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Volunteer Orla meets 'Usual Suspect' Spacey
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey met with a Carlow teenager to congratulate her on raising thousands of euro for charity and overcoming cancer.
'Heads held high'
From Carlow town to the bright lights of the Eurovision stage, local dancer and choreographer Ciarán Keating, was the man behind the dance routines for this year's Irish entry.
Volunteer Orla meets 'Usual Suspect' Spacey
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey met with a Carlow teenager to congratulate her on raising thousands of euro for charity and overcoming cancer.
'Quirky' recipe bags student a spot in food competition
A LOCAL student was been named as a finalist in a schools cookery competition for her quirky chicken recipe.
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.
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.
Top Oil want your snaps
Shutterbugs across Carlow are being urged to take part in the Top Oil amateur photography competition, Fueling Creativity.
School books prices slashed
A SCHOOL books company which is totally revolutionising the way children learn has slashed the price of its entire workbook series by as much a third, a welcome reprieve for hard-pressed parents across Carlow well ahead of the next school year in September.
Chef Edward launches his third cookbook
Graiguenamanagh chef, Edward Hayden will be launching his third cookbook, Food For Friends, this Friday in the Springhill Court Hotel at 8pm.
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.
'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.
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'.
Public are quick to catch on to joys of Slow Food
The second annual Slow Food International Grandmother's Day at Sandbrook House, celebrating food heritage and forgotten skills takes place on April 21.
Gaelscoil to hold first fashion show
Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairiscwill hold their first ever fashion show, as part of their 30th birthday celebrations, on Thursday, 18 April, at 8.30 pm in the Seven Oaks Hotel.
Six students painting their way to success
Six talented Carlow students have painted their way to success and won top prizes in this year's 59th Texaco Children's Art Competition.
Thousands of unlicenced dogs in Carlow
Local Dog Wardens and members of the group met with county councillors at their monthly meeting to update them on the work carried out at the division. The dog warden service covers both Carlow and Kilkenny with a pound located in Paulstown.
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Humbling support as Eist begins life
After a long journey Carlow will celebrate the grand opening of its dedicated care centre for people with cancer and their families on Wednesday.
Traffic relief 'in pipeline'
Plans are underway to help alleviate traffic on the Tullow Road approaching the Tullow Road roundabout as it experiences one of the heaviest traffic volumes in the county.
'Life' honour for Michael at natonal builders awards
Local businessman Michael Doyle received a special honour this week when he was awarded with a lifetime achievement award at the national builders awards.
Gardaí conclude 1,400km mission
Two Carlow Gardaí took on the challenge of a 14-day cycle that covered 1,400km to help raise awareness of mental health issues and assist in suicide prevention.
Popular sporting group goes the distance
CARLOW Road Cycling Club (CRCC) has been described as one of the best organised and progressive cycling clubs in Ireland. A title well earned as for almost 25 years now the club has been promoting cycling in a very professional manner.
Council questions if some businesses paying rates face household charge
Rates were yet again the topic of conversation when finances came under discussion at the recent Carlow County Council meeting.
Appeal to landowners to help stop flooding
Carlow County Council is working with land owners to help prevent flooding on Burrin Street and lands along the River Burrin following a flood in the area back in March.
Top talent for Eigse Festival
A number talents will perform in Carlow next month as part of the line up for this year's Eigse.
Great music at Fleadh festival in Leighlinbridge
Musicians will travel from all over to join in the fun at this year's Fleadh festival in Leighlinbridge.
Caught in the nick of time
Gardai swoop on gang
