THANKS to the generosity of the people in Hacketstown, children in need will get fantastic toys this Christmas!The annual Toy Sunday appeal, which takes place in Hacketstown in the run-up to Christmas, was the biggest yet because, thanks to very ...

ONE hundred and fifty Ukrainian families living in Carlow town have received their Christmas wish and will now stay in their homes over the festive season.

TWO Co Carlow retained firefighters have been awarded €15,000 each by Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) following the decision to force their retirement at the age of 60.

MATTHEW Ó Ruairc, nicknamed ‘The Hound’, is the newest IÚR mixed martial arts middleweight champion after dominating in his most recent fight. Matthew, a Bagenalstown native, first got involved with martial arts when he was 16.

Michael English made a surprise visit to Castlerea Community School to wish the teenager a happy birthday

IN 1949, Jimmy Delaney breathed new life into Killeshin GAA, refounding the club after a period of dormancy. He went on to serve as chairman during the club’s golden years in the 1950s.

A DRIVER who crashed into a petrol station and caused thousands of euros worth of damage was given a custodial sentence and put off the road for two years when he appeared before a recent sitting of Carlow District Court.

A DRIVER who crashed into a petrol station and caused thousands of euros worth of damage was given a custodial sentence and put off the road for two years when he appeared before a recent sitting of Carlow District Court.

GARDAÍ in Carlow are appealing for information after a thief snatched a phone from a woman’s hand while she was out shopping. The incident happened in Penneys, Kennedy Avenue, Carlow on Tuesday 10 December at about 9. 20am.

GARDAÍ are appealing for information about two burglaries that have occurred in Tullow and Borris. A retail premises on Mill Street, Tullow was burgled between Saturday 7 December and Monday 9 December when some clothes were stolen.

SIXTY-SEVEN percent of donated blood is used to treat cancer patients and people with blood disorders, 27% in surgery and emergency situations, 6% to treat blood loss after childbirth and to help premature babies.

A MOUNT LEINSTER sheep farmer is offering a reward for information as to the whereabouts of 25 Cheviot ewes that have gone missing from Blackstairs Mountains.

PLANS to shut a former restaurant used to accommodate almost 150 Ukrainian men, women and children by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth over fire safety concerns in the run-up to Christmas may now be delayed.

ELEVENTH-HOUR efforts are being made to keep 150 Ukrainian families in their homes this Christmas following the shock news that their Carlow accommodation is to be shut down by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

The first clinic takes place this Sunday 15 December in Tullow Community School from noon to 3.30pm.

More than 400 enthusiastic runners took part

Some of the county’s most notable designer makers and craftspeople have come together to open a very special pop-up shop

Pan Celtic is back for 2025, with Carlow once again doing the honours and hosting this annual celebration of all-things Celtic.

FROM KEY RINGS to candles and handmade cards to bespoke jewellery … if it’s something different you’re looking for this Christmas, then the search ends at Gifts for All, Tullow.

CARLOW Voices is inviting members of the public to step out of the December wind and into a warm gust of song on Saturday 14 December from 7pm as the choir hosts its annual Wintersong concert.