THE Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has rescued five severely neglected Cavachon dogs from a property in Portlaoise following a coordinated operation with local Gardaí last week.

A DRIVER who sped away from gardaí when they spotted him while on patrol and who also pleaded guilty to having cannabis for sale had his case adjourned last week because he had a serious medical condition.

Planning permission granted for brand-new, state-of-the-art Lidl supermarket at Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen

The matter had been referred to the Garda ombudsman

CARLOW County Council hosted a night of celebration in the magnificent town hall last week, where nine recipients were lauded and received this year’s Mayor’s Awards.

A FATHER of three who was in his front garden in Carlow town with his children when shooter Evan Fitzgerald entered Fairgreen Shopping Centre gave refuge to dozens of terrified shoppers running from the complex as “mayhem” broke out.

CARLOW TOWN is slowly recovering from the shock of a gunman firing shots inside Fairgreen Shopping Centre before being confronted by gardaí and then fatally shooting himself last Sunday evening.

CARLOW Arts Festival wrapped up another successful year this past weekend, drawing enthusiastic audiences despite changeable weather conditions.

A CARLOW man who stole mobile phone chargers worth nearly €60 from a local store has been given a suspended sentence after a probation report was presented to the court.

HOMEOWNERS in Carlow are being urged to review their security measures following the release of recent crime statistics showing a significant increase in burglaries across the county.

A JUDGE told a 51-year-old Mountrath woman that she seems to have a complete inability to mind her own business when he sentenced her to eight months in prison.

AFTER a long wait, a new addition to Carlow Town Bus Park is hoping to finally make a splash!Carlow County Council recently installed a new water font, which provides beautiful fresh water 24/7 without having to even touch a button.

WORK ON a new playground at Hanover Park, Carlow to include a trampoline, zipline, wood castle and giant sand pit, is expected to begin next month.

ONE of Co Carlow’s oldest citizens was sadly laid to rest yesterday. Elizabeth Kavanagh (née Kelly) from Broughillstown, Rathvilly passed away peacefully in her 104th year at the District Hospital, Carlow last Friday surrounded by her loving family.

A Carlow convenience store was forced to close with immediate effect after health inspectors found extensive dust contamination throughout food preparation and storage areas.

“If you were in my shoes, you would have a raised eyebrow."

Evidence was heard about a USB stick found on Sunday at the home of one of Mr Fitzgerald's co-accused

"It’s lovely. It really is.”

“It happened in a flash. It happened in minutes. There was no warning or shouting before he let off the shots," John Brophy, manager of Fairgreen Shopping Centre,

he impressive big gun has undergone a complete overhaul and its now back to its shiny best in its familiar location