A MAN who stole a JCB from a yard in Tullow and was subsequently pursued by gardaí in a chase across counties Carlow and Kildare last week pleaded guilty to a range of offences, including endangerment and dangerous driving.

A CARLOW man was on temporary release from prison when he called to his friend’s mother’s home and threatened that he would chop her up if she didn’t pay an alleged drug debt.

FOUR secondary school students from Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach are taking part in Carlow County Council’s ‘Shop Local – Shop Carlow’ campaign.

MINISTER of state Jennifer Murnane O’Connor was the second highest spender nationally in last December’s general election, according to an analysis by The Journal Investigates published last month. Minister Murnane O’Connor spent a total €44,008.

CARLOW County Council has been given the green light from An Coimisiún Pleanála for improvements to be made on a stretch of road on the N80 where several fatal accidents have occurred.

The digital marketing students want to promote shopping in local charity shops

A 28-YEAR-OLD Dublin man who voluntarily removed cocaine from his underwear and attempted to dispose of it on a Carlow street has been fined €300.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. 

No arrests have been made.

An Garda Síochána in Carlow is hosting a series of Community Safety Fora across the county to meet with local residents and discuss policing needs in their areas.

PUPILS at Gaelscoil Eoghan Uí Thuairisc in Carlow immersed themselves in a wide range of activities during Science Week 2025, which took place from 9 to 16 November. This year marked the 30th anniversary of Science Week, with the theme “Then. Today.

A CARLOW native has been commended by President Michael D Higgins for his groundbreaking achievement in becoming a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the prestigious Grammy Awards.

A MAN who was observed by gardaí “performing donut manoeuvres” on a main road in Co Carlow has been ordered to undergo a probation assessment.

A SPECIAL remembrance service and flag blessing ceremony was held in the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Tullow recently, which was celebrated by Fr Ger Ahern.

THE LOSS of Ireland’s nitrates derogation would have “devastating consequences” for young farmers and the long-term sustainability of Irish agriculture, according to MACRA president Josephine O’Neill.

A PROPHET has the ability to read the signs of the times, mingling the relevance of the Gospel, in a courageous and faith-filled manner.

OVER a cup of tea recently, members of Ardattin Fundraisers handed over a hefty €10,195 to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team.

CARLOW musician Darragh O’Connor, who performs under the name Fēnix, will support electronic music duo Lebrock for part of their upcoming Ireland and UK tour.

SINN Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has sharply criticised the European Commission’s first draft of the next seven-year EU budget, warning it could hit farmers and rural communities in Carlow and across the south-east.

THERE is no doubt about it – money follows money. While the rest of us were wondering about how we might balance the family budget, there were at least three Irishmen who didn’t have a care in the world regarding that last week.