TWO Olympic swimmers joined a 24-hour sponsored swimathon at Graiguecullen Swimming Pool to raise vital funds for swimming lessons for autistic children, with the event raising around €38,000 for Autism Heroes.

GARDA speed vans in Carlow and Kilkenny collected €765,440 in fines over a 30-month period from January 2023 to June 2025, new figures reveal. The Carlow garda district generated €293,040 in revenue, while Kilkenny collected €362,800.

IT was once considered a place where old politicians went to retire – but now there is a major reluctance by people even to let their names be put down as possible contenders for the Áras.

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GOOD food, great company and plenty of sunshine – the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce’s summer social had all the ingredients for a perfect evening of business mingling.

Our photographer, Michael O'Rourke captured the style and excitement at this year's debs for Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown 

COUNTY Carlow will be heaving with music, dance, food, films, storytelling and whatever you’re having yourself on Friday 19 September.

A GRAIGUECULLEN woman was last week served with a book of evidence in Carlow District Court in connection with 30 sample counts of deception and other charges.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Kilmeany, Co Carlow, on Friday 12th September 2025. The collision involving a car and a cyclist occurred on the N80 at Kilmeany at approximately 11:00pm.

A SINGLE mother who lost her job and couldn’t afford to pay for her insurance was last week spared a disqualification from driving when she appeared before Carlow District Court.

ST CLARE’S Hospitality Kitchen has announced the second annual Outrun Hunger, a running or walking event to suit all ages and fitness levels.

A BIKER who was clocked by gardaí travelling at 185kph was last week convicted and sentenced in Carlow District Court on a dangerous driving charge.

MMA fighter and presidential hopeful Conor McGregor has been in touch with Carlow County Council looking for the backing of elected members.

AUTISM Heroes, a charity that gives support to children with autism and their families, has organised a 24-hour swimming event to help fund special classes for its members.

A SMALL business from County Carlow will get the chance to exhibit to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.

A BAGENALSTOWN man who filmed gardaí who were seizing an untaxed car appeared last week in Carlow District Court on a public order charge.

Five students from County Carlow were recently honoured at the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) Student of the Year Awards.

RESIDENTS in the townlands of Craan and Kilbrannish have accused Carlow County Council of abandoning its responsibilities by refusing to maintain a short stretch of road they insist has long been treated as public.

A DEFENDANT who was involved in a car chase with the gardaí and who was later found with €1,800 worth of cannabis for sale or supply was last week sentenced in Carlow District Court.