Marie Boran

2 weeks ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

CARLOW Choral Society recently launched its 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of bringing music to Carlow and beyond since its founding in 1965. The celebrations kicked off with a launch evening on 4 April with cheese and wine, sponsored by John Donahue Premium Wine and Elizabeth Bradley Carlow Farmhouse Cheese. The event brought together current and former members, along with relatives of past members who have since passed away.

2 weeks ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

FROM a burgeoning café culture to digital grants that boost local retailers, new life is emerging in Carlow’s core. Much of this optimism ties back to Project Carlow 2040 and the €20.8 million URDF funding – an ambitious plan that, many believe, could transform the town for the better. Kieran Comerford, head of economic development and enterprise at Carlow LEO, sees a unique opportunity to combine public funding with community-driven entrepreneurship.

2 weeks ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

A SIGNIFICANT milestone was marked recently at Éire Óg GAA Club in Carlow with the official opening of the club’s newly-transformed gym facility, now named The Anne Brennan Éire Óg Training Hub in tribute to a beloved figure in the club’s history. The revitalised facility, which had undergone extensive renovations over several weeks, was officially opened by Gerry Brennan, husband of the late Anne, who served as the first female secretary of Éire Óg in 1994.

4 weeks ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

GARRYHILL Handball Club’s instrumental music group has brought glory to Carlow after winning the Leinster Senior Scór final in Ceol Uirlise (instrumental music) on Sunday 6 April at The Downs GAA Club in Westmeath. The talented quintet, comprised of Diarmuid O’Neill, Aislinn Joyce, Killian O’Rourke, James Hosey and Sonny Cahill, will advance to represent their club, county and province at the All-Ireland final in Castlebar on Saturday 26 April.

4 weeks ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

GAELSCOIL Eoghain Uí Thuairisc has achieved remarkable success on the national stage, bringing home the highest accolade in Irish-language school drama at Féile Scoildrámaíochta. The school won the All-Ireland drama competition in Mullingar on Wednesday 9 April at the Féile Scoildrámaíochta finals. The Carlow Gaelscoil not only claimed first place in its category but also secured the prestigious overall prize of Scothlérití na Féile (best overall performance).