http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/minister-opens-new-energy-agency-office-29334986.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/minister-opens-new-energy-agency-office-29334986.html The new office for the Carlow Kilkenny Energy Agency was officially opened this week by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/dyson-scammers-active-in-carlow-29334970.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/dyson-scammers-active-in-carlow-29334970.html Scam artists are targeting the Carlow area to charge up to €150 for service work on Dyson hoovers. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/fishermen-attacked-by-gang-on-burrin-29334968.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/fishermen-attacked-by-gang-on-burrin-29334968.html 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. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/slight-fall-in-planning-applications-in-carlow-29334993.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/slight-fall-in-planning-applications-in-carlow-29334993.html There has been a slight fall in planning applications made in Carlow since last year. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/askea-all-the-news-29335001.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/askea-all-the-news-29335001.html Market is held every Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon in Askea parish Centre. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/local-notes-all-the-news-29335002.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/local-notes-all-the-news-29335002.html 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. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/funds-for-newlook-st-marys-29334992.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/funds-for-newlook-st-marys-29334992.html St Mary's NS in Bagenalstown is to receive funding for a whole new school. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/allotment-and-garden-to-open-in-july-29334974.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/allotment-and-garden-to-open-in-july-29334974.html Councillors welcomed news of the official opening in July of Carlow town's first allotment and community garden project. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/all-invited-to-limber-up-for-eigse-mile-29334975.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/all-invited-to-limber-up-for-eigse-mile-29334975.html 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. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/new-pool-opens-29334989.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/new-pool-opens-29334989.html Bagenalstown Swimming Pool is now open for the summer season until late August. Swimming classes for children and adults available on alternate weeks throughout June and July, commencing June 17. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/a-day-to-remember-29334982.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/a-day-to-remember-29334982.html Record-breaking crowds turned out to celebrate the opening weekend of Eigse. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/time-to-smell-the-roses-at-altamont-gardens-29334983.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/time-to-smell-the-roses-at-altamont-gardens-29334983.html Take to the gardens and enjoy the roses at Altamont next week. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/thanks-for-tractor-run-support-29334988.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/thanks-for-tractor-run-support-29334988.html The Bowes & Kelly families would like to thank all who supported them in the third annual Trish's Tractor Run. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/veteran-rose-and-escort-29334990.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/veteran-rose-and-escort-29334990.html 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. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/parkville-lotto-29334991.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/parkville-lotto-29334991.html 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. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/events-to-mark-adult-literacy-29334984.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/events-to-mark-adult-literacy-29334984.html There will be treasure hunts in Bagenalstown library, storytelling in Tullow and a poster competition in Carlow to celebrate and promote reading and learning as part of the National Adult's Literacy Service campaign on Tuesday, June 11. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/students-to-premiere-new-short-movie-ceol-at-gb-shaw-theatre-29334987.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/students-to-premiere-new-short-movie-ceol-at-gb-shaw-theatre-29334987.html 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. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/new-choir-are-tuning-up-for-first-concert-29334985.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/new-choir-are-tuning-up-for-first-concert-29334985.html A new adult choir that grew from a Carlow Active Retired intergenerational project will hold their first concert on Saturday, June 8. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/fionas-story-to-be-read-on-radio-29334969.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/fionas-story-to-be-read-on-radio-29334969.html 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. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/design-students-showcase-talent-29334976.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/design-students-showcase-talent-29334976.html 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. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/valerie-finds-the-recipe-for-success-29334973.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/lifestyle/valerie-finds-the-recipe-for-success-29334973.html A Carlow woman has cooked her way to success thanks to a family recipe. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/polish-childen-enjoy-a-traditional-gettogether-29334972.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/entertainment/polish-childen-enjoy-a-traditional-gettogether-29334972.html A Polish tradition of celebrating International Children's day was alive and well in Carlow. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/hear-clinic-29334998.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/localnotes/hear-clinic-29334998.html 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. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/publican-is-charged-with-dangerous-driving-29334996.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/publican-is-charged-with-dangerous-driving-29334996.html 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. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/work-blamed-for-absence-29334995.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlowpeople/news/work-blamed-for-absence-29334995.html 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. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:01 +0100