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The results of the first count in Carlow/Kilkenny are in 

The results of the first count in Carlow/Kilkenny are in 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

THE results of the first count in the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency have just been called. The top five candidates are:John McGuinness (FF) 9,794 Jennifer Murnane O’Connor 8.
First count not expected for another hour in Carlow/Kilkenny

First count not expected for another hour in Carlow/Kilkenny

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

The first count in the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency is not expected until later this evening as 20 candidates await their fate in this election.
Final tally for Carlow/Kilkenny constituency 

Final tally for Carlow/Kilkenny constituency 

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

The final tally is in for the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency with three Fianna Fáil contenders leading the pack while newcomers Catherine Callaghan (FG) and Áine Gladney Knox (SF) are in fourth and fifth place respectively.
Pair ordered to make donation to children's charity

Pair ordered to make donation to children's charity

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

TWO PEOPLE who pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place were ordered to pay a donation to charity, in lieu of being convicted and fined, when they appeared before Carlow District Court last week.
enCÓRe returns for special Christmas concert

enCÓRe returns for special Christmas concert

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

CARLOW’S very own enCÓRe are back to spread holiday cheer with their much-anticipated Christmas show enCÓRe at Christmas taking place at Visual on 6 and 7 December at 8pm.
Hacketstown Toy Sunday marks 30 years of giving

Hacketstown Toy Sunday marks 30 years of giving

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

AN INCREDIBLE legacy of generosity and kindness celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
UPDATE: Almost all of the Co Carlow boxes opened

UPDATE: Almost all of the Co Carlow boxes opened

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

With almost all of the Co Carlow ballot boxes opened, tallies indicated that Fianna Fáil's Jennifer Murnane O’Connor is on 20%, Fine Gael’s Catherine Callaghan on 15% and Sinn Féin's Áine Knox Gladney on 13%.
Early tallies: Murnane, Callaghan and Gladney Knox all polling well 

Early tallies: Murnane, Callaghan and Gladney Knox all polling well 

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Carlow Kilkenny Update: 10% of the ballot boxes open
Bridget (100) casts her vote in Carlow

Bridget (100) casts her vote in Carlow

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

On her 100th birthday, Bridget Delaney from Carlow town accompanied by her daughter Phil exercised her franchise and cast her vote at the polling station in the St Laurence O’Toole AC in Carlow.
Bosom Buddies ‘pink’ fundraiser a great success

Bosom Buddies ‘pink’ fundraiser a great success

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

CARLOW Women’s Shed, known as Bosom Buddies recently held a 'pink party’ fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and care.
Operation Hurricane sweeps through Carlow

Operation Hurricane sweeps through Carlow

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

AN GARDA Síochána in Carlow launched Operation Hurricane this week, a two-day intensive sweep that involved almost 50 charges being brought against suspects, eight warrants executed, three adult cautions given and three young people interviewed.
Gladney steps back from politics as he fights cancer

Gladney steps back from politics as he fights cancer

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

A LOCAL councillor has taken the very tough decision to temporarily step back from political life for health reasons as he battles prostate cancer as well as a condition often described as ‘the most excruciating pain known to humanity’.
Carlow man (62) sent forward to the local circuit court on poisoning charge

Carlow man (62) sent forward to the local circuit court on poisoning charge

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

A CARLOW man was last week sent forward to the local circuit court, charged with attempting to poison his partner.
Carlow rents rise by almost 8%

Carlow rents rise by almost 8%

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

RENTS in Carlow were 7. 9% higher in the third quarter of 2024 than a year previously, according to the latest report from Daft. ie. The average listed rent in Carlow is now €1,545 for a two-bed semi. Rents in Carlow’s surrounding counties rose 8.
Ronan Collins to perform in Visual

Ronan Collins to perform in Visual

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

BROADCASTER and singer Ronan Collins is performing the last concert of his Showband Hits & Stories nationwide tour in Visual on Sunday 1 December.
Eurovision winner Eimear to perform in Carlow

Eurovision winner Eimear to perform in Carlow

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

ACCLAIMED soprano Eimear Quinn is set to grace St Mary’s Church, Carlow with a special concert on Thursday 5 December, accompanied by the beautiful, lush sounds of the Mamisa String Quartet and renowned folk guitarist Robbie Overson.
Trusted neighbour abused three children over a 13-year period

Trusted neighbour abused three children over a 13-year period

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

A MAN who was a trusted neighbour but who sexually abused three young children over a period of 13 years was last week sentenced to more than five years’ imprisonment when he appeared before Carlow District Court.
Bríde presented with top award for promotion of the Irish language

Bríde presented with top award for promotion of the Irish language

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

A LIFETIME of commitment to the education and promotion of the Irish language by Bríde de Róiste was honoured recently at a prestigious award ceremony in Killarney.
FG candidate attacks Sinn Féin’s manifesto

FG candidate attacks Sinn Féin’s manifesto

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

GLARING omissions in its manifesto show Sinn Féin’s “lack of commitment to older people in Carlow and Kilkenny” suggested Fine Gael general election candidate Catherine Callaghan.
Woman stabbed her friend twice in the breast

Woman stabbed her friend twice in the breast

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

“WHAT you did to your friend was a nasty, vicious assault as a result of being drunk. There’s no point in calling her your friend.

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