LUNA, a brightly painted elephant sculpture symbolising mental health awareness, was unveiled on 10 October at an event in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

A MOTORIST who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance was spared a disqualification when he appeared before Carlow District Court recently.

THERE was music, dancing and cake when members of the Nigerian community in Carlow celebrated Nigeria Independence Day recently.

Fifteen people have appeared before Dublin District Court on public order charges in connection with disturbances on Wednesday night in Saggart, Co Dublin. A sixteenth appeared on a charge of violent disorder in the same area.

WHEN Majella Swan set up her very own music college 35 years ago, she picked the motto ‘Providing music for life’ – and how true that turned out to be.

A MAN who broke into an army camp and stole several items, including socks, was last week handed a suspended sentence when he appeared before Carlow District Court.

THIS YEAR’S Samhain Festival ’25 in Carlow is expanding into spooky new territory, with haunting happenings at five venues across the town: Visual, Delta Centre, The Exchange, the library and Duckett’s Grove.

A MAN suffering from chronic pain resorted to growing his own cannabis plants in a bid to self-medicate, Carlow District Court heard last week.

THE Last Irish Wolf, written by Carlow-based author John MacKenna and illustrated by artist Faye Tucker, was launched at Carlow library on 14 October.

A CARLOW man who stole three pairs of shoes so that he could give them to his brothers was last week sent to prison when he appeared before the local district court.

Solicitor Alex Rafter said that his client had pleaded guilty early

CARLOW Libraries have released a full timetable of free spooky creative and storytelling events for all the family as part of the Samhain Festival 2025.

A CARLOW man was last week served with a book of evidence in the local district court, charged with dangerous driving causing death.

A NEW Golden Discs store at Fairgreen Shopping Centre was officially opened on Saturday morning, 18 October, with giveaways, vouchers and events for those who called in.

THE atmosphere was just great when lovers of trivia attended a table quiz recently in the Seven Oaks Hotel in aid of Carlow Daycare Centre. Organiser Bridgett O’Shea was delighted with how the evening went.

A 45-year-old man has died following a house fire at Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road in Carlow town on Sunday morning. The deceased has been named locally as Elton Stronge, of 36 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road, Carlow.

A 45-year-old man has died following a house fire at Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road in Carlow Town, yesterday, Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 10. 40am on 19 October.

CHOIRS from all across the community of Carlow and beyond sang their hearts out in sympathy and support for the people of Gaza.

TWO men charged in connection with major firearms offences in Carlow have been denied bail.

Two men, both aged in their 40s, who were arrested following garda raids on a number of properties in Carlow on Thursday and Friday have been charged and are due to appear before a special sitting of Wexford District Court tomorrow, Sunday 19 ...