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<p>The system for paying free legal aid to solicitors must be updated </p>

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Opinion: Criminal legal aid must be fair to defendants and taxpayers

I DON'T often agree with “solutions” put forward by government ministers to solve perceived overpayments for various schemes, but in the case where the justice minister has decided to scrap the old criminal free legal aid scheme, or whatever its ...

One month in prison for dangerous driving

courts

One month in prison for dangerous driving

A CARLOW man received a one-month prison sentence for dangerous driving at a recent sitting of Carlow District Court On 24 May 2025, gardaí received a report of a road traffic collision in Carlow town.

Free concert and theatre series to be held in Carlow Methodist Church

whats on

Free concert and theatre series to be held in Carlow Methodist Church

CARLOW people are about to enjoy a series of free concerts and theatre pieces, thanks to the local council and the Methodist community as part of a Carlow Beo! initiative.

news

Carlow fire service adds new all-terrain vehicle to tackle wildfires

Carlow fire service adds new all-terrain vehicle to tackle wildfires

news

Roads policing operation begins tomorrow

Roads policing operation begins tomorrow

News

New study reveals hidden mental health toll on farm families

New study reveals hidden mental health toll on farm families

A NEW study has revealed the unseen or overlooked mental health struggles faced by Irish farm family members, including partners, parents and children.

Man arrested following burglary of business on Kilkenny Road

Man arrested following burglary of business on Kilkenny Road

House in Rathbawn broken into

House in Rathbawn broken into

Roadworks equipment stolen in Tinryland

Roadworks equipment stolen in Tinryland

Man pleaded guilty to strangling former partner and hitting her across the head with a bottle

Man pleaded guilty to strangling former partner and hitting her across the head with a bottle

Sport

Goals prove the difference as Bagenalstown Gaels see off Grange

Goals prove the difference as Bagenalstown Gaels see off Grange

Paddy McDonnell, Jamie Clarke and Robbie Kane scored the goals that were the difference as Bagenalstown Gaels beat Grange in the Michael Lyng Motors Senior Football Championship

Burke believes in his players

Burke believes in his players

Pal denied impressive win by late Rathvilly equaliser

Pal denied impressive win by late Rathvilly equaliser

Carlow stand on the brink of history with perfect season in sight

Carlow stand on the brink of history with perfect season in sight

Mohan thrilled for former team-mates

Mohan thrilled for former team-mates

community

Mary Doyle was known for her kindness, her great cooking and her love of fashion

Mary Doyle was known for her kindness, her great cooking and her love of fashion

The former Mary Murphy was born into a farming family in Tullow, Co Carlow on 2 September 1941, daughter of Jimmy and Annie (née Byrne) Murphy.

Tullow fun run raises €1,700 for marathon charity fund

Tullow fun run raises €1,700 for marathon charity fund

Tony’s sean nós CD is ‘keeping the past alive’

Tony’s sean nós CD is ‘keeping the past alive’

Three Carlow ambulance service stalwarts retire after combined 100 years of service

Three Carlow ambulance service stalwarts retire after combined 100 years of service

Great turnout for Ballinabranna road run fundraiser

Great turnout for Ballinabranna road run fundraiser

Whats On

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE REGIONS LARGEST SUMMER YOUTH MUSICAL

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE REGIONS LARGEST SUMMER YOUTH MUSICAL

Almost 70 young people to take to the stage and behind the scenes as We Will Rock You comes to VISUAL Carlow this August After months of auditions, rehearsals and hard work, tickets are now officially on sale for We Will Rock You 2026, an exciting ...

80th Tullow Show is launched by Instagram star Katie Larkin

80th Tullow Show is launched by Instagram star Katie Larkin

Memorial walk for Andrea on Saturday in Ballon

Memorial walk for Andrea on Saturday in Ballon

Art, music, theatre and plenty of shenanigans in upcoming Carlow Fringe Arts Festival

Art, music, theatre and plenty of shenanigans in upcoming Carlow Fringe Arts Festival

Garden festival gets royal seal of approval

Garden festival gets royal seal of approval

Life

Carlow farmers encouraged to apply for support to improve safety

Carlow farmers encouraged to apply for support to improve safety

Farming accounts for almost 40% of all workplace fatalities in the past decade

New art installation of giant colouring page in St Laserian’s Cathedral

New art installation of giant colouring page in St Laserian’s Cathedral

Carlow farmers need clarity to manage shift to climate neutrality - report

Carlow farmers need clarity to manage shift to climate neutrality - report

Cairdeas artists were flying high with ‘Murmurations’ show in Visual Carlow

Cairdeas artists were flying high with ‘Murmurations’ show in Visual Carlow

1926 census reveals difficult life of Carlow women

1926 census reveals difficult life of Carlow women

Opinion

We must find a way to support small outlets in Co Carlow

We must find a way to support small outlets in Co Carlow

ONCE upon a time, there was a ‘corner shop’ on practically every street in any town or village in the country.

The legal lottery of being chosen for jury service

The legal lottery of being chosen for jury service

Why are Irish energy bills still so high when oil prices are falling?

Why are Irish energy bills still so high when oil prices are falling?

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

Sponsored

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring The decision by the owners of Fine Framers to retire has created a rare opportunity for an entrepreneur to acquire a well-established and profitable local business.

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

Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) a new standard in professional dental cleaning at Carlow Dental Centre

Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) a new standard in professional dental cleaning at Carlow Dental Centre

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

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