A VETERAN photographer with The Nationalist was given a surprise honour at Carlow Co Council’s annual meeting last week in recognition of his dedication to documenting local democracy over nearly three decades.

CARLOW Co Council is ‘optimistically hoping’ that An Bord Pleanála will approve its plans for improving a stretch of road on the N81, known as Leagh Bends, where a number of fatal crashes have occurred.

THE PRICE of an average second-hand three-bed semi in Co Carlow has jumped by 6. 9% in the last three months.

A YOUNG man has appeared in court over a fatal road accident in Baltinglass, Co Wicklow last year in which a 15-year-old girl was killed.

A COUPLE who allegedly burned down a family home in Castledermot last week (12 June) with a petrol-soaked teddy bear, and then stole a car after crashing their getaway vehicle, were both remanded in custody until 3 July.

Multiple emergency services will conduct a large-scale training exercise this morning along the River Barrow, with motorists warned to expect delays on a key local route.

A Bagenalstown mother's return to Ballinrobe Racecourse after four decades proved to be a winning one, as Liz Maher claimed the coveted Best Dressed Lady title at The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day on Monday evening.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses as the investigation continues.

“IF love could have saved you, Peter, you would have lived forever.

STUNNING surrounds, live music and great company proved the perfect backdrop to the launch of a superb new exhibition by renowned artist Jacinta Crowley-Long recently.

AN ENTERPRISING spirit and a passion for business and camaraderie were celebrated recently at Network Ireland Carlow’s annual Women in Business Awards lunch.

MORE THAN 150 images from 32 eagle-eyed enthusiasts have enthralled and delighted visitors to Exposure 22, the annual exhibition from Carlow Photographic Society (CPS). The exhibition was launched recently in Fairgreen Shopping Centre.

THE ASKEA community came together recently to celebrate almost 50 years of education while also marking the dawn of a brand new primary school.

{element}Peter Byrne of 126 Dolmen Gardens, Carlow, passed away suddenly after a tragic accident, on June 17th, 2025.

TWO stalwarts of the Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS) committee have stepped down following long and distinguished service.

TWO stalwarts of the Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS) committee have stepped down following long and distinguished service.

A MAN who sold a counterfeit phone on social media was sentenced to seven months’ imprisonment after Judge Geraldine Carthy said he had “no respect for the judicial system or the court” when he appeared before her in Carlow District Court.

NORAH RYAN, managing director of Barrow Training and Consultancy, has become the 40th president of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce. Norah was elected at the chamber’s recent AGM in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.

SOUTH-East Technological University (SETU) celebrated the official opening of its new corporate services building on Friday.

A TEENAGER pleaded guilty to stealing over €900 worth of perfume from Shaws department store when he appeared before Carlow District Court last week.