On Saturday 1 November, as part of Samhain Festival 25, VISUAL will play host to Carlow Live and Local fourth.

One of the highlights was the jiving competition

AN estimated 60 tonnes of marine litter was removed from Ireland’s coastline as thousands of dedicated volunteers across the country rallied for An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme’s annual ‘Big Beach Clean’.

ARTHRITIS Ireland will host a Living well with arthritis programme in the New Oak Community Centre, Carlow. The free course, consisting of six weekly sessions, starts on Friday 10 October and is suitable for people with any form of arthritis.

BARROW Valley Art Group are hosting their annual exhibition at Carlow College next month. The exhibition is running from Saturday 25 October to Thursday 30 October.

CARLOW Heritage Office in partnership with Carlow Arts Office is in the second year of a multi-annual project called Creative Carlow’s Holy Wells – Life Springs Eternal, funded by Creative Ireland.

CARLOW County Council aims to have the new Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in place by the end of the year.

TWENTY five new bin surrounds have been installed in Carlow town across 11 streets including Burren Street, Hanover Park and Tullow street.

A CELEBRATION event was held to mark the efforts of local farming families.

John brings with him a rich sense of hope, good humour and deep compassion

Event organiser Rosaleen Fadden, a former nurse and counsellor with over 15 years of experience at Cuan Mhuire in Athy, said the event served a dual purpose beyond fundraising.

The event was made even more special and attractive because the club was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ever-popular Ford mk2 Escort.

Great news for Paul and family

Looks like a great spot

One of Liam’s proudest moments was when he was crowned lord mayor of Killeshin at a ceremony in Oisin House, Rossmore. This honour reflected not only his dedication to the community but also the respect and admiration he earned from those around him.

Happy birthday Vincent!

Can you spot any familiar names or faces?

Great pics of the special occasion by Michael O'Rourke

“The flowers came on all of a sudden in a burst. We had some great sunshine, then a drop of rain, so all the sunflowers came together."

You don't have to be a farmer to join!