

A 62-YEAR-old man who stole from a Castledermot supermarket on 12 separate occasions in the aftermath of losing his family home to an arson attack received a fully suspended sentence at Carlow District Court.

Hard work of Rathanna kids pays off at theatre nights

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Hard work of Rathanna kids pays off at theatre nights

A CHILDREN’S drama group based at Rathanna community hall brought two nights of theatre to the area this month, with full houses on both evenings.

Carlow closing in on McDonagh Cup final spot

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Carlow closing in on McDonagh Cup final spot

Victory over London on Saturday will clinch a place in the Croke Park decider for Carlow

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Carlow's 'Guardians of the Grassland' on duty

Carlow's 'Guardians of the Grassland' on duty

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Nominations open for Carlow Business Awards

Nominations open for Carlow Business Awards

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Second child assaulted in Kildare park

Second child assaulted in Kildare park

"A mother’s instinct when I saw the state my daughter was in ... my heart was broken"

Minister opens new parents’ room at St Joseph’s NS, Carlow

Minister opens new parents’ room at St Joseph’s NS, Carlow

First Holy Communion in Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc, Askea, Carlow

First Holy Communion in Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc, Askea, Carlow

Carlow man sat on swing in local playground smoking cannabis joint

Carlow man sat on swing in local playground smoking cannabis joint

Treasure trove of items found in Ballymoon dig in County Carlow

Treasure trove of items found in Ballymoon dig in County Carlow

Sport

Carlow LGFA stars visit former school

Carlow LGFA stars visit former school

Róisín Bailey, Sara Doyle and Aibha Kiernan-Butler brought the Division 4 National League trophy to their former scbool, Ballyconnell NS

CK United moving to Buckley Park ahead of National League

CK United moving to Buckley Park ahead of National League

Carlow to host start of Stage Four and Five of this year's Rás Tailteann

Carlow to host start of Stage Four and Five of this year's Rás Tailteann

Rás Tailteann to pass along Carlow border

Rás Tailteann to pass along Carlow border

Bridge United make history

Bridge United make history

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Pigeon fanciers aim to raise €15k for St Laserian’s

Pigeon 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.

Rathanna drama group raise funds for hospice and local causes

Rathanna drama group raise funds for hospice and local causes

Photos from the Bennekerry Seniors dinner in the Woodford Dolmen

Photos from the Bennekerry Seniors dinner in the Woodford Dolmen

Mammoth €80,000 raised at St Fiacc’s ‘I'm a Celeb’ fundraiser

Mammoth €80,000 raised at St Fiacc’s ‘I'm a Celeb’ fundraiser

Fidelma wins Pan Celtic raffle

Fidelma wins Pan Celtic raffle

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Great atmosphere as line-up for Carlow Arts Festival is unveiled

Great atmosphere as line-up for Carlow Arts Festival is unveiled

THE programme for Carlow Arts Festival, which takes place between 28 May and 1 June, was officially launched on Wednesday 6 May in Tully’s Bar.

Concert to celebrate priest Fr Liam Lawton’s musical career

Concert to celebrate priest Fr Liam Lawton’s musical career

Trinity professor to lecture on industry history in Carlow

Trinity professor to lecture on industry history in Carlow

Tullow Kayak Club invites adults to try kayaking at free open day this Saturday

Tullow Kayak Club invites adults to try kayaking at free open day this Saturday

Music Generation Carlow marks 11 years with exhibition in town library

Music Generation Carlow marks 11 years with exhibition in town library

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

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

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

A golden milestone is being marked at Blake’s Hair Salon as the beloved salon celebrates 50 years in business at the heart of the Fairgreen Shopping Centre. It is one of the longest-established salons still operating in Carlow.

The Renault Trafic — the van that works as hard as you do

The Renault Trafic — the van that works as hard as you do

Carlow Hearing leading the way in modern hearing care

Carlow Hearing leading the way in modern hearing care

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

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

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