TRIBUTES were paid to a Carlow native who inspired people with his openness and honesty about his battle with cancer at last week’s meeting of Carlow County Council.

THE “transformative” Carlow town centre plan took a decisive step forward last week, heralding the way for a fresh new look for the town centre.

A MOTORIST last week contested a series of driving-related charges after an accident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the M9 motorway.

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.

CARLOW TOWN has been selected to be one of just three locations in the country for a new €40m ‘mobility hub network’.

A STUDENT who had a row with his friend and was abandoned in Fermoy, Co Cork without his phone or his wallet and subsequently lied to the gardaí so that he could get a lift home to Carlow, was before Carlow District Court last week for making false ...

THE South Carlow Community First Responders (CFR) group is celebrating another significant milestone in its ongoing mission to help save lives with the addition of nine new volunteers.

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.

UNDER-REPORTING of crime is having a serious impact on Co Carlow’s towns and villages, affecting community safety with dire consequences for garda staffing levels.

CREATIVE Ireland Carlow has just announced this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme, inviting all young people to get creative, try something new, show off their skills and take part in one of the 20 free events taking place around the county on ...

MUINEBHEAG Municipal District celebrated its local heroes at the annual Cathaoirleach Awards ceremony on Wednesday 7 May in the local McGrath Hall.

A GRAIGUECULLEN man was last week served a book of evidence in Carlow District Court and will now face a charge in the circuit court of assaulting a garda sergeant, causing him harm.

COUNTY Carlow Military Museum will hold its annual military vehicles and militaria display on Sunday 25 May from 10am to 5pm, showcasing an incredible 800 years of local military history.

THE CARLOW to Cork Tractor Club will proudly mark its 21st anniversary of raising vital funds for Children’s Health Foundation Ireland on Friday 30 May.

THIEVES have targeted another Japanese-imported car in Carlow town after gardaí issued a warning to car owners that these particular models are vulnerable to theft.

AN ADDITIONAL dog warden has been appointed to Co Carlow, bringing the number of full-time dedicated professional dog wardens to two.

A QUICK-thinking photography enthusiast managed to capture this unexpected sight over Co Carlow’s skies last week, when a beautiful full moon turned into a tasty bite!Lar Carthy from Mullaunmore, Ballon sent these photos to The Nationalist, which he ...

CARLOW County Council has officially opened a new housing services centre in Carlow town, acting as a centralised access point for a wide range of housing-related services.

A new static safety camera will begin operating on the N80 at Graiguenaspiddoge from this Friday, 23 May 2025.

A FLEET of pristine tractors and vintage cars glistened in glorious sunshine last week for a hugely successful tractor run in aid of St Brigid’s Church bicentenary celebrations.