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.
Borris Viaduct Officially Opened by Minister Humphrey’s
Minister Heather Humphreys was in Carlow today (22nd July) for a number of projects, the final visit of the day being to the Borris Viaduct for the official Opening. The Borris Railway Viaduct project was approved for funding from the first call for Category 1...
Official Opening of Ballinkillen Community Centre
The Ballinkillen Community Centre was officially opened earlier today (22nd July 2021) by Minister Heather Humphreys in the presence of Cllr Fintan Phelan, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council. More info on Ballinkillen CC...
New Look for Local Campaign urges Consumers to Support County Carlow Businesses
A new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices, which was launched this week, is asking consumers in County Carlow to look local when they are shopping for products, services and experiences this Summer. The Look for Local campaign, supported by Enterprise Ireland...
They are BACK – The Carlow Business Awards 2020 & 2021 will launch this week
Following an unscheduled hiatus due to the pandemic the Carlow Business Awards 2020 & 2021 are due to be launched on this coming Wednesday 21st July live on KCLR 96FM during a special broadcast at 11am hosted by Eimear Ní Bhraonáin. Throughout the years the awards...
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...