A FUNDRAISING campaign has been set up to help a 50-year-old mother of three who suffered a life-changing stroke and who now needs to have her home adapted to her needs.

CARLOW is bursting with pride as two exceptional community groups represented the county at the prestigious IPB Pride of Place Awards, with the Elderflower Garden Club in Carlow town taking home a special award for age-friendly communities.

The defendant was remanded in custody

The body of the deceased was found by the side of the indoor swimming pool

The accused has been only in the country for eight weeks before the accident

His local football club issued a statement of condolence

IRISH Wheelchair Association (IWA) is holding a number of hustings around the country in advance of the general election, including Carlow IWA Centre at noon on Friday 15 November.

Free health checks, information stands, free hair cuts and complimentary lunch included 

A number of wreaths will be laid. All who are interested are warmly welcome to attend

PLANS for the refurbishment of the former Bank of Ireland building at Court Place in Carlow town will be on public display until 29 November.

THE DRAFT Budgetary Plan 2025 for Carlow Municipal District was presented to councillors at their recent monthly meeting. The budget allocation for the entire county is €7. 09 million, with €1. 65m allocated to Carlow MD, €1.

THE Barrow Valley Art Group held its annual art exhibition over the past week in Carlow College.

LOCAL people have expressed their anger and disgust at people setting off fireworks, drinking alcohol and listening to loud music in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow at Halloween.

THE allocation of a €4. 2 million grant towards the development of the Carlow Water Activity Centre has been enthusiastically welcomed by the local authority.

Local diversions are in place

GARDAÍ are appealing for information about two incidences of aggravated burglary in which two elderly men were targeted. On Wednesday 6 November at about 5.

THE Applegreen service station on Tullow Road, Carlow has reopened its doors with a new M&S Food offering for customers as part of its partnership with the retailer.

A GROUND-BREAKING programme promoted by local group Austim Heroes has been placed firmly in the hands of key decision-makers.

A LECTURE about a saint that lived in an ancient monastery in Clonmelch, Co Carlow in the seventh century will take place this Thursday to mark his feast day.

CARLOW Central Library on Tullow Street is promising a feast of literary delights during a series of lunchtime talks by authors.