WHAT’S in a name? Well, plenty if you’re naming any sort of a business – and especially if it’s a pub. So when Robbie Foley and Lynda Smithers took over a public house in the centre of Bagenalstown last year, they decided to call it The Local.

SWIMMING in parts of the River Barrow has been banned by Carlow Co Council after dangerous levels of E Coli were detected in Bagenalstown.

PRESENTATION de la Salle College, Bagenalstown welcomed back 58 members of its class of 1995 on Saturday 14 June for their 30-year reunion – a gathering that organisers say evoked nostalgia with spirited discussions of their schooldays.

A NEW €500,000 project set to transform Bagenalstown town centre was launched last week.

“We were terrified. They used a fire extinguisher to break the lock – there was glass everywhere and we couldn’t get out. We don’t have a fire escape so it was genuinely scary for us"

The school celebrated the success of the Erasmus+ programme throughout March

A number of the dogs were emaciated and others had pressure sores, dental problems and overgrown nails

The town's parade was a huge success this year

“It was excellent to get Cynthia’s insights and very helpful to the students”

Nadine Dermody, Presentation de la Salle College, Bagenalstown was one of 40 TY students that attended the Solicitors of the Future programme

A tribute to the late Alice Mahon

Ciara’s wonderful legacy continues to offer the people of Bagenalstown a great service right on their doorstep

Mark Kirwan (25) took the plunge and applied to appear on the First Dates series

Muine Bheag Arts Radio is an experimental broadcasting platform that has been set up by local organisation Muine Bheag Arts

Derelict Cottage On 1 Acre, Seskinryan, Bagenalstown, Co.

This home offers easy access to all local amenities

More than €4,000 raised for two valued charities

Students embarked on an exciting cultural and musical exchange as part of an Erasmus+ programme

Katie has teamed up with Carlow producer and musician Joe Cleere

The charges include three of simply possessing drugs and four of possessing drugs for sale or supply

A total of €340,000 has been spread across three schools

Bagenalstown CFR said the donation “is deeply appreciated"

Marion Smyth and Mary Clarke held the craft fair before Christmas in the town’s Railway Bar

The annual run/walk once again attracted a great crowd

BAGENALSTOWN town centre is one step closer to getting a €500,000 improvement project after officials approved the funding.

AN AMAZING mother who consistently puts the needs of her family above her own has been named as the Netwatch Carlow Family Carer of the Year.

THREE men from Bagenalstown were served with books of evidence at Carlow District Court last week and were sent forward to the next sitting of the circuit court, charged with being involved in affrays and possessing threatening articles.

Tiggy's family set up the foundation shortly after her death to raise funds for her fellow riders in the equestrian world

Sky-diving duo were determined to do it in memory of two very special ladies and in aid of Carlow Kilkenny Homecare

Sidereus, based in Kilgraney House, Bagenalstown, will make its US debut at Windup Watch Fair in New York

Yonne hopes to raise €80,000 to cover the cost of a radical treatment to stop her MS getting worse

'This beautiful little area in Carlow became known to players worldwide,' said Colm

Drop-in/drop-out information sessions in Carlow, Muinebheag and Tullow starting next week

Four-legged friends from across the county are being invited to a very special charity fashion show

Bagenalstown AFC have unveiled a new Smartphone App for Android & iOS for local supporters and players to engage better with the club

Bagenalstown Pitch and Putt Club hosted the National Intercounty Championships last weekend and it turned out to be a brilliant occasion for all involved 

Áine Gladney Knox has been nominated to represent Sinn Féin in the general election for the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency

The fund recognises the contribution made by communities in welcoming refugees and asylum seekers

BAGENALSTOWN Community Garden was the idyllic setting for the launch of Carlow’s Literacy and Food Education Programme (LEAF).

A CARLOW doctor features in a new book that records Irish doctors who served, were decorated and lost their lives in World War II.

Muine Bheag Arts is pleased to present COMMUNE - a programme of live events in the Muine Bheag Community Centre from 12 to 18 August.

Drummin Bog was the biggest beneficiary, being awarded €93,500,

Overall, Rangers played their opponents off the park