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Aware of costs, more motorists are going for diesel vehicles
MORE AND more motorists are choosing diesel over petrol as people are becoming more financially aware of the day to day running costs of a vehicle. Sales manager at Dooley Motors in Carlow Michael Denieff says he has seen a huge increase in the demand for diesel vehicles.
Pikemen march on famous Liberty Tree
PIKEMEN marched on Market Square on Friday in protest against the removal of the landmark Liberty Tree.
Sun shines on ploughmatch
SUNSHINE and ploughing made for a good day out in Rathoe on Sunday when a vintage ploughing competition took place.
'Tone Zone' on the way for Carlow's older folks
OLDER PEOPLE will be able to enjoy a new outdoor exercise gym in Carlow by mid-May.
Tullow students in running for top award
TWO STUDENTS who attend Tullow Community School have had their tireless work for the community honoured by a prestigious American award.
Waiting for a 'BIG' letter
BAGENALSOWN Town Council is still awaiting a reply from the local improvement group after they wrote requesting a meeting following a number of complaints raised by the group about the council.
Great sorrow as Margaret loses fight against illness
THE COMMUNITIES of Killeshin and Myshall were saddened this week to learn of the passing of 47-yearold Margaret McGee from the Killeshin Road, a vivacious and fun loving woman.
Garda assault case thrown out of court
THE CASE of a Carlow woman accused of assaulting a Garda was thrown out in court last week, as the Judge found that the evidence against her was inconsistent and a custody record from the Garda Station wasn't properly completed.
Accountant didn't file his own tax returns
A 62-YEAR-OLD self-employed accountant was fined €700 last week in Carlow District Court for failing to file his own tax returns.
Insurance case is struck out
A MAN had a charge of driving without insurance struck out against him in court thanks to a good word from his arresting garda.
Inside News
- Drunk in public
- Motorist is jailed after his fourth insurance conviction
- Controversy... over laneway resurfacing
- Rae's Lock a prime target for dumpers
- Compliments from the councillors as town clerk Nicola resigns post
- Drink driving ban
- Guide price €150... sold for €110,000!
- Brothel boss used Credit Union to launder money
- €5,000 boost for Carlow Hospice Fund
- Swine flu vaccine available
- Fears grow for safety of missing Mary
- 400 apply for just one job
- Smoke inhalation the cause of tragic death
- Wife and mother died in her sleep
- Con artist pretending to be a plumber
- Dragons dig deep to invest in bin trasher
- 'Granny' misses out on Oscar
- A fashionable way to raise money for graveyard wall
- Neighbours in court after morning fight
- Gearing up to celebrate 'Seachtain na Gaeilge'
- Music award – and a new mag
- Taxi's insurance not displayed
- Christy was a Rathvilly stalwart
- Michael was a true Gael
- Family came first for Annie
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