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Council to spend €24,000 on painting Tullow Street buildings

OVER the course of 2026, Carlow Co Council will spend €24,000 on painting buildings on Tullow Street and Staplestown Road, continuing the success of the Streetscape Enhancement Scheme.

Nurney and Ballykillen national schools win prestigious art competition

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Nurney and Ballykillen national schools win prestigious art competition

PUPILS and teachers at Our Lady’s NS, Nurney and Baile An Chuilinn NS have been named junior and senior county winners, respectively, of the prestigious national art competition Someone Like Me.

College reality shock: why thousands of Irish students drop out after first year

opinion

College reality shock: why thousands of Irish students drop out after first year

EASTER is early this year, after which, you could say, the academic year is more or less busted for another year.

news

Man assaulted in Carlow town yesterday, Saturday

Man assaulted in Carlow town yesterday, Saturday

your community

Carlow student James is ‘solicitor of future’

Carlow student James is ‘solicitor of future’

News

Gardaí found Carlow man passed out in KFC meal, court told

Gardaí found Carlow man passed out in KFC meal, court told

A CARLOW man was fined €550 at Carlow District Court after being found guilty of two public order offences for public intoxication.

€500,000 earmarked for injury unit

€500,000 earmarked for injury unit

Man stole over €1,300 worth of tiles from Bagenalstown business, Carlow court heard

Man stole over €1,300 worth of tiles from Bagenalstown business, Carlow court heard

Stole candles and child’s toy from Mr Price, Carlow court told

Stole candles and child’s toy from Mr Price, Carlow court told

‘Lack of support for teachers and SNAs overwhelming’ Carlow parents at local event

‘Lack of support for teachers and SNAs overwhelming’ Carlow parents at local event

Sport

Promotion party put on hold

Promotion party put on hold

Carlow's bid to be promoted from Division 3 now rests on the final round game at home to Leitrim after they fell to defeat at home to London

Cheltenham: Mullins and Townend deliver unprecedented fifth Gold Cup victory

Cheltenham: Mullins and Townend deliver unprecedented fifth Gold Cup victory

Kelly sisters to meet for second time in a week

Kelly sisters to meet for second time in a week

Cheltenham: Mullins wins again as Dinoblue becomes first dual winner of the Grade Two Mares’ Chase

Cheltenham: Mullins wins again as Dinoblue becomes first dual winner of the Grade Two Mares’ Chase

Cheltenham: 50/1 Apolon De Charnie hands Mullins a record-equally win

Cheltenham: 50/1 Apolon De Charnie hands Mullins a record-equally win

community

Kiltegan Senior Citizens party

Kiltegan Senior Citizens party

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St Fiacc’s NS win ‘best script’ at Fís film awards

St Fiacc’s NS win ‘best script’ at Fís film awards

Over 9,000 students availing of free meals in County Carlow

Over 9,000 students availing of free meals in County Carlow

Schools receive windfalls of €750 each from Kildavin Clonegal GAA club

Schools receive windfalls of €750 each from Kildavin Clonegal GAA club

St Brigid still working her magic in Carlow and beyond

St Brigid still working her magic in Carlow and beyond

Whats On

Free lecture to reveal Carlow county's hidden history

Free lecture to reveal Carlow county's hidden history

A LANDMARK illustrated lecture on Co Carlow’s history from the medieval gaelic era to the modern day will take place in the Seven Oaks hotel on Thursday with free admission and is open to all.

Brave the Shave event set for Carlow town ahead of mental health fundraiser concert

Brave the Shave event set for Carlow town ahead of mental health fundraiser concert

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

Free lecture on St Columbanus in college tonight

Free lecture on St Columbanus in college tonight

Carlow artist Ciara McNally launches debut EP ‘Ivory’

Carlow artist Ciara McNally launches debut EP ‘Ivory’

Life

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Our new Sudoku minigame is suitable for all levels, including beginners

Burning love: when did safe sex go out of style? asks SETU student Kayla Reilly

Burning love: when did safe sex go out of style? asks SETU student Kayla Reilly

Bernard hit the bullseye when he opened Carlow’s Club D’Art

Bernard hit the bullseye when he opened Carlow’s Club D’Art

Exceptional 57-Acre Residential & Agricultural Opportunity in Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny

Exceptional 57-Acre Residential & Agricultural Opportunity in Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny

Acergrove: Spacious country home on 1.65 acres hits market in Stradbally

Acergrove: Spacious country home on 1.65 acres hits market in Stradbally

Opinion

How to stay young at heart: reflections on ageing, joy and acceptance

How to stay young at heart: reflections on ageing, joy and acceptance

AMERICAN stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author George Carlin, at age 102, offered the following wisdom that is deeply relevant for us all. If you don’t read this to the very end, you have lost a day in your life.

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

Pope Leo XIV’s Lent 2026 message: why listening matters as much as fasting

Pope Leo XIV’s Lent 2026 message: why listening matters as much as fasting

Opinion: We are skinflints when it comes to tipping

Opinion: We are skinflints when it comes to tipping

Planting seeds of hope: A spring reflection on faith and renewal

Planting seeds of hope: A spring reflection on faith and renewal

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Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

Talbot Hotel Carlow has recently been awarded QEP (Quality Employer Programme) Certification from the Irish Hotels Federation, further cementing its reputation as an outstanding employer within the Irish hospitality industry.

Double your revenue, build a stronger business, lead a stronger region

Double your revenue, build a stronger business, lead a stronger region

The Van Centre at Dooley Motors Driving your business forward for 2026

The Van Centre at Dooley Motors Driving your business forward for 2026

Caterboss Partners with Local Restaurants to Help New Food Start Ups Thrive in Carlow

Caterboss Partners with Local Restaurants to Help New Food Start Ups Thrive in Carlow

Christmas Parties at Talbot Hotel Carlow

Christmas Parties at Talbot Hotel Carlow

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