Carlow-Nationalist

2 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Harry Stedman

By Harry Stedman, PAPope Francis’s body will be laid out for public view on Wednesday as mourners flock to the Vatican ahead of his funeral. The late pontiff, who died on Easter Monday aged 88, will be buried on Saturday in a service that will be attended by both the Prince of Wales and the UK Prime Minister. Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday that Prince William, a future head of the Church of England, will attend on behalf of the King.

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

By Jonathan McCambridge, PAMet Éireann has issued a status-orange rain warning for Co Wicklow. A series of yellow weather warnings are also in place across the island. The national weather agency said heavy rain in Co Wicklow could cause localised flooding. The warning was issued at 10.30am and remains in place until 11am on Saturday. A yellow warning in Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Galway and Clare will last until 9pm Friday.

1 week 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.

1 week ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Gráinne Ní Aodha

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAJustice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said “we can’t have relentless negativity” about a career as a garda. The new minister is attempting to boost flagging garda recruitment drives over previous years and mend rifts between gardaí and their outgoing Commissioner, Drew Harris. Mr O’Callaghan said he disagreed with criticism from a group representing senior gardai of Commissioner Harris and that it was “unfair” to place all criticisms on Mr Harris for issues within the force.

1 week 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).