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<p>Evan Fitzgerald, from Kiltegan in Co Wicklow, who died in a shooting incident at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow on 1 June 2025. Photo credit: Family handout/An Garda Siochana/PA Wire</p>

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Gardaí did not commit offence in responding to Fitzgerald shooting, says Fiosrú

The 22-year-old died from self-inflicted wounds on 1 June 2025

Funding approved for domestic violence refuge in Carlow town

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Funding approved for domestic violence refuge in Carlow town

The new refuge is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2028

King Alexander delivers Galway Plate glory for Team Closutton

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King Alexander delivers Galway Plate glory for Team Closutton

King Alexander emerged from the shadows of some more fancied stablemates to claim a thrilling victory in the Tote Galway Plate at Ballybrit on Wednesday evening, handing Willie Mullins another success in Ireland's most coveted summer jumps prize and ...

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WRC awards compensation to eight more Lazy River employees

WRC awards compensation to eight more Lazy River employees

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Roads policing operation begins tomorrow

Roads policing operation begins tomorrow

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Community mourns death of local businessman

Community mourns death of local businessman

THE local agricultural community and beyond is in mourning following the death of well-known local businessman Charlie Wynne last week.

Clean up of illegal camp in Carlow town will cost €10k

Clean up of illegal camp in Carlow town will cost €10k

Carlow man who raped teenager is jailed for six years

Carlow man who raped teenager is jailed for six years

Tullow stylist to fly the flag for Ireland at London hair awards

Tullow stylist to fly the flag for Ireland at London hair awards

Family seeks financial support after father of two young girls diagnosed with multiple cancers

Family seeks financial support after father of two young girls diagnosed with multiple cancers

Sport

Anticipation rising in Round 3

Anticipation rising in Round 3

A preview of all the upcoming games this weekend in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships.

Kealy and Nolan strike gold at Morton Stadium

Kealy and Nolan strike gold at Morton Stadium

Rapid-fire start helps St Pats overcome battling Ballon

Rapid-fire start helps St Pats overcome battling Ballon

Kelly delighted to win back-to-back All-Island Cups

Kelly delighted to win back-to-back All-Island Cups

Callinan's Carlow connection to Mayo's magic

Callinan's Carlow connection to Mayo's magic

community

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

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

There are 28 charities on the list this year

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

Vehicle run for Carlow day care centre was a ‘fantastic success’

Vehicle run for Carlow day care centre was a ‘fantastic success’

Whats On

80th Tullow Show is launched by Instagram star Katie Larkin

80th Tullow Show is launched by Instagram star Katie Larkin

The show takes place on Sunday 16 August

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

Tournament in memory of Baltinglass goalie Pauric takes place this Sunday

Tournament in memory of Baltinglass goalie Pauric takes place this Sunday

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

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

Hot topic: when did saunas get to be so popular in Ireland?

Hot topic: when did saunas get to be so popular in Ireland?

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

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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

A terrace serves pizza in the summer months

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

FINDERS – A chilling supernatural thriller set in 1990s Ireland by Carlow author Thomas Noctor

FINDERS – A chilling supernatural thriller set in 1990s Ireland by Carlow author Thomas Noctor

Navigate the new BER changes with trusted local experts and maximise your SEAI grants with 2eva

Navigate the new BER changes with trusted local experts and maximise your SEAI grants with 2eva

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