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<p>At the launch of Carlow Garden Festival were Ruben Cope (Shankill Castle), Thomas Murphy (Altamont Gardens), Justina McKeever (Hardymount Gardens), Robert Miller (Altamont Plants), Rachel Doyle (Arboretum), Mary Meaney (Leighlinbridge), Justine Carey (Irelands Ancient East), Bryan Leech (Kilgraney House), Eileen ORourke (Carlow Tourism), Trevor Gillespie (Delta Sensory Gardens), David McEvoy (BEAM) and Linda Culleton (Carlow County Council) Photos: Michael ORourke Photography</p>

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Garden festival gets royal seal of approval

GARDENER to King Charles III, John Anderson, and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson are among the big names heading to Co Carlow this week as the Carlow Garden Festival unveiled a star-studded programme at its recent launch at the ...

Man on arson charges refused bail in Carlow District Court

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Leighlinbridge man convicted of drugs possession

A MAN was convicted, fined and given a suspended sentence at Carlow District Court on 9 July after cannabis and drug paraphernalia were discovered when gardaí executed a search warrant on his home.

Tinryland too good for Clonmore as Walshe leads the way

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Tinryland too good for Clonmore as Walshe leads the way

Tinryland picked up their first win in the Talbot Hotel Carlow Intermediate Football Championship on Friday evening.

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Proposed reduction in speed limit to go to public consultation

Proposed reduction in speed limit to go to public consultation

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Man contesting speed ticket is allowed to inspect camera at Carlow checkpoint

Man contesting speed ticket is allowed to inspect camera at Carlow checkpoint

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Only three bus stop sites in Carlow suitable for shelters

Only three bus stop sites in Carlow suitable for shelters

JUST three bus stops in Co Carlow are suitable for shelters, according to a report on the bus stop enhancement programme presented to county councillors at their July meeting.

Hundreds remember Ryan at community day in Ballinaboley

Hundreds remember Ryan at community day in Ballinaboley

Young man’s car crushed friend’s leg in car park

Young man’s car crushed friend’s leg in car park

GoFundMe set up for biker run over by truck in Graiguecullen

GoFundMe set up for biker run over by truck in Graiguecullen

Tullow salon owner to represent Ireland at international hair awards

Tullow salon owner to represent Ireland at international hair awards

Sport

Kealy jumps to gold with lifetime best leap

Kealy jumps to gold with lifetime best leap

A personal best leap of 1.87m landed Daena Kealy her first outdoor National title in Santry today

Buggy's brilliance beats county champions

Buggy's brilliance beats county champions

Grange snatch Championship win with dramatic late penalty

Grange snatch Championship win with dramatic late penalty

Kealy targets long-awaited National outdoor gold after 18-month injury battle

Kealy targets long-awaited National outdoor gold after 18-month injury battle

Doyle's late two-pointer wins it for 13-man Rathvilly

Doyle's late two-pointer wins it for 13-man Rathvilly

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

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

The launch was in Club d'Art in Carlow town

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’

Welcome to Carlow: the South African who left it all behind to run Carlow Tidy Towns

Welcome to Carlow: the South African who left it all behind to run Carlow Tidy Towns

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Tournament in memory of Baltinglass goalie Pauric takes place this Sunday

Tournament in memory of Baltinglass goalie Pauric takes place this Sunday

THE KEEPERS CUP, held in memory of former football club member Pauric Brady, will take place on Sunday 26 July at 11am at Baltinglass Town AFC.

Tinahely Show aims to be best one so far

Tinahely Show aims to be best one so far

Farm Safety event taking place in Milford next Wednesday

Farm Safety event taking place in Milford next Wednesday

Music fundraiser for Ballymurphy woman taking place this Friday

Music fundraiser for Ballymurphy woman taking place this Friday

Handwritten Newspaper Workshop with Kate O’Shea

Handwritten Newspaper Workshop with Kate O’Shea

Life

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

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

A FLOCK of birds flying together in a liquid-like form was the inspiration for Murmurations, a performance by artists from the Cairdeas Centre in collaboration with Visual on Friday afternoon, 10 July.

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?

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

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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