Sold-out story session

STORYTELLERS YOUNG and old gathered in the George Bernard Shaw Theatre on Thursday for the first in a series of monthly recitals. Local performers and special guests from Killeshin NS entertained the crowd at the sold-out session in the bar of the theatre.

Brendan's 21st is a family affair

FOUR GENERATIONS of the Lonergan family in Tullow celebrated the 21st birthday of Brendan Lonergan in the Tara Arms on Friday night.

Martin gets a surprise on his 21st

MARTIN HARTLEY was brought to a standstill during a pub crawl for his 21st birthday as family and friends organised a surprise party in his honour.

Liam (90) enjoys a dance

LIAM KELLY danced the night away when he celebrated his 90th birthday in Ballinabranna Clubhouse on Saturday night.

New Lord mayor

Twenty-five years ago, Andy Doyle, Cronaskeagh, Clonmore, was elected Lord Mayor, beating his three opponents because Andy had the most money collected by holding Cabarets, etc. This money was in aid of many sports functions, so Andy still holds the chain.

CARLOW DIARY: Funding

FUNDING FOR the Socially Monitored Alarms has been reinstated since October 2009. St. Catherine's is now making an application to the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for funding to purchase alarms.

• Workshop
• Daffodil week
• Lent

Cross country athletics

Congratulations to all our students who competed in the Sth Leinster Schools Cross Country in Carlow on Wednesday last.

F1 school competition

Team Kinematics from Presentation College Carlow Qualified for the All Ireland F1 School Competition on Tuesday, March 2.

Enterprise finals

Congratulations to the Transition Years from Presentation College who were successful in the Carlow County Enterprise finals. The competition was held in Carlow Institute of Technology with over thirty mini-companies from schools across the county displaying their various products.