Carlow News

Garda call for support for tomorrow’s national ‘Slow Down Day’

An Garda Siochana is calling on the public 5to support its Slow Down Day tomorrow – a nationwide 24hr initiative...

Heartbroken sister makes organ donor appeal

The late Kevin McEvoy from Graiguecullen died just six weeks after the birth of his first child   By Carmel...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:40pm Read More

Are you registered to vote?

THE local authority will be issuing polling cards for the local elections in June to everyone who is entitled to...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:35pm Read More

Two-year-old little girl saved four lives

Hannah Kealy (2) was an adored daughter and granddaughter Marie Kealy with a photo of her beloved daughter Hannah (2),...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 1:50pm Read More

Jolly O’Rock to run as Independent candidate

Independent candidate Jolly O’Rock   By Elizabeth Lee A COMMUNITY activist who is at the forefront at the African community...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 12:05pm Read More

Night of music and fun for local and international musicians in Carlow town 

  Musician Bryan O’Connell   By Elizabeth Lee TALENTED multi-instrumentalist Bryan O’Connell has come up with the idea of organising...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:58am Read More

Berlin Hair Lounge shines again with award win

Presenter Deric Hartigan and Maria Haberlin The team at Berlin Hair Lounge, Derbhla Byrne, Kerrie-Ann Ayres, Maria Haberlin, Jessy Howe...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:52am Read More

Death notices and funeral arrangements in Co Carlow

Mary (Mollie) Coughlan (née Byrne) Sion, Bennekerry, Carlow17th April, 2024. Peacefully at her home; beloved wife of the late Dick...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:47am Read More

Impressive six-bedroom bungalow for sale

Avondale, Cunaberry, Ballon, Co. Carlow VIEWING RECOMMENDED Impressive six-bedroom detached bungalow residence extending to c. 2110 sq.ft. approached by a...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:41am Read More

Death notices for Co Carlow

Lindy Little, Clashganny, Borris, Carlow, R95H2N8 Lindy died on 16th of April, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 10:58am Read More

Askea Senior Citizens Easter party

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Thursday, 18/04/24 - 9:27am Read More

Rise in house adaption grants for people with disabilities

THE rising costs of construction has placed an urgent need for adaptation grants for older people and people with disabilities...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 9:24am Read More

Water outage this Friday

Due to essential watermains upgrade works, the water serving Straboe, Killamaster, Rainestown, Co Carlow and Knocknacree and Deerpark, Co Kildare,...

Wednesday, 17/04/24 - 9:09pm Read More

National News

Calls for State apology for Stardust families after unlawful killing verdicts

Cillian Sherlock, Grainne Ni Aodha, Cate McCurry, Rebecca Black and David Young, PA Relatives of some of the 48 people...

Long read: Families of Stardust victims battled decades for justice

Brian Kavanagh, Fiona Magennis, Ryan Dunne Marie Kennedy’s love of music had brought her to the Stardust. She loved the...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 7:22pm Read More

Dublin man jailed for sexually assaulting his younger cousin over four-year period

Eimear Dodd A Dublin man who sexually assaulted his younger cousin over a four-year period has been jailed for five...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 6:23pm Read More

Timeline of events in 40-year campaign by Stardust families

By PA Reporters The 1981 Stardust fire, which claimed 48 young lives, is one of the worst tragedies in the history of...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:57pm Read More

Woman (50s) in serious condition following collision in Cork

Updated: 7.55pm A woman is in serious condition following a collision involving a car and an articulated truck in Co...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:42pm Read More

Heineken to increase the price of a pint by six cent

Heineken Ireland has announced it’s increasing the cost of its beers. The company will add six cent per pint to...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:37pm Read More

Stardust verdicts: Release of joy for families who spent decades seeking justice

Cate McCurry and Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA There was a moment before the jury returned their verdicts into the 1981...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:33pm Read More

Parents of baby who developed meningitis after birth settle case for €2.6m

High Court reporters The parents of a baby who developed a meningitis infection weeks after her birth at the Coombe...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 5:09pm Read More

Fourth man charged with Tristan Sherry’s murder at Blanchardstown steakhouse

Tom Tuite Another man has been charged with the murder of Tristan Sherry, who was killed after fatally shooting another...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 4:28pm Read More

Butterly made application to rule out unlawful killing verdicts ahead of Stardust deliberations

High Court reporters Before the jury in the Stardust inquest began deliberations, the former manager of the nightclub, Eamon Butterly,...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 4:14pm Read More

Man found guilty of causing death of GAA commentator Paudie Palmer

Olivia Kelleher A 33-year-old man has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of GAA commentator Paudie Palmer....

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 3:22pm Read More

Stardust inquest: Jury finds that all 48 victims were unlawfully killed

Ryan Dunne and Fiona Magennis Updated: 3.45pm. Additional reporting by PA. Over four decades after the biggest fire disaster in...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:42pm Read More

GRA disappointed over McEntee’s refusal to attend annual conference

Michael Bolton The Garda Representative Association (GRA) said it is “disappointed” Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will not be attending...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:17pm Read More

Carlow Sport

LEONIE McGRATH, BUNCLODY TIGER, QUEEN VICTORIA

Ok, let’s throw in the ball for this week’s column. Leonie McGrath. It was from Leonie McGrath that I first...

Hanover youngsters enjoy great success at Barcelona Cup

HANOVER Harps U15’s team recorded the club’s highest ever finish at the Barcelona Cup recently, making the final of the...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 3:55pm Read More

When Jimmy met Chippy…twice

We recently received this photo from avid reader Jimmy Hogan. Jimmy first got his picture taken with Irish footballing legend...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 3:52pm Read More

O’Brien and Corrigan named in Ireland team to take on England at Twickenham

FORMER Tullow players Dannah O’Brien and Katie Corrigan have been named in the Ireland team by Head coach Scott Bemand...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:57pm Read More

Mullins steps up assault on British title

WILLIE Mullins will be strong handed in Ayr this weekend as he ramps up his efforts to land a first...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:47pm Read More

Move of Lionesses clash to Aviva justified but frustration over ticket pricing continues

I went up to the Aviva Stadium last week as The Lionesses were in town to face the Girls in...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:16pm Read More

Kilree and Killeshin earn reprieve as Hanover mix-up leads to 10 team Nationalist Premier Division for 24/25 season

  THERE’S been much debate over the past ten days over the makeup of next season’s Nationalist Premier Division. This...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 1:22pm Read More

Gavin bags brace of goals as Carlow begin Andrew Corden Cup with win over Offaly

2024 Leinster GAA U20 Football Andrew Corden Quarter Final CARLOW 3-10 OFFALY 0-10 Perseverance was rewarded in this Andrew Corden...

Tuesday, 16/04/24 - 10:03pm Read More

Big crowd turns out in Leighlinbridge to welcome home Aintree Grand National winner

IT’S a scene that the little village of Leighlinbridge has grown accustomed to over the last few years but judging...

Tuesday, 16/04/24 - 8:32pm Read More

Six Carlow players picked on Lidl National League Division 4 Team of the Year

CARLOW’S brilliant season in the Lidl National League Division 4 has been recognised with no less than six players included...

Tuesday, 16/04/24 - 3:19pm Read More

I Am Maximus to get official welcome home after Grand National victory

Sarah Slater Grand National winner I Am Maximus will be given an official welcome home in Co Carlow on Tuesday...

Tuesday, 16/04/24 - 10:51am Read More

Blackmore named as The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Month for March

THE Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Month for March 2024 has been announced as jockey and Carlow resident Rachael...

Monday, 15/04/24 - 2:17pm Read More

Passing of Liam Doran, Killeshin and Laois football legend

  By Charlie Keegan THE death at St Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Wednesday 27 March of Liam Doran, Keelogue, Killeshin,...

Sunday, 14/04/24 - 10:39am Read More

National Sport

Liverpool fail to overturn first-leg deficit as Atalanta end Europa League hopes

By Carl Markham, PA, Bergamo Liverpool could not conjure up another remarkable comeback when they needed it most as their...

West Ham crash out of Europa League after Bayer Leverkusen draw

By Andy Sims, PA West Ham bowed out of the Europa League but only after giving new German champions Bayer...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:42pm Read More

Emiliano Martinez stars as Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties

PA Sport Staff Emiliano Martinez was the unsurprising star of a dramatic penalty shootout as Aston Villa edged past Lille...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 9:37pm Read More

EFL to seek compensation for clubs after FA Cup replays abolished

By Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter The EFL will seek compensation for its clubs over the “frustrating and disappointing”...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 4:06pm Read More

Leinster to play home games at Aviva and Croke Park next season

Michael Bolton Leinster Rugby has confirmed the club is to play all their home games at the Aviva Stadium and...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 2:58pm Read More

We’ll get back up – Martin Odegaard urges Arsenal to respond to European exit

By Mark Mann-Bryans, PA, Munich Captain Martin Odegaard has backed Arsenal to roll with the punches as they aim to...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 1:29pm Read More

I saw only one team – Rodri bemoans Real Madrid’s tactics after City’s Euro exit

By Andy Hampson, PA Rodri claims he “saw only one team” trying to win as he bemoaned Real Madrid’s tactics...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 1:26pm Read More

Harry Kane savours Champions League ‘war’ with England teammate Jude Bellingham

By Mark Mann-Bryans, PA, Munich Harry Kane is ready to go into battle against Jude Bellingham for a spot in...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 1:04pm Read More

Lewis Hamilton won’t be swayed by haters as he looks forward to Ferrari switch

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Shanghai Lewis Hamilton said “people continue to talk s***” about him amid his worst...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 12:34pm Read More

Cole Palmer an ‘absolute genius’ who could help England win Euro 2024 – Joe Cole

By Jonathan Veal, PA Cole Palmer is an “absolute genius” who could help England win Euro 2024, according to former...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 12:27pm Read More

Xabi Alonso: Bundesliga celebrations will not affect Leverkusen against West Ham

By Andy Sims, PA Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso had bad news for David Moyes after insisting there are no...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 12:23pm Read More

History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan begins World Championship against Jackson Page

By PA Sport Staff History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan will start the World Snooker Championship against Jackson Page as reigning champion Luca...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 11:00am Read More

Stephen Curry included in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics

By PA Sport Staff Stephen Curry is set to make his Olympic debut for the United States at the age...

Thursday, 18/04/24 - 10:49am Read More