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Horror collision claims two lives
COMMUNITIES around Carlow were shocked and saddened at the weekend following a fatal road traffic collision between a car and a minivan in Bagenalstown that claimed the lives of two people and injured others.
Man found not guilty of manslaughter
A CARLOW man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the manslaughter of a married couple in a Kilkenny road crash.
Guys urged to step up for charity event... in stilettos!
THREE local charities will benefit from the efforts of some brave men this June when they take a run up Dublin Street in a pair of stilettos.
Green light for two new schools
CARLOW Vocational and Institute of Further Education were given the go ahead on Friday for the construction of two new schools.
Volunteer centre urges public to 'Give it a Try'
CARLOW Volunteer Centre is calling on the community to set up a 'Give It A Try' initiative for this year's volunteering week, which takes place from May 13 to 19.
Youth Service offers children affordable summer camp places
CARLOW Regional Youth Service offers a number of programmes to young people aged eight – 23 years this summer.
Mobile home fire claims life of Cecil
THE communities of Hacketstown and Knockanna were saddened at the weekend when a well known local character lost his life in a fire broke that out in his mobile home.
Public meeting on job opportunities
A PUBLIC meeting to identify job creation opportunities is being held in the Institute of Technology Carlow on Thursday at 7.15pm.
Suppliers part of Centra's own brand launch
FIVE Centra stores throughout Carlow are celebrating Centra's biggest product launch in its 34-year history this week. Ireland's leading convenience retailer officially launched its bright new own brand range of over 900 products with three suppliers coming from the Carlow region.
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Lads' hair today, gone tomorrow!
THINGS got hairy in Eire Og Clubhouse when members and players rallied together to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Eateries clean up at awards night
LOCAL restaurants took a bite out of the awards when top notch dining in Carlow was celebrated at the Irish Restaurant awards in Dublin on Tuesday night.
Washington honour for volunteer of the year Orla
A CARLOW teenager who was named Ireland's youth volunteer of the year after raising more than €40,000 for charity was celebrated for her hard work and commitment at a special community awards ceremony in Washington at the weekend.
Man found not guilty of manslaughter
A CARLOW man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the manslaughter of a married couple in a Kilkenny road crash.
Horror collision claims two lives
COMMUNITIES around Carlow were shocked and saddened at the weekend following a fatal road traffic collision between a car and a minivan in Bagenalstown that claimed the lives of two people and injured others.
Three is the magic number
A CARLOW couple who fought the odds is celebrating this week after bringing home the latest addition to their family, a set of triplets.
Crazy cross county chase
Carlow youths tried to evade capture by throwing copper tanks, diesel drums and tools into the path of a garda patrol car during a high-speed chase on Friday.
Mobile home fire claims life of Cecil
THE communities of Hacketstown and Knockanna were saddened at the weekend when a well known local character lost his life in a fire broke that out in his mobile home.
Spillane attends job creation talk
A public meeting to identify job creation opportunities is being held in the Institute of Technology Carlow on April 25 at 7.15pm. This is part of a nationwide series of events being organised by The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA). The Commission was set up to provide research information to the medium term economic development of rural areas for the period 2025.
Renowned accommodation guide features three hotels
Three Carlow hotels are featured in the 2013 Be Our Guest guide.
Three is the magic number
A CARLOW couple who fought the odds is celebrating this week after bringing home the latest addition to their family, a set of triplets.
Eateries clean up at awards night
LOCAL restaurants took a bite out of the awards when top notch dining in Carlow was celebrated at the Irish Restaurant awards in Dublin on Tuesday night.
Lads' hair today, gone tomorrow!
THINGS got hairy in Eire Og Clubhouse when members and players rallied together to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Man stabbed in head during wedding brawl
A man was stabbed in the head during a brawl involving up to 40 people at a wedding in the Dolmen Hotel, the second time in less than three months such a row has occurred.
Crazy cross county chase
Carlow youths tried to evade capture by throwing copper tanks, diesel drums and tools into the path of a garda patrol car during a high-speed chase on Friday.
Ballynoe House price drops to €1.25 million
A Georgian house set on 50 acres at Ardattin is on the market with an asking price of €1.25 million, more than €2.5 million less than it was valued at five years ago.
Marion's late strike gives Carlow glory!
SUCCESS for Carlow camogie continued to grow last weekend as they claimed the Division 4 league title in fine style.
Turbo javelin treat for Ardattin
Boys and girls U-11 will take part in a new event called turbo javelin in the first stage of the Carlow Track and Field Championships U-7 to U-11 in Ardattin on Friday evening next, May 10 at 6.30pm.
Athletic club
Athletic training every Friday from 6pm to 7pm in the grounds of Presentation De La Salle College. No charge and all are welcome. Cal Kathleen on 085 7816733 or Sean on 085 7648331.
Third title for super Thomas
Coolgreany native Thomas O'Rafferty was presented with the overall Winners Cup from Carlow Car Club Championship for the third year in a row recently.
High hopes hit Lilywhite rocks
SCORING 3-7 in the second half would win a lot of games, but it wasn't enough for Carlow Minor hurlers as they came up two points short to Kildare before bowing out of the Electric Ireland Leinster Minor hurling championship at Dr. Cullen Park on Saturday.
Coyotes named club of the year
The Carlow Coyotes ladies rugby team just keep on winning and there appears to be no way in the world to stop them.
Reunited with her family after 87 years
A CARLOW woman has been reunited with her long last family after 87 years.
Market is held every Friday
Market is held every Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon in Askea parish Centre.
Green light for two new schools
CARLOW Vocational and Institute of Further Education were given the go ahead on Friday for the construction of two new schools.
Guys urged to step up for charity event... in stilettos!
THREE local charities will benefit from the efforts of some brave men this June when they take a run up Dublin Street in a pair of stilettos.
Volunteer centre urges public to 'Give it a Try'
CARLOW Volunteer Centre is calling on the community to set up a 'Give It A Try' initiative for this year's volunteering week, which takes place from May 13 to 19.
Family man Niall was a true gent
Carlow is mourning the loss of a true gentleman after the death of Niall (Bob) Healy on April 8.
Film highlights plight of carers
A NEW campaign has been launch to help highlight the plight of more than 2,000 family carers in Carlow that have been hit by cut backs.
Well done to the Colaiste
Well done to the Colaiste Eoin team who won the Mental Health Public Speaking Competition on Saturday 27th April in Trinity College, Dublin.
Exhibition to mark Mike's Rás success
As hundreds cycle in to town later this month a new exhibition will be launched in Carlow County Museum to mark the 40th anniversary of local man Mike O'Donaghue winning Ireland's great bike race the Rás Tailteann in 1973.
Tractor nuts come to Borris
HUNDREDS of tractor nuts from all over Ireland and abroad will descend on the quaint village of Borris in Co. Carlow on May 11 and May 12 for the 10th annual Tractor Nuts Festival.
College in race for positive mental health
The race was on at the Institute of Technology Carlow last week as the Department of Science and Health launched the 'Race for Positive Mental Health and Suicide Awareness'.
'There is care for cancer patients'
The chairperson of the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team has hit out at a suggestion that there are no facilities for people with cancer in Carlow at the minute.
Founding father of USA and a tragic Hollywood actor among 'greats' in new book
GREAT people from Carlow including a founding father of the United States, publisher, duelist, scientist and actor are all remembered in a new Irish biography that celebrates Irish men and women through the ages.
Youth Service offers children affordable summer camp places
CARLOW Regional Youth Service offers a number of programmes to young people aged eight – 23 years this summer.
Ardattin National School are holding a school Fete
Ardattin National School are holding a School Fete on Sunday, 16th June from 2 pm. We will have music, bbq, Irish dancing, cake sale, games, stalls, bouncy castle and much much more. Hope to see you there!
RTE star records handsome profit
Carlow presenter Kathryn Thomas' company generated profits of €28,523 last year.
All set for a summer of Gaeilge
There will be plenty of Irish based activities in Carlow this summer as Glor Cheatharlach has launched its summer programme.
Fair play! soap stars pour their hearts out for charity volunteers
The tables were turned for Irish Heart Foundation Carlow volunteers when surprise helpers Fair City's Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O'Brien gave up their time to greet volunteers from Tullow with a hearty cuppa as they arrived for the annual briefing on the charity's May Happy Hearts Appeal.
