Getting Carlow up and running again

At The National Learning Network individual training is provided to people who require extra support when looking for work. People who may find it difficult to gain employment or move forward come to study and learn at the centre that offers specialised training. The target group is people with disabilities but help is also offered to those who have been out of the workforce for years as they raised their family or through injury or illness.

• Carlow youth training proving popular with school leavers
• FAS training courses to suit your own needs
• A range of options available at Carlow FAS Centre now
• Carlow Jobs Club will get you off the mark

Top names at fashion show

FORMER MISS Ireland Yvonne Ellard was on hand this week to assist County Carlow Hospice and Elaine Curtis boutique in their quest to raise €100,000 for the hospice this year.

Woman on number of charges

A CARLOW woman was among three people brought before Gorey District Court last Sunday evening on a number of offences including stealing a car and dangerous driving.

Donor paves the way to IT Carlow for Brazilian boy

FERNANDO DA SILVA, a nineteen year old student, will now attend IT Carlow after receiving his college fees from an anonymous donor.

Discussing the library over coffee

A COFFEE morning and presentation of prizes took place in Tullow Library on Thursday morning when both young and old alike entered a competition entitled ' What the Library means to me'.

Firemen roll up their sleeves for car wash

UNDER THE blazing, late summer sunshine on Saturday, two sets of firemen rolled up their sleeves and delved into buckets of soapy water to raise money for great causes.

Invention could save lives at sea

A CARLOW man has invented a new life saving bouy which he believes will be an international success.

Children take bog trip

CHILDREN IN Ballon took a trip to the bog recently to visit creepy crawlies and explore nature as part of a day out for Heritage Week.

First day at creche for quads

CARLOW'S ONLY set of quads, Lillie, Jamie, Johnny and Robbie Maher, all took a big step yesterday morning when they started Montessori school in Ballon Childcare Centre.