Great interest in this land

THE allocation of new homes at Ballyknockan Manor in Leighlinbridge has been pushed back further, with entrance works now underway that will delay the handover process.

ASSURANCES have been given that the new residents of Ballyknockan Manor, Leighlinbridge will be given the keys to their new homes within “two to three weeks”.

THE NIGHTMARE of listening to her child screaming in pain “mammy, help me” is now haunting a local mother, who received the devasting news this week that her son may have undergone painful hip surgery unnecessarily.

RESIDENTS of Ballyknockan Manor in Leighlinbridge have raised concerns about safety issues and access to green space at their housing estate, where newly-built homes have remained unoccupied since completion in September 2024.

Six goats are about to embark on a tour of Co Carlow in a bid to help the environment.

Hundreds lined the streets of Leighlinbridge for the homecoming parade of the Grand National winner, trained by Willie Mullins

"We are delighted with today’s news that we are the store to have sold the winning EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle ticket worth €1,005,000"

Noel was presented with the special commemorative medal by cllr Fergal Browne, cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council

The dispute involves a Carlow bloodstock expert and a Jersey-based businessman

A number of wreaths will be laid. All who are interested are warmly welcome to attend

The event focused on sharing the achievements of the PPN in Carlow over the last ten years and the richness of the Carlow community

Ned Nevin was one of the last surviving members of the Leighlin All Blacks team that won the Carlow Senior Football Championship in 1957

A NUMBER of companies willingly rolled up their sleeves and got to work recently to support a much-appreciated and valued service in the local community.

A huge sense of community spirit on display when young and old gathered for a 24-hour walkathon in aid of Naomh Bríd hurling and camogie club

A day of celebration in Leighlinbridge for their most famous son John Tyndall, as part of Heritage Week

A spinathon, at Doyle's Royal Oak, involving four bikes and scores of ready participants, was organised in aid of India Smyth

Carlow native Barry Mills was recently promoted to the position of Garda Superintendent in the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Division

Myles from Leighlinbridge had a most interesting military career, which ended in tragedy in 1876 at one of the most infamous battles of the 19th century.

Michael plays the role of a hungry peasant

LOCAL shop Mace in Leighlinbridge will celebrate the launch of its brand-new store on Saturday 20 July and is inviting the whole community to a family fun day.

VINTAGE cars, tractors, motor bikes and steam engines hold a fascination for some people and the proud owners of these aged vehicles take the utmost pride in maintaining and putting them on display at vintage shows and rallies.