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Inspection of IPAS facility on Dublin Street finds ‘red’ flags

A LARGE amount of mould was found in a bedroom at an international protection accommodation centre in Carlow town, according to an inspection by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

New probationer garda for Carlow

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New probationer garda for Carlow

CARLOW has gained an extra probationer garda after this year’s attestation ceremony at the Garda College in Templemore on Friday 1 May.

Magical Marty fires Carlow to within touching distance of McDonagh Cup Final

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Magical Marty fires Carlow to within touching distance of McDonagh Cup Final

Three late frees by Marty Kavanagh clinched a win over Down in Ballycran and leaves Carlow needing just one more win from their final two games to secure a place in the McDonagh Cup Final at Croke Park

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Centenary celebration for former employees of Carlow sugar factory

Centenary celebration for former employees of Carlow sugar factory

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Odran Seeley from Carlow town was a man with a deep love of Irish and the GAA

Odran Seeley from Carlow town was a man with a deep love of Irish and the GAA

News

Bike run for Lalor Centre in Baltinglass on Sunday

Bike run for Lalor Centre in Baltinglass on Sunday

BALTINGLASS will be buzzing with the drone of motorbikes when the annual run takes place tomorrow on Sunday 10 May in aid of the Lalor Centre.

Fidelma wins fab prize in Pan Celtic raffle

Fidelma wins fab prize in Pan Celtic raffle

Census gives insight into bleak life of ‘inmates’ in Carlow County Home

Census gives insight into bleak life of ‘inmates’ in Carlow County Home

Man refused bail after firearms, ammunition and replica grenade discovered in house near Baltinglass

Man refused bail after firearms, ammunition and replica grenade discovered in house near Baltinglass

Carlow court translator in court over parking ticket

Carlow court translator in court over parking ticket

Sport

Byrne and Smyth named to start for Leinster and Leinster 'A' as part of massive double-header

Byrne and Smyth named to start for Leinster and Leinster 'A' as part of massive double-header

Leo Cullen has named Carlow's Ed Byrne in his starting XV as Leinster host the Lions tomorrow evening at the Aviva, while Stephen Smyth will start for Leinster 'A' against Connacht Eagles.

Historic weekend ahead for Bridge United

Historic weekend ahead for Bridge United

At Reilly’s Fireside – A chat about hurling and modern tactics

At Reilly’s Fireside – A chat about hurling and modern tactics

Fitzpatrick: "A huge game no matter what way we look at it”

Fitzpatrick: "A huge game no matter what way we look at it”

Tailteann Cup draw brings new focus for Carlow

Tailteann Cup draw brings new focus for Carlow

community

Pigeon fanciers aim to raise €15k for St Laserian’s

Pigeon fanciers aim to raise €15k for St Laserian’s

A GROUP of pigeon enthusiasts who aim to raise €15,000 to buy a new bus for St Laserian’s School in Carlow town are looking for local businesses to sponsor their fundraiser later this year.

Rathanna drama group raise funds for hospice and local causes

Rathanna drama group raise funds for hospice and local causes

Photos from the Bennekerry Seniors dinner in the Woodford Dolmen

Photos from the Bennekerry Seniors dinner in the Woodford Dolmen

Mammoth €80,000 raised at St Fiacc’s ‘I'm a Celeb’ fundraiser

Mammoth €80,000 raised at St Fiacc’s ‘I'm a Celeb’ fundraiser

Fidelma wins Pan Celtic raffle

Fidelma wins Pan Celtic raffle

Whats On

Newtown concert to benefit Breakthrough Cancer Research

Newtown concert to benefit Breakthrough Cancer Research

A FUNDRAISING concert in aid of cancer research and Newtown Development Fund will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Newtown in early May, with acclaimed Irish singer-songwriters Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington set to perform.

Mayor of Carlow to host evening on sugar factory

Mayor of Carlow to host evening on sugar factory

Consultation on early learning childcare next week

Consultation on early learning childcare next week

Four months in jail for affray at hotel in Carlow

Tullow Macra jive contest to mark 80th anniversary

Carlow PPN expo and networking event on this week

Carlow PPN expo and networking event on this week

Life

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

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

Believe it or not, there are more than 130 outdoor saunas across this country, including some very close to home. How did that happen? Ella Lynam takes the plunge

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

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

Opinion

Time to Think: Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb

Time to Think: Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb

IN recent times, there has been much commentary regarding a gentle reawakening and appreciation of the Christian faith. In Paris, London and Dublin, record numbers of adults are being baptised this Easter.

Godfrey's Gospel: Tullow Street dying on its feet and I feel sorry for retailers

Godfrey's Gospel: Tullow Street dying on its feet and I feel sorry for retailers

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

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

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

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

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

Why this obsession with wider footpaths?

Sponsored

The Renault Trafic — the van that works as hard as you do

The Renault Trafic — the van that works as hard as you do

Sitting between small city vans and large panel vans, the Trafic strikes a well-judged balance that makes it highly versatile for urban deliveries, long-distance hauling, and passenger transport in crew or minibus form

Carlow Hearing leading the way in modern hearing care

Carlow Hearing leading the way in modern hearing care

Senior football manager Joe Murphy presented with a car from Darren Hayes Motors

Senior football manager Joe Murphy presented with a car from Darren Hayes Motors

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Tickets are selling quickly for the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

Talbot Hotel Carlow wins awards for workplace excellence

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