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Aware of costs, more motorists are going for diesel vehicles

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

PIKEMEN marched on Market Square on Friday in protest against the removal of the landmark Liberty Tree.

Sun shines on ploughmatch

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

OLDER PEOPLE will be able to enjoy a new outdoor exercise gym in Carlow by mid-May.

Tullow students in running for top award

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A MAN had a charge of driving without insurance struck out against him in court thanks to a good word from his arresting garda.

Drunk in public

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A FOOTBALLER who went drinking after playing a championship match was fined ¤200 for being drunk in public.

Motorist is jailed after his fourth insurance conviction

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A CRETTYARD man was jailed for four months when he was convicted of driving without insurance for the fourth time.

Controversy... over laneway resurfacing

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

THE PART resurfacing of a laneway at the back of Pairc Mhuire caused controversy among councillors on Thursday.

Rae's Lock a prime target for dumpers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

CONCERN for serious dumping and pollution at Rae's Lock in Bagenalstown was raised at the council meeting as it is still a prime a target for disposable waste and domestic refuge.

Compliments from the councillors as town clerk Nicola resigns post

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

BAGENALSTOWN Town Council said farewell to the last remaining lady around the table on Thursday as town clerk Nicola Lawler resigned from her post.

Drink driving ban

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A CASTLEDERMOT woman was disqualified from driving for three years when she was convicted at the district court of drunk driving.

Guide price €150... sold for €110,000!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A CARLOW FAMILY had a bonanza straight out of an episode of 'Only Fools and Horses' last week when an antique Chinese vase that was auctioned with a guide price of just €150 ended up selling for a whopping €110,000.

Brothel boss used Credit Union to launder money

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

CARLOW MAN TJ Carroll, who was convicted of running a prostitution ring and money laundering last month, laundered his cash through his Credit Union and bank of Ireland accounts, a court heard.

€5,000 boost for Carlow Hospice Fund

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

MORE THAN €5,000 for the Carlow Hospice fund was raised by the Hacketstown community through a charity bingo and cabaret night during the week.

Swine flu vaccine available

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination clinic in Carlow will be open on Friday March 12, Monday March 22 and Friday March 26, from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each day.

Fears grow for safety of missing Mary

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

GARDAÍ ARE APPEALING to the public for help in the search for a missing Carlow woman who hasn't been seen by family or friends in a week. 42-year-old Mary Ryder was last seen in Carlow town at 2.30 p. m last Tuesday, March 2. Gardaí this week said they are growing increasingly concerned about her well-being.

400 apply for just one job

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

MORE THAN 400 people sent CVs to Carlow County Council when it advertised a general operatives job. The council was inundated with application forms for the post that includes general maintenance and manual work on sewers, water mains and roads.

Smoke inhalation the cause of tragic death

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

AN INQUEST took place in Carlow Coroner's Court last week in which it was found that Anthony Dermody, a 61year-old local man, died as a result of smoke inhalation.

Wife and mother died in her sleep

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

AN INQUEST was carried out last week in Carlow Coroner's Court after a 51-year-old woman, Anne Nolan, died in her sleep last September.

Con artist pretending to be a plumber

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

GARDAI ARE warning people to be wary of a con artist who is operating in the Carlow area. A man, who passed himself off as a plumber, called to a house in St Mary's Park on Friday evening and told the occupant that he wanted to check for a leak upstairs as he was working on the house next door.

Dragons dig deep to invest in bin trasher

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A CARLOW INVENTOR met with success when he stepped in to The Dragons Den and saw an investor put her hand in her pocket for the first time in the history of the show.

'Granny' misses out on Oscar

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

CARLOW HOPEFUL Kathleen O'Rourke didn't manage to get her hands an Oscar at the glitzy ceremony on Sunday. The Ballyhide woman was beaten to the podium for best animated short film by 'Logorama' by Nicolas Schmerkin a little comedy about a world that was taken over by logos and is centred around a world taken over by corporations.

A fashionable way to raise money for graveyard wall

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

MONEY for a new graveyard wall in Bagenalstown was raised by locals who came together to strut their stuff in the Lord Bagenal on Thursday night.

Neighbours in court after morning fight

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

THE CHAIRMAN of a Residents Association, his wife, and three other people were in Carlow District Court last week to face public order charges arising from incidents at their housing estate in February last year.

Gearing up to celebrate 'Seachtain na Gaeilge'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

CARLOW'S ANNUAL celebration of the Irish language, music, theatre, literature, storytelling and fun will feature a feast of bilingual events which will continue right up to Lá le Pádraig on March 17.

Music award – and a new mag

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

THE LOVE OF music and how it impacts on people's lives has earned the Senior Traveller Training Centre a prestigious award.

Taxi's insurance not displayed

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A TAXI MAN who was stopped by gardaí when carrying passengers was fined ¤250 for not having insurance displayed.

Christy was a Rathvilly stalwart

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

THE COMMUNITY of Rathvilly was saddened to learn of the passing of local man Christy Gahan of Collins Park, a devoted family man and great supporter of the local GAA.

Michael was a true Gael

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

A GREAT sporting and family man Michael Timmons of Carlow town marked up many achievements in his 85 years.

Family came first for Annie

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:23 +0000

FAMILY meant everything to mother of fifteen Annie Fitzgerald of Raheenwood, Fenagh and her passing brought great sadness to the community.