KIERAN Comerford, head of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), provided further information on Street Fest and future plans to the monthly meeting of Carlow Municipal District recently.

A CARLOW man who admitted storing drugs for a dealer so that he could feed his own habit received a fully suspended sentence after the judge heard that he was actively trying to improve his life.

BUGGIES, bikes, roller skates, wheelchairs, scooters, robots and even a Barbie doll on tiny skates were all brought along to a most unusual art event recently.

CARLOW County Council is set to take part in a new European project called Craftwork 4. 0. The project, which begins later this year, aims to support and nurture craft practitioners, particularly new and emerging craft artists.

Tributes were paid to a Kildare teen who tragically died in a road traffic collision on Tuesday night.

A GORESBRIDGE resident has vowed to be a “voice for the voiceless” as he announces his intention to stand as an Independent in the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency at the next general election.

ST FIACC'S House in Graiguecullen had a gathering recently for the opening of a beautiful new garden and picnic area.

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

Michael plays the role of a hungry peasant

Maria O’Rourke continues her series about shops and businesses in Carlow town. This week’s article features Haddens of Tullow Street

A MAN whom gardaí believe played an active part in the distribution of cocaine was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment when he appeared before the last sitting of Carlow Circuit Court.

MEMBERS of a local draughts club have been set a challenge by their Italian counterparts.

FRS, the multimillion euro social enterprise co-operative, which maintains a strong presence in Carlow and Kilkenny, has rebranded as FRS Co-Op.

Roxanne was born with a rare condition called Arthrogryposis, which severely impacts her physical movement

 IS IT time for your business to shine and take a well-earned bow for all your hard work, commitment and resilience?The Co Carlow Business Awards 2024 is currently taking nominations across a range of categories and welcomes entries from all kinds ...

"In Carlow, they seem to be gung-ho for the solar"

“ACCESS to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) should be free for all women experiencing menopause. ” So said local councillor Ben Ward as he called on the government to make the therapies freely available in Budget 2025.

Scouts had a blast at international jamboree in England By Ethna Quirke CARLOW was well represented at an international scouting jamboree last week as two local groups joined over 5,000 young people from across the world.

IRELAND South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has criticised the minister for transport Eamon Ryan for refusing to meet her to discuss the future funding of Waterford airport.

A MAN who slashed another man on the forehead and in the neck in broad daylight in Carlow town centre was carrying out an act of retribution, Carlow Circuit Court heard recently.