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<p>Lara and Bryan Duignan at the World Transplant Games in Dresden in 2025.</p>

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Lara happy to give back to charity in marathon

Lara Duignan, who is from Palatine and works as a GP nurse at The Oaks Family Practice in Carlow town, is preparing to run her first full marathon on 25 October in gratitude for the transplant her husband Bryan received in 2006.

One month in jail for man who abused gardaí

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One month in jail for man who abused gardaí

The court first heard from Garda Butler, who said that on 22 May at 11.42am he was on patrol with another officer when they observed a male on an e-scooter driving the wrong way on Old Dublin Road.

St Mullins end quarter-century wait for U14 'A' title

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St Mullins end quarter-century wait for U14 'A' title

St Mullins bridged a gap of almost quarter of a century when they overcame Bagenalstown Gaels to win their first U14 ‘A’ Hurling Championship in 24 years.

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Hairdressers come up trumps in competition

Hairdressers come up trumps in competition

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Insurance lapse was ‘obvious mistake’, Carlow judge said

Insurance lapse was ‘obvious mistake’, Carlow judge said

News

Founding member of Carlow Lions Club, Joe Costigan was a much-loved family man who cared deeply for those in his community

Founding member of Carlow Lions Club, Joe Costigan was a much-loved family man who cared deeply for those in his community

JOSEPH (Joe) Costigan, Lacken Rise, Carlow, formerly of Rathnapish, Carlow and a native of Borris Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully in the care of St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny on Sunday 6 September.

Man insists he was asleep when gardaí called to his home as part of his bail conditions

Man insists he was asleep when gardaí called to his home as part of his bail conditions

Hacketstown bids fond farewell to firefighter Frankie after 28 years

Hacketstown bids fond farewell to firefighter Frankie after 28 years

An Gairdín Beo in Carlow hive of activity for harvest day

An Gairdín Beo in Carlow hive of activity for harvest day

Solicitor Philip Meagher used client cash to fund Forest Fest music event, court hears

Solicitor Philip Meagher used client cash to fund Forest Fest music event, court hears

Sport

Amond wonder strike boosts Waterford's bid to beat the drop

Amond wonder strike boosts Waterford's bid to beat the drop

A spectacular overhead kick by Pádraig Amond set Waterford on their way to a dramatic and crucial win over Galway United

Michéal Ryan – A cavelier camán wielder of style and steel

Michéal Ryan – A cavelier camán wielder of style and steel

CK keep qualification hopes alive after tough local derby

CK keep qualification hopes alive after tough local derby

Born to Row: World Gold for O’Brien in Slovenia

Born to Row: World Gold for O’Brien in Slovenia

New walking track opened in Carlow Rugby Club

New walking track opened in Carlow Rugby Club

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Children and young people from Carlow presented with gifts from Slovenia

Children and young people from Carlow presented with gifts from Slovenia

PUPILS and participants from St Laserian's School, Holy Angels Day Care Centre and the Delta Centre in Carlow town were delighted to receive a selection of gifts and traditional treats from Slovenia during the Entente Florale Europe Awards which ...

Musical youth show is the ‘start of something big’

Musical youth show is the ‘start of something big’

All sorts of wonderful engines on display at 44th Fenagh steam rally

All sorts of wonderful engines on display at 44th Fenagh steam rally

Class of 2026 in Tullow Community School host their debs ball

Class of 2026 in Tullow Community School host their debs ball

Four-legged horse power raises funds for Carlow charity

Four-legged horse power raises funds for Carlow charity

Whats On

Fun and fabulous prizes promised at table quiz in Carlow town

Fun and fabulous prizes promised at table quiz in Carlow town

A TABLE quiz that promises to be nailbiting but fun is taking place in The Barracks, Carlow on Wednesday 25 November.

Free event on the trials and tribulations of menopause

Free event on the trials and tribulations of menopause

Carlow Lions Club auction on Thursday in Seven Oaks

Carlow Lions Club auction on Thursday in Seven Oaks

Hidden Hearth Festival: A Different Kind of Festival

Hidden Hearth Festival: A Different Kind of Festival

First ‘Holisticon Wellness Expo’ to take place this Sunday

First ‘Holisticon Wellness Expo’ to take place this Sunday

Life

Style Counsel: All aboard the camo revival train!

Style Counsel: All aboard the camo revival train!

Camo is the last of the Y2K revival trends to hit the catwalks and the street. The Spice Girls’ Mel B, All Saints and Destiny’s Child are just three of the late 1990s/early 2000s bands that totally embraced camouflage print.

Bernadette Brennan remembered with immense love and gratitude by Narraghmore community

Bernadette Brennan remembered with immense love and gratitude by Narraghmore community

Edel bursting with ideas as fashion column gets makeover

Edel bursting with ideas as fashion column gets makeover

Fodder clinic at Oak Park tomorrow

Fodder clinic at Oak Park tomorrow

Thousands attend 80th Tullow show

Thousands attend 80th Tullow show

Opinion

Fr Paddy Byrne: October traditional time of heightened devotion to rosary

Fr Paddy Byrne: October traditional time of heightened devotion to rosary

AS WE begin the month of October, I pray that we will all be nourished with great hope and peace. I found the recent visit by Pope Leo to France extremely inspiring.

Opinion: Government staring down the barrel if economic bubble bursts

Opinion: Government staring down the barrel if economic bubble bursts

Why St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ still inspires millions

Why St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ still inspires millions

Government needs to prioritise PAYE workers and OAPs

Government needs to prioritise PAYE workers and OAPs

Fr Mychal Judge remembered 25 years after the 9/11 attacks

Fr Mychal Judge remembered 25 years after the 9/11 attacks

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Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

Bramley's Jewellers, Carlow, celebrates 80 Years!

Celebrating 80 years of craftsmanship, tradition and timeless elegance.

Bringing better hearing to the heart of the community

Bringing better hearing to the heart of the community

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring

Perigus Energy makes over €200,000 available for communities in Carlow

Perigus Energy makes over €200,000 available for communities in Carlow

The Sandymount Hotel: a family owned hotel, a stone's throw from the Aviva

The Sandymount Hotel: a family owned hotel, a stone's throw from the Aviva

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