Carlow Nationalist

GAA title for Ballon ladies

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:38:49 GMT

BALLON ladies’ GAA team claimed victory over a strong St Mullins team in the junior ‘A’ championship by .-.. to .-. at Dr Cullen Park recently. Everyone trained very hard throughout the year and their commitment paid off on the day. It was a great game of football, with the scores very close throughout.

The true story of Billy the Kid and his Irish mother

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:22:35 GMT

ACCORDING to his biographers, Pat Garrett (the man who would eventually kill him) and Ash Upson, William Henry McCarty was born on .. November .... at .. Allen Street, New York City, hardly the address you would expect to see in relation to someone who would become one of the Wild West’s most notorious gunmen.

Ulster revival

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:22:09 GMT

Andy Oliver’s Curragh left and right with Punch Your Weight in the Irish Cambridgeshire and First Cornerstone in the G. Futurity Stakes thrust the newcomer into the public eye. Andy’s feat in winning the ever-competitive, cut-throat Irish Cambridgeshire with a three-year-old on only his second public appearance has no known precedent. If that were not enough, his juggling act in securing new owners for First Cornerstone, on condition he be supplemented for the Futurity in expectation of immediate reward, was equally indicative of skills not ordinary.

Joy unconfined as Carlow ease to All-Ireland glory

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:20:08 GMT

THE town land of Lattin-Cullen is not a place too many people in Carlow have ever heard of. For those who know their hurling they would tell you very quickly that it is the home town of Tipperary’s two-time All Ireland medal winner Nicky English.

Players overcome pre-game nerves

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:20:05 GMT

AFTER the initial impact of their success had sunk in, corner forward Eleanor Tracey paid tribute to Mick Lillis and the rest of his management team who had prepared them for this exhilarating success.

Broad smiles greet a fantastic victory

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:20:02 GMT

IF there were broad smiles all around in Lattin-Cullen on Sunday then it was an even more special occasion for two other Carlow players.

Rangers’ goals make all the difference

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:58 GMT

ELEVEN scores apiece in this important senior hurling champion-ship tie at sunny Dr Cullen Park on Sunday but, bearing out the sporting cliché that goals win games, it was county champions Mount Leinster Rangers who prevailed by virtue of their three green flags to one for Erin’s Own.

National eventing title marks end to a successful season

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:55 GMT

CARLOW pony club celebrated the latest win in what has been a very successful year at the Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships which took place in Tattersalls, Co Meath last week.

Rugby clubs set for busy Open Days

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:52 GMT

TULLOW Rugby Club has pulled off a bit of a coup for their family and club Open Day which takes place next Sunday at their home ground of Blackgates. As well as having Sean O’Brien in attendance they have enticed Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney to take part in the festivities which start at 11am with registration for parents and children.

Walsh goal proves a winner for St Mullins

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:48 GMT

EVEN though both sides will face each other in the semi-final of the intermediate hurling championship they still didn’t take things easy in the final group game of the championship in McGrath Park on Saturday.

Local players in battle for Boston title

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:44 GMT

THERE was a strong Carlow presence in the Boston GAA finals as a composite Wexford side beat their Galway equivalents to take their local title at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton recently.

Ballinkillen stay focussed and seal semi-final place

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:42 GMT

BALLINKILLEN had one shot and they made it count in the senior hurling championship at McGrath Park on Friday evening and they were delighted to claim a semi-final place.

Naomh Eoin are still in the hunt

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:39 GMT

IN the end Naomh Eoin didn’t have to dig too deeply to take their second win of the senior hurling championship in McGrath Park on Saturday. If Carlow had taken at least two of the four goal chances which came their way in the first half it would have opened up the game and possibly put doubt into Myshall minds. They didn’t and Naomh Eoin drove on.

Enjoy a scenic cycle and help your local area

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:31 GMT

A FUNDRAISING cycle will be held in Myshall this month in aid of the local sports complex.

It’s all glitz and glam for little rosebud Caoimhe

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:12:59 GMT

SHE’S been mingling with the likes of Daithi Ó Sé, Borris’s Pat Byrne, who won RTÉ’s The Voice, and some of the most beautiful cailíns ever to come out of these fair isles.

Every gal should have one – a totally devoted husband

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:10:43 GMT

HELLO. I’m back. Unfortunately, I am not married but, following my sojourn to England, where I was a guest at boyfriend’s sister’s wedding, I have decided that I definitely will allow someone to marry me.

Handbag sold in error at charity event

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:03:20 GMT

THE hunt is on for a fashionista who got more than she bargained for at a charity handbag sale over the weekend.

Ballon sees double with three sets of twins – but Graigue goes one better!

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:03:17 GMT

IT WAS TWIN-TASTIC at the gates of Ballon National School last week when three sets of mammies and daddies experienced a double bout parental anxiety as three sets of twins started at the school!

A blast from the past for Tullow’s class of ‘92

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:03:14 GMT

IT WAS the year that brought All-Ireland success to Tullow, Snap’s Rhythm is a Dancer was playing on the radio and the concept of a mobile phone was just something we saw in Lethal Weapon ..

Tullow kids ‘forced to play on the street’

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:03:11 GMT

CHILDREN in a Tullow housing estate are being forced to play on dangerous roads because Carlow County Council has told them they can’t play ball on the green in their estate.

Meeting to discuss The Gathering

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:03:00 GMT

THE GATHERING 2013 is an opportunity for the people of Ireland to reach out to the diaspora – to friends, family and loved ones, as well as connections through businesses, clubs and associations – and invite them to Ireland next year to be part of specially organised local gatherings and events held in their honour.

Carlow town moves up litter league

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:54 GMT

CARLOW appears to be tackling the problem of litter, with the latest survey by Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) showing an improvement of ten places in the national league, designating the town ‘clean to European norms’

Helen’s medal joy at Paralympics

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:50 GMT

IT WAS a dream come true for Dunlavin’s Helen Kearney when she took silver in the Paralympic Games on Sunday.

‘It was like having a piranha fish stuck in my leg’

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:46 GMT

I BET you don’t know what it feels like to have a “piranha fish stuck in your leg”, nor do you want to. But for one brave little Carlow lad, that’s exact-ly how he described taking the first step towards possibly finding a cure for his painful skin condition.

Thief threatens shop assistant

Carlow Nationalist — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:30 GMT

A FEMALE staff member at a local newsagents was left “shaken” after a terrifying robbery where she was threatened with a broken bottle. The incident occurred at Centra, Potato Market between 10.30pm and 10.45pm last Monday (27 August).