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<p>The New Oak youth team (for whom Peter played) and members of New Oak FC came together to play a memorial soccer match in memory of Peter Byrne Photos: Michael O'Rourke Photography</p>

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New Oak comes together to remember Peter Byrne

THERE was great community spirit on show at New Oak FC on Saturday 20 June when the family and friends of a local teenager who died in a drowning accident last year came together to honour his memory.

Sweltering Carlow tries to stay cool

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Sweltering Carlow tries to stay cool

THERE were more than a few red shoulders to be seen in Carlow last week, with temperatures reaching 30. 2 degrees celsius at Oak Park on Thursday 25 June.

New guidelines to build one-off rural houses

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New guidelines to build one-off rural houses

‘Outdated planning rules and uncertainty have turned what should be an exciting step into a stressful and expensive process’ – deputy Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere

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Carlow ranks eighth in Ireland for Australia escape dreams

Carlow ranks eighth in Ireland for Australia escape dreams

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Six men of same name live in his estate, Carlow court told

Six men of same name live in his estate, Carlow court told

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Murnane goes from council chair to Carlow mayor

Murnane goes from council chair to Carlow mayor

FIANNA Fáil councillor Ken Murnane was elected as mayor of Carlow at the recent AGM of Carlow Municipal District, succeeding the outgoing first-time mayor, Fine Gael’s Paul Doogue.

Carlow male (17) dies in e-scooter crash

Carlow male (17) dies in e-scooter crash

Tirlán announces €4.5 million dairy support payout

Tirlán announces €4.5 million dairy support payout

Man and woman on organised crime charges

Man and woman on organised crime charges

Gaelscoil staff sponsor water truck for Gaza in 24-hour collection drive

Gaelscoil staff sponsor water truck for Gaza in 24-hour collection drive

Sport

Cahoon continues meteoric rise on milestone weekend

Cahoon continues meteoric rise on milestone weekend

Carlow's Ciara Cahoon continues to light up the Ulster Superbike Championship just weeks after a famous victory in England.

O’Rourke defies injury to claim fifth at European Triathlon Championships

O’Rourke defies injury to claim fifth at European Triathlon Championships

All-Ireland medals for Barrow Valley and SLOT

All-Ireland medals for Barrow Valley and SLOT

Whelan fires Ballinkillen to emotionally charged victory

Whelan fires Ballinkillen to emotionally charged victory

Rangers make no mistake in first Championship game under new manager

Rangers make no mistake in first Championship game under new manager

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New extension to Ardattin school opened by bishop

New extension to Ardattin school opened by bishop

BISHOP Denis Nulty officially opened a new extension at Ardattin National School on 6 June, marking what principal Laura Vance described as a “treble opening”, combining the launch of a modern new classroom, a refurbished children’s library and the ...

Pauline stunned by surprise 70th birthday party in Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow

Pauline stunned by surprise 70th birthday party in Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow

Charlie Murphy takes over as cathaoirleach of Tullow MD

Charlie Murphy takes over as cathaoirleach of Tullow MD

Tullow pupils shine a light onto their art work at annual exhibition

Tullow pupils shine a light onto their art work at annual exhibition

Call for changing toilets in Co Carlow in next year’s budget

Call for changing toilets in Co Carlow in next year’s budget

Whats On

Nigerian festival in Carlow promises food, fashion and afro beats

Nigerian festival in Carlow promises food, fashion and afro beats

THE Nigerian community in Carlow will kick off the summer festivities with a fashion and music festival at The Exchange on Friday 3 July at noon.

Summer camps in Co Carlow ‘as Gaeilge’ open for enrolment

Summer camps in Co Carlow ‘as Gaeilge’ open for enrolment

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Carlow Photography Society to hold info evening on Thursday

Follow the call of the Carlow Ceolway

Follow the call of the Carlow Ceolway

Local music collective to play on Carlow Arts Festival closing night

Local music collective to play on Carlow Arts Festival closing night

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

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

Opinion: Horse has bolted on opposition to Carlow College closure

CALL me a cynic, but while public meetings, online petitions and questions raised in the Seanad are all well and good, when it comes to the future of Carlow College, I believe that horse has bolted.

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

Opinion: Roadworks on Kilkenny Rd are sheer stupidity

Opinion: Ireland’s €209bn national debt deserves more scrutiny than RTÉ salary rows

Opinion: Ireland’s €209bn national debt deserves more scrutiny than RTÉ salary rows

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

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

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

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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

Carlow Dental Centre is proud to introduce Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), an innovative and evidence-based approach to professional dental cleaning that is transforming the patient experience.

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

Blake’s Hair Salon celebrates 50 years, still making heads turn

Blake’s Hair Salon celebrates 50 years, still making heads turn

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