A MOTORIST who admitted driving without insurance was given the shortest possible disqualification period when he appeared before Carlow District Court last week.

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

A MOTORIST who pulled out in front of a squad car while driving over the legal alcohol limit was fined and put off the road when he appeared before Carlow District Court last week.

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The PICTURESQUE town of Graignamanagh is about to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Town of Books Festival, taking place from 23 to 25 August.

THERE HAS been an increase in the number of burglaries in Co Carlow over the past year.

A TEENAGER who used threatening words to someone else, telling them “you’re dead”, was before Carlow District Court last week.

Gardaí found €1,500 worth of cannabis

A MEATH couple have walked the length of Carlow’s River Barrow as part of a 200km effort to raise awareness of the neuromuscular condition Bethlem Myopathy.

By Elizabeth Lee CARLOW Circuit Criminal Court, which had been sitting for the past two weeks, was closed for the day on Wednesday when barristers withdrew their services in a dispute over pay restoration.

There was a real sense of excitement and anticipation when committee members, sponsors, supporters and volunteers got together to officially launch this year’s Tullow Agricultural Show in the Tara Arms, Tullow last week.

A TALENTED tattoo artist has just turned his creative attention to another art form and has released two debut songs.

Patrick (Paddy) Conville 4 Henry St. , Graiguecullen and formerly of Little Barrack St. , Carlow, passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

The friendliest dog in Carlow has been selected to represent the county in a national best pet competition.

A MOTHER of one who was involved in a brawl in a Carlow hotel was last week convicted and fined when she appeared before the local district court.

TWO people from Tullow were convicted of drug possession in Carlow District Court after they were stopped by gardaí in the same car.

A CARLOW resident who had pleaded guilty to possessing a knife and who has a long history of drug problems was last week sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment when she appeared before the local district court.

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Curran (née Phelan), Marie22nd July 2024, Ballycullen, Dublin 24 and formerly of Tullow, Co. Carlow. Suddenly after an illness borne with great dignity and courage. Predeceased by her husband Matt, sister Ann and beloved daughter Linda.

By Sarah Slater Armed gardaí were called to a standoff situation at a housing estate in Graiguecullen this afternoon, Wednesday.