Hi °C | Lo °C Minister opens new energy agency office
The new office for the Carlow Kilkenny Energy Agency was officially opened this week by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan.
'Dyson' scammers active in Carlow
Scam artists are targeting the Carlow area to charge up to €150 for service work on Dyson hoovers.
Fishermen attacked by gang on Burrin
Three local fishermen were lucky to escape with their lives when they were attacked by a group of around 15 men as they fished along the river Burrin on Thursday evening.
Slight fall in planning applications in Carlow
There has been a slight fall in planning applications made in Carlow since last year.
An order committed to a town's needs
Saturday, May 18, was a day of great rejoicing in the community when the Presentation Sisters were joined by past pupils and local people to celebrate their 175th Anniversary in the town.
Man charged with ten counts of burglary
A Dublin man was charged with ten counts of burglary after being arrested following an hour-long chase.
Changes to local electoral boundaries
Carlow will lose twelve local councillors when it is divided up in to two electoral areas instead of five in a shakeup of electoral areas.
Contact us
Channing House, Upper Row Street,
Co Wexford
Tel: 053 9140100
Fax 053 9140192
front.office@peoplenews.ie
News
Man accused of harassing daughter and threatening son-in-law and an auctioneer
An 82-year-old man who was allegedly harassing his own daughter and who allegedly threatened to kill or cause serious harm to his son-in-law and also a Carlow-based auctioneer had his case adjourned until July when he appeared before Judge David Kennedy at last Tuesday's sitting of Baltinglass District Court.
Publican is charged with dangerous driving
A brother of Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, was before Baltinglass District Court last week charged in connection with a car crash last October.
Work blamed for absence
A woman who wasn't in court because of 'strenuous work commitments' had the case against her adjourned until July at last Tuesday's sitting of Baltinglass District Court.
'Dyson' scammers active in Carlow
Scam artists are targeting the Carlow area to charge up to €150 for service work on Dyson hoovers.
Minister opens new energy agency office
The new office for the Carlow Kilkenny Energy Agency was officially opened this week by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan.
Fishermen attacked by gang on Burrin
Three local fishermen were lucky to escape with their lives when they were attacked by a group of around 15 men as they fished along the river Burrin on Thursday evening.
Slight fall in planning applications in Carlow
There has been a slight fall in planning applications made in Carlow since last year.
Farmer walks away without injury after roundabout topple
A farmer had a lucky escape on Monday morning when he managed to free himself without injury from his tractor after it overturned on the N9 Powerstown roundabout.
Closing time at Clonmelsh
A number of jobs could be at risk in Carlow this week after news that a major local employer will have to cease activity at a quarry site.
An order committed to a town's needs
Saturday, May 18, was a day of great rejoicing in the community when the Presentation Sisters were joined by past pupils and local people to celebrate their 175th Anniversary in the town.
Publican is charged with dangerous driving
A brother of Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, was before Baltinglass District Court last week charged in connection with a car crash last October.
Farmer walks away without injury after roundabout topple
A farmer had a lucky escape on Monday morning when he managed to free himself without injury from his tractor after it overturned on the N9 Powerstown roundabout.
Twelve schools receive green flags
Eco friendly pupils will have their hard work rewarded this week when 12 Carlow schools receive a green flag .
Man accused of harassing daughter and threatening son-in-law and an auctioneer
An 82-year-old man who was allegedly harassing his own daughter and who allegedly threatened to kill or cause serious harm to his son-in-law and also a Carlow-based auctioneer had his case adjourned until July when he appeared before Judge David Kennedy at last Tuesday's sitting of Baltinglass District Court.
Work blamed for absence
A woman who wasn't in court because of 'strenuous work commitments' had the case against her adjourned until July at last Tuesday's sitting of Baltinglass District Court.
Man accused of harassing daughter and threatening son-in-law and an auctioneer
An 82-year-old man who was allegedly harassing his own daughter and who allegedly threatened to kill or cause serious harm to his son-in-law and also a Carlow-based auctioneer had his case adjourned until July when he appeared before Judge David Kennedy at last Tuesday's sitting of Baltinglass District Court.
St. Mary's Academy, Carlow CBS
Congratulations to our Senior Athletes who won coveted gold All Ireland medals in the All Ireland Schools Athletics Finals in Tullamore last Saturday. Marcus Lawler signed off on a remarkable schools career when winning the 100m, the 200m in record times and leading classmates Tom Shiel, Adam Murphy and Eoin Lowry to winning the 4x100 metres relay.
News from Clonmore GFC
SFL Div 4: Clonmore 6-20 Old Leighlin 4-1: The Juniors had a convincing win over Old Leighlin's 3rd team in the sunshine at Ballinaboley last Wednesday evening. Collie McGrath was in flying form and scored five early points to help Clonmore lead by 0-8 to 0-0 on 15 minutes.
Confident Carlow prepare to take on Dublin under-21 hurlers
After a glorious week of championship weather Carlow are now due a championship win after a disappointing year so far.
Parkville celebrate successful year
Mount Wolsley proved to be a wonderful setting for the 35th anniversary of Parkville United soccer club and the head table was littered with trophies as the 200 or so guests sat down for a top quality meal before master of ceremonies Brendan Hennessy got proceedings underway and introduced chairman Larry Earle to address the past and present members of the club as well as some special guests.
Daly stars for Ireland at Junior World Cup
The Irish under-20's secured a comfortable 46-3 victory over Fiji at the Stade de la Rabine as they continued their fine start to the Junior World Cup.
Talented artists given winners' jerseys in An Post Ras contest
Four pupils received a winner's jersey on the podium at the An Post Ras for their art entries.
Askea -- all the news
Market is held every Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon in Askea parish Centre.
Local notes -- all the news
There was great excitement and a full house for this 10th anniversary celebration of the formation of the Kenya Helpers Association in Ballon NS on Friday, 31st May.
Funds for new-look St. Mary's
St Mary's NS in Bagenalstown is to receive funding for a whole new school.
Thanks for tractor run support
The Bowes & Kelly families would like to thank all who supported them in the third annual Trish's Tractor Run.
Parkville Lotto
The following are the results of the Lotto Draw on 6th June 2013. Numbers drawn were - 6, 13, 15 and 18. There was no winner of the €12,600 jackpot. Celebratory Lucky Dip Winners were as follows: €100 - Fergus, C/o John Whelan, €100 - Ciara and John Watchorn, C/o John Whelan and €100 - Suzanne and Pauline, C/o John Whelan. Next week's jackpot is worth €5,800 and your continued support is very much appreciated.
'Hear' clinic
A mobile hearing clinic will be available at The Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, on Wednesday, June 12, providing hearing screenings free of charge as part of the Carers' Association Regional Outing. The state-of-the-art mobile hearing clinic is conducted by leading healthcare specialist Hidden Hearing.
Allotment and garden to open in July
Councillors welcomed news of the official opening in July of Carlow town's first allotment and community garden project.
All invited to limber up for Eigse Mile
Primary school pupils, seniors and everyone with an interest in running is invited along to the St Laurence O'Toole track this Thursday, June 13, for the Eigse Mile event.
Time to smell the roses at Altamont Gardens
Take to the gardens and enjoy the roses at Altamont next week.
Veteran rose and escort
In conjunction with the Gathering Weekend 19th to 21st July, Bennekerry Senior Citizens' Committee and Bennekerry Active Retirement Association are planning to hold a Veteran rose and Escort competition on Sunday 21st July in Duckett's Grove at 3pm.
Valerie finds the recipe for success
A Carlow woman has cooked her way to success thanks to a family recipe.
Town enters 'Pride' competition for first time in almost a decade
Carlow town has entered the Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place 2013 awards for the first time in almost ten years.
GrabOne Deals
Students to premiere new short movie 'CEOL' at GB Shaw Theatre
A group of young students, who rallied the help of local undertakers, gardai, musicians and actors for a film that they shot around Carlow, will premiere their work in the GB Shaw Theatre this week.
New choir are tuning up for first concert
A new adult choir that grew from a Carlow Active Retired intergenerational project will hold their first concert on Saturday, June 8.
Polish childen enjoy a traditional get-together
A Polish tradition of celebrating International Children's day was alive and well in Carlow.
Fiona's story to be read on radio
A Carlow author has had her short story selected from 634 entries to make the shortlist of the RTE radio Francis MacManus Short Story Competition 2013.
Design students showcase talent
Design students from Carlow showcased their work and ideas the Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD) Graduate Show 'Odyssey' when it opened at the college's Carlow Street campus.
Nicky Byrne on stage for History Festival
Nicky Byrne from Westlife will take to the stage in Carlow this weekend but in an unexpected role.
