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Rathvilly student crowned champion at county spelling bee - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 day ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

THE letters of success spelled sweet victory for Lorcan Britton as the sixth-class student from Scoil Phadraig Naofa in Rathvilly claimed the top spot in the County Carlow Eason Spelling Bee final. Lorcan outspelled six other talented competitors in a contest that showcased the county’s brightest young linguistic talents. The avid reader, who cites by Tui T Sutherland as his favourite book, will now advance to represent the county in the provincial spelling bee at the end of the month.
Lions Club book sale returns to Potato Market

1 day ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

THE popular Carlow Lions Club book sale has returned to Potato Market, offering thousands of books at bargain prices while supporting local charitable causes. The sale will run until 11 June and is operating daily from 10am to 6pm, except Sundays, in the former Elaine Curtis shop at Potato Market in Carlow town centre.
Carlow soprano Eva wins prestigious €6,000 opera prize - News - Carlow Nationalist

1 day ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Marie Boran

CARLOW town’s Eva Kavanagh has been named as the first-ever recipient of the Bríd Phelan Emerging Talent Award, receiving a €6,000 bursary to support her blossoming opera career. The award was presented at a special performance at Kildare Village to mark one month until the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, which runs from 27 May to 2 June.
Man Utd are losing the feeling of being a massive club – Ruben Amorim - National Sport - Carlow Nationalist

3 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Simon Peach

By Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterRuben Amorim cast doubt over his future should “brave” summer moves fail after Manchester United’s “embarrassed” head coach raged about a lack of urgency and big club mentality. The Red Devils returned to earth with a bump three days after reaching the Europa League final as fellow strugglers West Ham secured their first Premier League win at Old Trafford since 2007.
The Open in Portrush will benefit businesses across NI – tourism chief - National Sport - Carlow Nationalist

4 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Jonathan McCambridge

By Jonathan McCambridge, PAThe return of the Open Championship to Portrush will have a positive impact for businesses across Northern Ireland, a tourism chief has predicted. John McGrillen, chief executive of Tourism NI, said the last time the golf major was in Co Antrim in 2019, the local economy benefited by €130 million (£110 million), a figure set to be surpassed this summer.
Jordan Spieth out to emulate Rory McIlroy’s grand slam glory at Quail Hollow

6 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Phil Casey

By Phil Casey, PA Golf CorrespondentIt took 25 years for golf’s most exclusive club to admit a new member after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam by winning the Masters. Just five weeks later, that club could expand from six to seven as Jordan Spieth bids to end his own major drought by winning the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
Renowned footballer Victor Noctor celebrates 80th birthday on Friday - News - Carlow Nationalist

6 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Charlie Keegan

THE London family of Carlow town native Victor Noctor recently contacted to enquire if some reference could be carried in the newspaper as a family keepsake to mark Victor’s 80th birthday today Friday, 9 May. When Victor’s daughter Laura Noctor-King contacted me about such a possibility, her dad’s name immediately resonated. Growing up in Carlow during the early 1960s, Victor Noctor’s name meant a lot to me, as he was regarded as the area’s outstanding soccer player.
Murphy bursting with pride after brilliant away win

6 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Ger McNally

It was the thoughts of days like this that persuaded Joe Murphy to swap chasing Kildare and Leinster titles with Naas and come home to lead his native county. The smile on his face after the final whistle in Brewster Park told it’s own story. “I'm a fierce proud Carlow man. If I can add anything to the development of Carlow football, I'm very honured to do that. To stand with these guys today and see them get a really good win in a tough environment, I'm very proud at the moment,” said Murphy.
Foley returns to Carlow team for Tailteann Cup opener

6 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Ger McNally

Former team captain Darragh Foley returns to the Carlow team for Sunday's Tailteann Cup tie in Brewster Park against Fermanagh, (throw in 2pm). The Kilbride man brought the curtain down on a record breaking intercounty career at the end of last season but has been tempted back into the fray by new manager Joe Murphy.
Cat doused in petrol recovering

6 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

A CAT who was doused in fuel has been cared for by a local animal charity for the last two weeks, but is making a steady recovery. “Our cat section is as busy as ever and are currently providing extra special care to two cats who both arrived in awful condition,” explained Sally McCaffrey, manager of the Kildare and West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA).