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Gardaí renew e-scooter safety warning after fatal and serious injury collisions in Carlow town

An Garda Síochána has renewed its call for e-scooter safety after two separate traffic collisions in Carlow town, one of which was fatal and one of which resulted in a serious injury.

Tullow men’s shed donate buddy benches across the county

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Tullow men’s shed donate buddy benches across the county

‘BE a friend – make a friend’ is the motto for an initiative by Carlow Mental Health Association (CMHA), which has teamed up with Tullow Men’s Shed to provide ‘buddy benches’ to community groups and organisations.

Carlow reach All-Ireland decider as perfect season continues

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Carlow reach All-Ireland decider as perfect season continues

Carlow put years of hurt behind them as they beat Derry to reach the All-Ireland final at Croke Park, extending their perfect 2026 record to 17 wins from 17 games

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Vocational school 50th anniversary reunion planned

Vocational school 50th anniversary reunion planned

opinion

The legal lottery of being chosen for jury service

The legal lottery of being chosen for jury service

News

Public consultation to shape new College Street mural

Public consultation to shape new College Street mural

Carlow County Council is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and anyone with a connection to College Street to share their ideas for a new public artwork celebrating the area's heritage, identity and community.

Planning permission granted to complete 14 houses in Palatine

Planning permission granted to complete 14 houses in Palatine

Eighty players battle it out as Carlow Rapid chess tournament returns for second year

Eighty players battle it out as Carlow Rapid chess tournament returns for second year

ICMSA warns of confusion over TB rules

ICMSA warns of confusion over TB rules

No redundancy payment for worker laid off after ten years

No redundancy payment for worker laid off after ten years

Sport

McDonnell and Darcy net to set Bagenalstown on course for victory

McDonnell and Darcy net to set Bagenalstown on course for victory

Bagenalstown Gaels are almost assured of a semi-final place after a hard-fought win over an in-form Ballinkillen side

Hewick brings down the curtain on a remarkable career

Hewick brings down the curtain on a remarkable career

Clinical Conor puts Naomh Bríd to the sword

Clinical Conor puts Naomh Bríd to the sword

One step away from the Promised Land

One step away from the Promised Land

Championships starting to take shape

Championships starting to take shape

community

Fun, fashion and afrobeats as Nigerian community throws a party

Fun, fashion and afrobeats as Nigerian community throws a party

DJ JAY had an easy job last Friday afternoon, 3 July, with so many wonderful afrobeats songs to play for the Nigerian music and fashion event.

Coláiste Lorcáin TY students celebrate graduation in style

Coláiste Lorcáin TY students celebrate graduation in style

Heritage centre packed for lecture on St Moling

Heritage centre packed for lecture on St Moling

Askea celebrates golden jubilee in glorious sunshine

Askea celebrates golden jubilee in glorious sunshine

Men’s sheds launch strategic plan in Tullow

Men’s sheds launch strategic plan in Tullow

Whats On

Music fundraiser for Ballymurphy woman taking place this Friday

Music fundraiser for Ballymurphy woman taking place this Friday

A FUNDRAISER in aid of Annette Foley, who received a "devastating" cancer diagnosis, is taking place this Friday evening, 10 July, at Murray’s Bar in Ballymurphy, from 8. 30pm.

Handwritten Newspaper Workshop with Kate O’Shea

Handwritten Newspaper Workshop with Kate O’Shea

Nigerian festival in Carlow promises food, fashion and afro beats

Nigerian festival in Carlow promises food, fashion and afro beats

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

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

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Life

1926 census reveals difficult life of Carlow women

1926 census reveals difficult life of Carlow women

LIFE for women living in Carlow 100 years ago was very different. With limited access to education, work or protection from domestic abuse, women faced life with fewer choices open to them.

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

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

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

Opinion

Why are Irish energy bills still so high when oil prices are falling?

Why are Irish energy bills still so high when oil prices are falling?

SOMETHING extraordinary happened on Friday last – no, it wasn’t temperatures here reaching into the mid-30s and, no, I didn’t join the sandals brigade who choose to wear socks with their summer footwear attire.

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

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

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

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

Sponsored

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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