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TWO transition year students from Presentation de la Salle College in Bagenalstown were the recipients of a climate award at the SciFest@College regional competition held at South East Technological University recently.

“I FEEL life is a lot more peaceful, not so fast moving. That’s what I like about Carlow. You can just take your time,” said Princy Sara, who moved from southern India to Carlow in 2023 to complete a master’s degree at SETU.

BISHOP Denis Nulty has officially launched a diocesan pilgrimage to Lodi, Italy for the 27th International Columbanus Weekend, with a delegation from the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin set to travel in July to celebrate the life and legacy of one ...

SAINT Mary’s Academy CBS Carlow held its annual Edmund Rice Awards ceremony recently, marking a proud and celebratory occasion for students and staff alike.

ONE of the last duties for the outgoing cathaoirleach of Tullow Municipal District to do was to host an awards night in which he got to recognise people whose work or lives impact positively on the community.

YOUNG historians from County Carlow delved into the past to find fascinating stories when they entered this year’s Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS) writing competition.

It was his 25th birthday too

IS your shed full of leftover paint cans and tubs? If so, help is on hand for residents in County Carlow.Carlow County Council has organised a four-day household paint collection from tomorrow, Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 June 2026 from 8.30am to 4pm ...

PRESENTATION College, Carlow held its annual school awards ceremony recently which recognised the outstanding achievements of its pupils throughout the academic year.

YOUNG people from across Carlow have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to their communities at the annual Carlow Garda Youth Awards, which were held recently in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.

THE annual Carlow town mayoral awards took place recently in Carlow Town Hall when mayor Paul Doogue presented six awards to different organisations and people in recognition of their exceptional service to the community.

Tusla are looking for foster parents this June, during national fostering awareness month

A YOUTH club for neurodiverse teenagers has been quietly transforming lives in Carlow town since last September and its organisers are appealing for volunteers and community support to help it grow.

“GOD bless the Irish. Seriously, I say that with a sense of conviction, with a sense of conviction,” said Hakeem Onabote (63), recalling the day in 2008 when he was granted Irish citizenship.

A RETIREMENT reception was held recently at the Kernanstown machinery yard canteen to mark the end of an era for one of Carlow County Council's long-serving employees.

THIS year’s Carlow Arts Festival saw a packed programme, which featured a variety of performances and exhibitions, the vast majority of which were free to attend.

OAK Park’s newly renovated forest park was officially relaunched last week, with Carlow Co Council executive engineer Ciaran Brennan describing the completed project as “a brilliant asset for Carlow town”.

"His passing is a tremendous loss to Carlow" - colleagues

WELCOME TO CARLOW: a short series of articles on foreign nationals who have made this county their home