Carlow

Carlow’s links to the Niemba ambush

by 24/12/20 4:00pm

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Niemba ambush in central Africa, when nine Irish soldiers were killed by Baluba tribesmen. The casualties included Private Michael McGuinn from Staplestown Road, Carlow. Charlie Keegan recounts the tragic episode SUNDAY 8...

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Dunnes seeks to stop Mr Price selling food in Carlow

by 12/11/20 10:35pm

By Aodhan O’Faolain Dunnes Stores has launched a High Court action aimed at preventing a rival retailer from continuing to sell food products and groceries from a unit at a retail park in Carlow. Dunnes Stores claims that the sale...

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Aldi suspends ‘non-essential special buys’

Aldi has suspended sales of its non-essential ‘special buys’ in the middle aisles of its stores for the duration of...

Thursday, 29/10/20 - 12:20pm Read More

Carlow Gardaí raid houses for drugs

Gardaí in Carlow yesterday carried out a search on a house resulting in the seizure of €1,800 of cannabis and...

Saturday, 26/09/20 - 4:09pm Read More

Legendary bonesetter Danny celebrates his 90th birthday

 By Charlie Keegan OVER the years, when a player was injured in a football or hurling match, having sustained an...

Thursday, 24/09/20 - 12:12pm Read More

Babs was active to the very end

By Charlie Keegan MARIE ‘Babs’ O’Hare, Ballyloughan, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, whose death occurred on Monday 13 July, was the former...

Sunday, 23/08/20 - 6:00pm Read More

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Liam Murphy was a man of many parts

Sunday, 23/08/20 - 3:54pm

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Mary was a devoted family woman who loved gardening

Sunday, 16/08/20 - 6:30pm

Breda was a spiritual woman who had a great interest in hurling

Sunday, 16/08/20 - 4:30pm

Tony Shannon was a keen golfer who loved a singsong

Sunday, 16/08/20 - 2:27pm

Castledermot man is first person to complete swim around Fastnet Rock

Sunday, 26/07/20 - 3:00pm

Plan to reopen schools set to cost €200 million

Sunday, 26/07/20 - 2:00pm

Sadie Callinan was devoted to her family and a good neighbour

Sunday, 26/07/20 - 6:00am

Mary was a spiritual woman and a talented baker

Saturday, 25/07/20 - 8:00pm

Popular clergyman to retire to Thailand

Saturday, 25/07/20 - 3:00pm

Cheers as local family breweries scoop deal with Lidl

Saturday, 25/07/20 - 2:00pm

Pictures of old Carlow now online

Friday, 24/07/20 - 10:06pm

Picture This release new single

Sunday, 19/07/20 - 9:57pm

Michael Rea was a true gentleman and gifted craftsman

Sunday, 19/07/20 - 8:00am

Cool clothes to wear on your staycation!

Sunday, 19/07/20 - 7:00am