THE herd of Old Irish Goats that drew almost 2,000 visitors across County Carlow earlier this summer is set to return next week for the second phase of an innovative biodiversity project.

Bishop Denis Nulty said the changes were “against the backdrop of an ever-changing pastoral environment with fewer priests and an aging cohort”

The motorist had been disqualified from driving and there was a live bench warrant out for his arrest

CARLOW Basketball Club marked a significant milestone over a recent August weekend when they hosted a Basketball Ireland referees training weekend at St Leo’s College, showcasing their newly upgraded facilities made possible through successful ...

FOR almost 40 years, Paddy Holohan has tended to his hives, mentored newcomers to beekeeping, and shared his passion for bees with schoolchildren across Carlow.

On Sunday next, 7 September, family members, neighbours, friends and former work colleagues of the late Patrick (Paddy) Byrne, Ballywilliamroe, Bagenalstown, County Carlow, will gather at St Patrick’s Church, Newtown, Bagenalstown (9 am) for the ...

A DEFENDANT who pleaded guilty to stealing a candlestick from a church and a cash box from a farmers’ market was last week given a chance in Carlow District Court to do some voluntary work in St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen.

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MONSIGNOR Brendan Byrne celebrated a milestone birthday recently when he was joined by family and friends at an afternoon dinner party in Ballybeg House, Tinahely.

SEVERAL Carlow-based hair and beauty businesses have secured multiple nominations in the prestigious Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2025: Chapter 1, showcasing the county’s thriving beauty industry.

A NEW documentary about an extraordinary funeral will have its premiere at IMC Carlow this Culture Night, telling the remarkable true story of how over 300 strangers came together for someone they had never met.

WILLIE and James Rath’s Londis shop on the Pollerton Road, Carlow has just scooped a top award in recognition of its excellent food quality and customer service.

A little girl from Carlow town who passed away at the weekend is lying in repose this evening, Thursday, with the funeral Mass taking place tomorrow.

TRIBUTES have been flooding in after the death of a primary school child in Carlow town. Nicole Ndlovu Umhle, a pupil in Holy Family NS, Askea passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Sunday 31 August at Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.

A MARCH in solidarity with Palestinians is set to place in Carlow this Saturday, 6 September, organised by concerned citizens and the local branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC).

A 19-year-old Carlow student is making headlines once again with the launch of his second mobile application, this time targeting a critical gap in healthcare support for children in long-term care.

AS many children in Carlow return to Early Years and School Age Care settings this week after the summer break, over 550 children remain on waiting lists for a place.

PLUCKY Lily McCarthy is to cut her long locks of hair off in a real act of bravery for those living and dealing with cancer.

GREGG Murphy describes his new novel The Lookers as a darkly thrilling tale of youth interrupted.

MEMBERS of a Carlow family whose 150-year-old home was destroyed in a devastating fire have been left picking up the pieces as their local community rallies to support them.