Carlow News & Updates
Keep up to date with all the latest news from County Carlow. From Business updates and open Jobs, to Community updates from your local area.
Sam Watson and Flamenco representing Carlow & Ireland at Olympics
Sam Watson of Ballybolger Stud in Carlow will be representing Ireland in the upcoming Olympics in partnership with Tullabeg Flamenco. Sam is also known locally as the co founder of ‘Equiratings’ and member of the silver medal-winning ‘Team Ireland’ at the 2018 World...
Marcus Lawler flying the flag for Carlow & Ireland at Tokyo Olympics
Carlow's Marcus Lawler will be taking part in the upcoming Olympics having been selected to represent Ireland. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday 23rd July and full details of the schedule of events can be found at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Marcus is live on...
Lidl welcomed to Bagenalstown
The brand new Lidl store has opened its doors in Bagenalstown. The store is located on the Royal Oak Road and while it was originally expected to open earlier this year the Coivd-19 restrictions on the construction sector delayed the build. The store has received a...
Bagenalstown to receive Arts Council Grant of €450,000
THE people of Bagenalstown will benefit from a €450,000 three-year investment programme from the Arts Council to develop and sustain new creative opportunities for all age groups. The council’s ‘Creative Places’ is an opportunity for places which had not previously...
Local Initiative to support the community
The Lazy River Cafe in Carlow town has come up with a wonderful idea on how to keep the Barrow Track free of litter by offering walkers and nature lovers a free cup of tea or coffee to anybody who fills a bucket of rubbish while enjoying their walk.. David Cowan of...
Topline Doyles
Topline DoylesTopline Doyle’s is as old as the GAA, the business first opened its doors in Shamrock Square on St Patricks day, 1884 hence the affectionate locally known nickname “Doyle’s of the Shamrock”. Established by James Doyle, the great grandfather to our...
Thrive Cafe
Thrive Cafe TullowThrive Cafe, The Square Tullow was set up by sister duo Lorraine and Helen Whelan in February 2018. The cafe was set up to bring the community a place to meet friends and family, in a buzzing positive environment. with a focus on sustainability ,...
Bodylite
Bodylite Why is shopping & supporting local business important? Shopping at locally owned businesses means more money is kept in the community because locally owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing...
KCLR 96FM Roadshow visits Muine Bheag
The KCLR 96FM Roadshow was welcomed to Muine Bheag on Friday last 18th June, where the Broadcast team focused on meeting with local business owners and operators. The focus of the tour is on #shoplocal, reminding people across the counties and region of the...
Bagenalstown Swimming Club
Bagenalstown Swimming Club has reopened. The club will be open seven days a week, with each session lasting for 1 hour commencing from 11am and running through until 9pm. The pool will close following each session to allow for cleaning and sanitising of the pool and...