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Carlow photographer shortlisted for space photography award

Carlow photographer shortlisted for space photography award

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Congrats Mark!
Water outage in Carlow town

Water outage in Carlow town

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

It is expected that works will be completed by midnight tonight.
Carlow Pride Festival enjoys sun, fun and colour!

Carlow Pride Festival enjoys sun, fun and colour!

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The sweltering conditions failed to dampen spirits and there was a great buzz about the town
Carlow town bus service thrives, but not everyone’s happy

Carlow town bus service thrives, but not everyone’s happy

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Despite the success, significant gaps remain in the service
Narrowing road at cemetery is utter madness

Narrowing road at cemetery is utter madness

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Ongoing work on Carlow's Dublin Road, which will include new cycle-lanes and traffic lights, has columnist Michael Godfrey wondering how necessary it is 
It’s back! Pan Celtic to return

It’s back! Pan Celtic to return

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

“It was like winning the Lotto when it was announced that we’re hosting the festival again for the next two years. It’s an incredible honour,” said Bríd de Róiste
Askea Boys’ NS embrace a fun-filled Seachtain na Gaeilge

Askea Boys’ NS embrace a fun-filled Seachtain na Gaeilge

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Children in Askea Boys’ National School were encouraged to use the cúpla focal as well as taking part in brilliant events during Seachtain na Gaeilge
Askea GNS & BNS Confirmation Day 

Askea GNS & BNS Confirmation Day 

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Special day for Askea families 
St Brigid’s Day crosses benefit African kids and local school

St Brigid’s Day crosses benefit African kids and local school

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

A TERRIFIC effort from Carlow schoolchildren has reaped the benefit for children in Nairobi and closer to home.
Carlow man with 28 convictions gets Probation Act

Carlow man with 28 convictions gets Probation Act

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

"He was homeless at the time and had a huge addiction to drugs, but is doing very well now"
Site deemed unsafe for Ukrainian families now considered for other asylum seekers

Site deemed unsafe for Ukrainian families now considered for other asylum seekers

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

The department has been condemned for its handling of the Ukrainian residents’ relocation
Centenarian Noel joins a unique club of recipients

Centenarian Noel joins a unique club of recipients

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Noel was presented with the special commemorative medal by cllr Fergal Browne, cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council
Relief road for Carlow town gets one step closer

Relief road for Carlow town gets one step closer

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

The much-anticipated Southern Relief Road will link the town’s Dublin Road across to the Wexford Road and continue towards the River Barrow
Carlow gardaí seize €8k of fireworks

Carlow gardaí seize €8k of fireworks

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

"Stay away from fireworks this Halloween"
Man who died in Carlow assault remembered for his 'big heart' at funeral

Gardaí seek three teenagers as part of Carlow murder investigation

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Darren Quigley died on Monday 21 October at approximately 11.30pm after he was fatally stabbed four times
Man goes berserk at 10am Mass in Carlow cathedral

Man goes berserk at 10am Mass in Carlow cathedral

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

A congregation of about 30 people had a terrifying experience yesterday
Stunning view and great location

Stunning view and great location

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Located just 4.5km from the Sleaty Rd roundabout
Derelict cottage may have potential 

Derelict cottage may have potential 

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Could qualify for the  Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Green light for €30m state-of-the-art school

Green light for €30m state-of-the-art school

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

The principal of St Mary's Academy CBS described getting the go-ahead for the major project as a “transformative moment” for their school
Community spirit at its finest

Community spirit at its finest

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

COMMUNITY spirit at its finest was evident when a team of volunteers from Carlow-based company Unum spruced up the garden in St Catherine’s Community Services Centre.
Additional gardaí called in to tackle rise in local crime

Additional gardaí called in to tackle rise in local crime

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Superintendent Anthony Farrell was responding to a spate of incidents that occurred across the county last week
Mary Coughlan - 40th Anniversary Tour

Mary Coughlan - 40th Anniversary Tour

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Tomorrow night in Visual
Innovative rural programme hailed as a catalyst for change

Innovative rural programme hailed as a catalyst for change

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Co Carlow’s LEADER programme 2023-2027 was launched to a full house in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Plans for new health building at SETU

Plans for new health building at SETU

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The college is seeking to expand its facilities on the Kilkenny Road
Oíche Chultúir 2024 i gCeatharlach 

Oíche Chultúir 2024 i gCeatharlach 

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Events ‘as Gaeilge’  as part of tomorrow's Culture Night
IWA campaign will highlight illegal parking in disabled bays

IWA campaign will highlight illegal parking in disabled bays

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Several wheelchairs will be parked unexpectedly in car parking spaces around the town, to put the brakes on this illegal parking.
Treasured artefact returned to Oak Park 

Treasured artefact returned to Oak Park 

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

After almost seven decades, a treasured Oak Park House artefact from the Bruen era is back where it belongs
Esther and Paudge Reddy celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

Esther and Paudge Reddy celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

The couple tied the knot on 31 August 1964, with their wedding reception in the Crofton Hotel, now known as the Seven Oaks Hotel
Busy time ahead for Carlow Little Theatre 

Busy time ahead for Carlow Little Theatre 

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

An action-packed few months for the local theatre group with five productions currently in rehearsal
Carlovians encouraged to ‘outrun hunger’

Carlovians encouraged to ‘outrun hunger’

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

The inaugural 5km run takes place in the beautiful environs of Oak Park on Saturday 19 October
Members row in after thugs smash clubhouse

Members row in after thugs smash clubhouse

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Team spirit shone brightly for Carlow Rowing Club as the community rallied in the wake of what was described as “a scene of destruction”
Eight abandoned pups found dead in Co Carlow

Eight abandoned pups found dead in Co Carlow

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

A fisherman made the grim discovery when he came across a plastic bag containing ten newborn puppieS
Top coffee-maker Conor will grind it out for world title tilt

Top coffee-maker Conor will grind it out for world title tilt

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Conor Archbold recently won the Irish Aeropress Championships and will now represent Ireland at the world championships
Business woman wants rates rebate after road works stitched her up

Business woman wants rates rebate after road works stitched her up

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Her business was closed last December for a period of four months to facilitate essential works by Uisce Éireann
Specsavers celebrate 20 years of helping people see clearly in Carlow

Specsavers celebrate 20 years of helping people see clearly in Carlow

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

LOCAL business Specsavers Carlow proudly marked its 20th anniversary of serving the local community this month.
Stalwart of Carlow community sadly passes

Stalwart of Carlow community sadly passes

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Compassionate, hardworking and a true friend of Carlow, Ciss was known the length and breath of the county
Secular schools would be a step too far

Secular schools would be a step too far

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

To this day I can remember seeing one fellow student get the living daylights bet out of him – and it wasn’t by a member of the clergy
Carlow town property for sale

Carlow town property for sale

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

63 The Downs, Pollerton, Carlow. R93 X5W4
Askea Senior Citizens summer get-together

Askea Senior Citizens summer get-together

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

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Tyndall College celebrate their debs 

Tyndall College celebrate their debs 

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Special night for Tyndall College students
Farmers’ market to mark 20 years with late-September harvest fest

Farmers’ market to mark 20 years with late-September harvest fest

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

The market is set to celebrate with a very special harvest festival on 28 September in The Exchange.
Culture Night extravaganza will celebrate Visual’s 15th birthday

Culture Night extravaganza will celebrate Visual’s 15th birthday

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

On Friday 20 September, the people of Carlow are invited to join the festivities
Two men arrested after Cloydagh Church ransacked

Two men arrested after Cloydagh Church ransacked

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

The culprits ransacked the sacristy

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