Elizabeth Lee

Ireland

Journalist at Carlow-Nationalist

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Articles

Darkness Into Light shone a beacon of hope - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

MORE THAN 1,000 people got out of bed early and walked from darkness into a breaking dawn on a recent Saturday morning in Carlow town for the annual Darkness Into Light walk. The worldwide event raises money for the charity Pieta House, which raises awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Children’s art festival launched by Carlow Arts Office - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

CREATIVE Ireland Carlow has just announced this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme, inviting all young people to get creative, try something new, show off their skills and take part in one of the 20 free events taking place around the county on Saturday 7 June.
Another Japanese import stolen in Carlow town

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

THIEVES have targeted another Japanese-imported car in Carlow town after gardaí issued a warning to car owners that these particular models are vulnerable to theft. Last week, a garda spokesperson told that Toyota Vitz and Aqua cars were being targeted by criminals because they are easy to break into and steal because they don’t have factory-fitted immobilisers in them.
Council's garden policy breaks new ground

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

CARLOW County Council has just launched Ireland’s first-ever Community Garden and Allotment Policy, setting a national example in supporting sustainable, inclusive and community-driven green spaces. Speaking at the official launch in Hacketstown, cathaoirleach Fergal Browne celebrated a milestone not only for Carlow but for the country. This policy lays the foundation for a greener, more connected future, championing values of community participation, climate action and wellbeing.
One-man crime spree in Carlow estate

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

A SPATE of crimes were committed by a lone male in New Oak Estate, Carlow in the early hours of Sunday morning, with seven cars and a house being burgled while a car was also stolen. The suspect arrived at the estate on an e-scooter at 3am on Sunday morning and rifled through seven cars, stealing various pieces of property, including a set of house keys. He then used those keys to gain access to the house where the car was parked, took the car keys out of the house and stole the car.
CHAS talk on Tullow through the centuries - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

RETIRED school principal and local historian Christopher McQuinn is the guest speaker at Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society’s (CHAS) next public talk. Christopher, who was at the helm of Tullow Community School until his retirement some 20 years ago, has written a book about the town called . The book is scheduled to hit the shelves in September.
Thief caught red-handed at building site in Castletown

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

A THIEF was caught red-handed after he was spotted acting suspiciously at a house that was being renovated. Gardaí apprehended the man after they spotted him at the property in the Castletown area, outside Carlow town, on Thursday 8 May. They stopped and questioned him and subsequently found a number of power tools in his possession. He was arrested and brought to Carlow Garda Station, where he was charged. He is due to appear shortly before the local district court. 
Woman's purse stolen from St Mary’s Cemetery - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

A WOMAN’S purse was stolen while she was visiting a loved one’s grave in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow last week. The callous crime took place on Thursday 8 May at 11.30am when the woman was in the graveyard. She had parked her car and when she returned to it, she discovered that her purse was missing. It was later found discarded in the cemetery, but her money and bank cards had been stolen.
College’s creative writing talent showcased at annual awards - Clonmore - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

CARLOW College hosted its 13th Annual Literary Awards and Creative Writing Showcase in Visual recently. The annual event gathers together the college literary community for a night to recognise and celebrate the creative writing talent of its students, with awards presented for best in prose and poetry writing over the past year. This year’s awards were presented by the poet Victoria Kennefick, who is 2025 Arts Council of Ireland/Trinity College Dublin Writer Fellow.
Carlow town was absolutely buzzing for Pan Celtic Festival - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 month ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Elizabeth Lee

CARLOW town was the centre of the Celtic universe last week when it hosted a festival that celebrated the arts and culture of six Celtic nations. The event celebrated Celtic heritage, culture and language over five days and nights of music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry, sport, craft, art and friendship.