newsGardaí issue update re threatening emails sent to Carlow schoolsIt is up to schools whether they open tomorrow or not
courtsDigger chase sees man jailed for two years and three months by Carlow Circuit Court A MAN who stole a JCB and was pursued by gardaí across Co Carlow last year was sentenced to two years and three months in jail and received an eight-year driving ban from Judge Eugene O’Kelly at a recent sitting of Carlow Circuit Court.
'Bedlam and chaos' in schools due to threat sent by emailApproximately 16 schools received a threatening email from an unknown source
Sean Swan hosts reception to honour camogie All-Ireland winnersA reception was held recently in Sean Swan’s Electrical to honour Carlow two All-Ireland winning camogie teams, at Under 16 and Under 23.
Newtown charity concert raises €10,000 for local and national causes THE Newtown community came together recently for a memorable and uplifting evening of music at their local church, St Patrick’s, raising €10,000 to be shared equally between a fund for the church itself and Breakthrough Cancer Research.
Great atmosphere as line-up for Carlow Arts Festival is unveiledTHE 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.
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
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.
Blake’s Hair Salon celebrates 50 years, still making heads turnA 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.
