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Coronavirus chaos St Patrick’s Day Parades axed due to bug AS the coronavirus crisis escalates in Ireland, and globally, Carlow has not escaped the chaos that is un folding with St Patrick’s Day Parades and events cancelled up and down the county and country. And the county council has been asked just how prepared the county is for a local Covid-19 outbreak. “What is in place at local level with the coronavirus hitting Europe?â€? Councillor Adrienne Wallace asked at a recent meeting of Carlow Municipal District. Director of Services Michael Rainey said: “It was important that the local authority “does not encourage any panicâ€?. “We’re not a health authority,â€? he told members and he said that the council’s focus was on maintaining services in the event of an outbreak. “Business continuity plans are being updated at the minute,â€? Mr Rainey said. Meanwhile, with a total of 33 cases of Covid-19 now FRQÂżUPHG RQ WKH LVODQG RI Ireland, as of Monday, March 9, a text message was sent to

parents of ColĂĄiste Eamon RĂ­s in Callan, Co Kilkenny to say that students have had a low risk contact with D FRQÂżUPHG &RYLG FDVH while they travelled home from Italy Students recently back from Italy have been deemed to have had only casual contact during their travels, not enough for them to be tested. “The advice from the HSE is that all those linked with this trip should be safe to return to school as normal,â€? a spokesperson said. A spokesperson for Carlow College told Carlow People: Âł7KH ZHOO EHLQJ RI RXU VWDŕľľ students and wider community is of paramount importance and St Patrick’s is monitoring the situation, providing regular updates on this webpage. “Our advice to our community is to follow the advice of the HSE which is monitoring the situation and updating their website regularly.’’ Continues in Page 5

Emma and Daniel Picovici who won 1st place in Senior Ensembles with their Viola & Cello Duet, Carlow College of Music 8th Music Festival, Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc. Image by Rue Photography

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All eyes on Cheltenham for the week CARLOW’S Willie Mullins is eyeing a big start to this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which got underway with the Supreme Novice Hurdle, a race Mullins has won on six occasion. The veteran trainer KDG ÂżYH UXQQHUV LQ the opening Grade One race and was looking for a good start He said: ‘‘We all love to get a winner RQ WKH ÂżUVW GD\ Âą DQ\ owner, trainer or jockey. If you can get a winner on the ÂżUVW GD\ HYHU\RQHÂśV UHOD[HG the whole team relaxes and it’s almost like a job done so it is. ‘‘One year I hadn’t any winner for two days. It was tough going to bed each evening.’’ Meanwhile, in the space of

not much more than a decade, Gordon Elliott has gone from a trainer few had heard of to one of the most respected and feared names in the game. It is just nine years since the Cullentra maestro broke his Cheltenham Festival duck through Chicago Grey in the National Hunt &KDVH WKH ÂżUVW OHJ of a 2011 double, with Carlito Brigante landing the Coral Cup. Elliott now has 25 winners at the showpiece meeting to his credit - placing him 10th on the all-time list - and has picked up the top trainer award in two of the last three years, after saddling six winners in 2017

and record-equalling eight 12 months later. The steep upward trajectory of Elliott’s training career shows no signs of slowing down, and he is looking forward to sending another formidable team of 50plus horses across the Irish Sea for what promises to be another captivating four days. Elliott has done his best to dampen expectations, but knows one winner could turn into two and snowball from there. He said: “We just want to get a winner. Everyone asks what you’d be happy with, but growing up you’d say to have a winner in Cheltenham would be unbelievable.’’ “I suppose with the way it’s gone, you’d want a couple of winners, so we’ll see.�

Emma, Mikala, Alanna, Callum and Mick Kelly at Ballymurphy Celtic AFC’s ‘Who Wants to be a Thousandaire?’ Lord Bagenal Inn. Image by Rue Photography

It’s a Fair City day for Abbie’s Make A Wish

THE recipient of Make a Wish, Abbie Colfer will make her TV debut on RTÉ’s Fair City as she raises awareness for Wish Day on this Friday, March13. Starring alongside Sorcha Furlong, Victor Burke and Enda Oates on the streets of Carrigstown outside SPAR, Abbie will be hoping that Fair City viewers and the people of Ireland will help raise funds for children with life-

threatening conditions. As part of the Make a Wish campaign this year, Abbie will appear on RTÉ One’s Fair City on Thursday, March 12th at 8pm, the night before Wish Day. Collecting with her mum Andrea, Abbie will be encouraging fans of Fair City to support Make A Wish by donating and/or buying pens in their local SPAR store. Abbie told RTÉ: ‘‘Never

before have I been on TV. I am excited because I sometimes watch Fair City with my Nana who is a huge fan’’. Abbie Colfer is 10 and, in August 2016, aged just seven and a half, she was diagnosed with leukaemia. After two and a half years of chemotherapy, $EELH KDV ODVWLQJ H྾HFWV RI WKH treatment. She is now 15 months in remission

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Odhran’s is a spelling bee special A PUPIL from Ballon National School has proved a minor genius when it comes to vowels and consonants, after making his way to spelling success! Odhran Maxwell from Ballon was the winner of the Co &DUORZ (DVRQ 6SHOOLQJ %HH ¿nal recently, overcoming some tough competition. Odhran raced to the top in a fairly tough competition in which he faced 14 fellow spelling enthusiasts from schools all over the county. He will now compete in the Leinster Provincial Spelling Bee this May, which will be hosted by Alison Curtis of Today FM’s Weekend Breakfast Show, which has partnered with Eason for the Spelling Bee contest. Celebrating its 10th year, as well as the prestigious title of the all-Ireland champion speller

will also take home a collection of books for their school library worth €7,500 as well as a personal collection worth €500.

Is Carlow ready for Covid19? Continued from Page xx Meanwhile, restrictions are in place at St Luke’s Hospital for Carlow/Kilkenny as concern grows over coronavirus. A statement said the ban was until further notice to protect the VDIHW\ RI SDWLHQWV DQG VWD൵ DQG prevent the spread of infection. There are exceptions to the ban for parents visiting children in hospital or a partner visiting a maternity patient. People visiting patients at endof-life will also be permitted as will immediate family members visiting patients in ICU/CCU and those nominated to assist with care of confused patients. However, exemptions are limited to one person for each patient – except where wheelchair and other support for a relative might be needed. Children should not visit patients in hospital. Patients may use their mobile to keep in contact with families during their stay in hospital while the visiting ban is in place While visiting restrictions may be upsetting for patients and their families, the hospital’s priority was to protect all patients in the hospital.

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Garda Youth awards are back

news in brief Memorial statue of Kevin Barry plan

PLANNING permission has been lodged for the erection of a memorial statue in Carlow. The Kevin Barry Commemoration Committee is seeking permission for the erection of a memorial statue, the re-location of an existing monument and all ancillary works at The Green, Rathvilly, Carlow. A decision is due from Carlow County Council on April 27th.

Tree felling, paint and floods combat

Carlow’s local authority is to spend ₏5,000 on cutting down ten poplars in Kernanstown Terrace, as part of Carlow Municipal District’s priority list for 2020. Other works include: ₏500 for the re-painting of the yellow box at Carlow Credit Union and Ÿ WR FRPEDW ÀRRGLQJ DW St Mary’s Cemetery in Carlow Town.

Decision on retail to office planning

A decision is due in the coming days on a planning application for a change of use from a UHWDLO VKRS WR RŕľśFH XVH DW D premises in Tinryland. Douglas Electronics Systems Ltd have made the application for the development at Tighan an Raoireann, Tinryland.

Ciara Long with Molly Doyle who achieved 2nd place Age 18 & Under Voice at Carlow College of Music 8th Music Festival, Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc. Image by Rue Photography

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IT comes out tops in Game Fleadh CARLOW IT’s Eoin Galavan won the coveted Robocode series at the hotly contested Irish Games Fleadh 2020, which was held at the LIT, Thurles Campus on March 4, while our other teams from the college won category prizes at the all-island annual event. The number of competitors was up, with 27 entries from nine colleges vying for one of the coveted titles or victorious in the Robocode series. Hundreds of software developers and game enthusiasts attended the daylong event that showcased the best of the third level game development. Games Fleadh also allowed second and third level students explore possible careers in an industry worth ₏148.8 billion, and learn more about the social conscience of the gaming world. Teams from Carlow IT won the following: Best in User Interface Design; Best Original Innovation in Gaming; Best in Use of AI Algorithms and Best Game Built Using Software Libraries.

FOLLOWING last year’s hugely successful inaugural Garda Youth Awards, the search is on again for a young person or group of young people who have done something extraordinary. An Garda SĂ­ochĂĄna in association with Netwatch, Carlow County Council and Kilkenny County Council have launched the Carlow/Kilkenny Garda Youth Awards for 2020. Two of the main category winners from last year, Shantelle Tynan – Special Achievement and Ismail Mohammed – Individual Award, spoke at the launch of the 2020 awards. Both will go on to represent the Carlow/ Kilkenny Division at the naWLRQDO ÂżQDO RI WKH *DUGD <RXWK Awards next month. The co-founder of Netwatch, David Walsh, said: “When Netwatch got involved in the inaugural awards last year, we knew it would highlight some great young people in our communities. The amazing stories that were presented to the judging panel, surpassed our expectations and the award winners of 2019 were an inspiration to us all. “I am looking forward to be-

ing part of this great initiative again this year, the people of Kilkenny/Carlow should be very proud of the young people that surround us.â€? Last year, more than 50 young people and groups were nominated for the awards. Ten of those went on to be honoured at an inspirational event held in Hotel Kilkenny last November. The Carlow nominees who didn’t progress received cerWLÂżFDWHV WR DFNQRZOHGJH WKHLU nomination at the 2020 launch. Chief Superintendent of the Carlow/Kilkenny Division, Dominic Hayes, said: “I am delighted to be hosting the Kilkenny/Carlow Divisional Youth Awards for a second year in a row after the tremendous success in 2019. “The awards are all about recognizing ordinary young people doing extraordinary things out in their local communities, it is a fantastic initiative.â€? The 2020 local a wards will take place in Carlow on November 12th. All nominees or group members should be between the ages of 13 and 21. For information, contact your local Community Garda, -XYHQLOH /LDLVRQ 2ŕľśFHU or the local station.

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opinion&comment

We’ve forgotten how to say hello

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y late wife and I moved from Dublin to our present home about 30 years ago. Although it was not far from the city it seemed very rural. There was a distinct village with a village shop, a pub, a small national school and a church beside it. The village was surrounded E\ UHDO ÂżHOGV VRPH RI ZKLFK contained real cows. Few of the roads had lights and none had footpaths. It was a friendly place. I was particularly struck by the way strangers (soon to become neighbours) would greet me when I was out walking. If I was with children they might stop to joke with them and ask their names. If I had brought a dog along, they might pat it and inquire about the breed. At very least they would smile and say hello; wave if they were on the other side of the road. Dublin has grown hugely in those 30 years and has swallowed my village which is now, really, just a somewhat distant suburb of the city.

TomĂĄs, Dylan and Aaron Curran partaking in Carlow Youth Challenge Cup, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography.

Michael Wolsey 0RVW RI WKH ¿HOGV KDYH JRQH to housing and there is nothing as wild as a cow to be seen in the few that remain. There are now two primary schools - the old one, greatly extended, and a shiny new one just up the road. Wonder of wonders, we even have a secondary school. The church is still there and I see that, despite the vast increase in population, it now has just one Mass on Sunday mornings, when it used to have three. Real locals hate the changes but I am a city boy at heart and I quite approve of most of them. The old village shop was open all hours but it didn’t have much to sell. Today there is a

good supermarket, a smaller food shop, a wine and cheese specialist and a small bakery. 7KH ROG SXE ZDV ÂżQH LI \RX were happy with one of its three beers and a ham and cheese sandwich, when the patron felt in the mood to make one. Today there are several cafĂŠs and FRŕľľHH VKRSV DQG D QXPEHU RI

restaurants, including Chinese, Italian and a Spanish tapas bar. The city has moved out to meet us but if you want to get into the centre of Dublin it is easy. Commuters will take issue with me here, and there can be no doubt that peak-time trains and buses are horribly crowded and unpleasant. But

they are frequent and turn up when expected - more or less. Thirty years ago it was a bit like the West Clare Railway as observed by Percy French: Perhaps it comes in two hours Perhaps it breaks down on the way If it does, says the guard, be the

powers We’re here for the rest of the day So ... better shops, better schools, better entertainment, decent public transport and a motorway link to the city. What’s not to like? Just this: people have forgotten how to say hello. The roads have become streets and they all have lights and footpaths. But the people who pass along them keep their heads down, sometimes looking at a phone as they walk. Often they will be jogging. Or they may be listening to music through earphones and so can’t hear or return a greeting. When I do catch someone’s eye and smile I am often met with a blank stare or they turn away, almost embarrassed, as if it might be dangerous to make eye contact. Born-and-bred locals and ancient outsiders of my vintage still observe the old niceties. But we are, quire literally, a dying breed. This change is a matter more of style than substance. Suburban Ireland is still a friendly place but, sadly, its residents no longer show it.

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Aideen Burke who won first place Age 18 & Under Voice and Juliet Deegan who won 1st place Age 18 & Under Violin at Carlow College of Music 8th Music Festival, Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc. Image by Rue Photography

Ciara Nolan, who was placed 2nd in Age 18 & Under Voice and Laura Neville who achieved 3rd place 18 & Under Harp at Carlow College of Music 8th Music Festival, Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc. Image by Rue Photography

Brian Byrne Senior Open Student of the Year (Piano) and Ruth Kelly 2nd place Senior Open Student of the Year (Voice) at Carlow College of Music 8th Music Festival

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Covid-19 vaccine a long way away

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Thomas Doyle (Chairman), Tommy Joyce (Juveniles Manager) and John Whelan (Secretary) from Ballymurphy Celtic AFC hosting “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire?� raising funds for the club with up to 70 juvenile players from U8 to U13, and Men and Women’s teams both competing in premier divisions, Lord Bagenal Inn. Image by Rue Photography KDYLQJ D YDFFLQH UHDG\ IRU clinical trials within months, rather than the years it usually takes. Developing a vaccine at breakneck speed will still be RI QR LPPHGLDWH XVH LQ WKH IDFH RI D IDVW HPHUJLQJ HSLGHPLF $ vaccine becoming available to the public within 12 months is WKH EHVW WKDW FDQ EH KRSHG IRU In this regard the COVID-19 situation has parallels with the (EROD RXWEUHDN LQ :HVW $IULFD six years ago; the vaccine that FDPH RXW RI WKDW GLG WKRXJK VDYH WKH OLYHV RI PDQ\ SHRSOH when there was a subsequent RXWEUHDN RI (EROD LQ &RQJR Working as a scientist in the

SKDUPD LQGXVWU\ P\VHOI , DP used to an environment where new drugs can take more than a GHFDGH WR FRPH WR PDUNHW IURP initial discovery. Getting a vaccine to the VKHOI ZLWKLQ D \HDU ZRXOG EH a phenomenal achievement, DOEHLW RQH WKDW ZLOO EH RI QR XVH to those that will catch the virus in the interim. 7UDGLWLRQDO PHWKRGV IRU developing vaccines have revolved around training the immune system to recognise the pathogen and produce antibodies against it. $ TXLFNHU URXWH WKLV WLPH will probably involve injecting genetic material into cells to produce a protein identical WR WKRVH IURP WKH YLUXV WKH protein associated with a new virus is easily tolerated by our bodies once our immune systems are trained or tricked LQWR UHFRJQLVLQJ LW In the meantime all we can do LV IROORZ WKH DGYLFH DQG PLQG each other. This will especially EH WKH FDVH LI DQ\RQH ZH NQRZ KDV WR VHOI LVRODWH GD\V LV D ORQJ SHULRG RI WLPH WR EH RQ your own. - Brian Quigley

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PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council I Peter Wall wish to apply to Carlow County Council for Permission for the Construction of a Portal type Steel shed to be used for storage purposes, and all associated site works, at Chaplestown Co. Carlow. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed James Kealy Carlow County Council SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION / REVISED PLANS We The Fighting Cocks GFC regarding planning reference number PL 19/326, at Kilcoole Rathoe, Co Carlow, for permission to construct a new all-weather pitch / astro turf together with associated floodlighting in the south western corner of our existing sports grounds and all associated site

works to our existing site wish to advise that significant further information / revised plans have been submitted. The significant changes proposed are a) Revised floodlighting layout and increased column height as per Lighting Impact Assessment Report b) Dimensions of existing boundary wall adjusted to site survey c) Dimensions of hurling wall adjusted to site survey, d) Location of gates added e) Retention permission sought for existing blockwork boundary wall and concrete hurling wall with fence over as constructed. Significant further information or revised plans are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of the Planning Department. A submission or observation in relation to the revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within two weeks (within 5 weeks, in the case of planning application accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report), after receipt of the newspaper and site notices by the Planning Authority (this fee is not applicable to persons who made original observations/submissions). Carlow County Council We, Tom & Elaine Doyle, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site, Craan, Kildavin, Co. Carlow. The development will consist of permission to construct a part

single storey, part two storey detached dwelling with attached domestic garage, a single storey garden studio, waste treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Carlow County Council I Patrick Wall am applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for the developemnt of a storage shed and yard and all associated site works at Monavoathe, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of

the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought by Jangold Limited for the following alterations to the existing building known as The Irish Bar, Church Street, Tullow, Co Carlow to combine it with the adjoining commercial premises to provide an extension to the bar at ground floor level, additional ground floor ancillary space to the rear consisting of kitchen, cold room and toilets, and to provide an external area to the bar at the rear; (2) modification of two existing residential accommodation at first and second floor level with landscaped first floor terrace level over; (3) the addition of a 3 storey building to the rear of the existing structure fronting Bishop Street consisting of 2 no. 1 bed and 1 no. 2 bed apartments and providing a new entrance on Bishop Street to the 3 new residential units plus the 2 existing units over The Irish Bar; (4) landscaping of land to the rear to provide a separate landscaped amenity space for residential use only; (5) the rebuilding of existing boundary walls as required including a pedestrian fire escape exiting to the carpark at the rear of Morris-

sey’s Pharmacy. All the above at The Irish Bar, and adjoining Old Pizzeria, Church Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 VA89 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in

making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. MIRACLE PRAYER. Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you the special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father see it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. Grateful thanks to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For favours received. A.L.

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March Maidens

COMING in like a lion and going out like a lamb, welcome to March. Month of Mars, the god of war, the meteorological beginning of Spring, and on the 21st of the month the spring equinox, when daytime and night are of equal length. March also really sees the first vanguard of spring flowers appearing. I’ll leave you with a pictorial selection of some to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks.

Wood Anemone (Photo Justin Ivory)

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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week

TV SHOW of the week

FILM of the week

HOROSCOPES

THE WAREHOUSE

by Robb Hart In an America ravaged by debt and unemployment, there is only one company left wor work for: the cloud. An online store that promises to make everyone’s life better, is also, of course, has a hidden agenda. Former prison guard Paxton finds himself embroiled in a plot to discover the Cloud’s real motives. Set in the confines of a corporate panopticon that’s at once brilliantly imagined and terrifyingly real, The Warehouse is a near-future thriller about what happens when Big Brother meets Big Business--and who will pay the ultimate price.

GIG of the week

HIGH ROAD, LOW ROAD Thursdays, RTE1, 8.30pm

THE INVISIBLE MAN (16) Running Time: 2hrs 05min

New Series: Episode 1 - Travel show pairing up celebrities and sending them off to far-flung destinations for a light-hearted adventure of discovery, culture and fun. But while one enjoys a luxury break, the other is forced to travel economy all the way, including cheap hotels and food. First up are Fair City stars George McMahon and Nyree Yergainharsian, who don’t know their destination until they arrive at the airport.

Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character. Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Moss) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding. But when Cecilia’s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

PLAY of the week

RACE of the week

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Lesser Celandine (Photo Justin Ivory)

Three-cornered Leek (Photo Justin Ivory)

MARY BLACK Friday 20th March 8pm. VISUAL Centre, Carlow. Call 059 9172400. Tickets: €36

THE STAR OF CHESTER LANE DES HANLON MEMORIAL ROAD RACE Saturday 21st March 8pm Tickets: €16/14 VISUAL Sunday, March 29, at 11:30 AM – 3 PM Centre, Carlow. Call 059 9172400. Carlow. Tickets: www.cyclingireland.ie

Mary Black is back with her all-star band, playing favourite songs from her immense catalogue spanning over 30 years, as well as showcasing songs from her new album ‘Mary Black Orchestrated’ with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra. Mary Black, one of Ireland’s favourite artists, is regarded as one of the most important Irish vocalists of her generation, with multi-platinum selling albums and a string of awards to her name. Mary’s enduring success has proven that her depth of talent and love of singing transcend the generations.

1854: Mr McGrath has fallen to his death working on the building of the Boyne Viaduct, leaving his wife Catherine alone to fend for herself. What’s a poor woman to do?…Put on his clothes, of course, and take up his place in the world! Quintessence Theatre use their dazzling physical ensemble theatre techniques to reimagine bustling 19th century Ireland and the remarkable true story of one of the country’s forgotten street characters, Kate the Navvy: the Molly Malone of Louth. Directed by Anna Simpson

The Des Hanlon Memorial Classic once again opens the Cycling Ireland National Road Series in Carlow Town, hosted by Carlow Cycling Club. In its 39th year, the hilly classic will start from the Leinster Marts on the Killeshin Road, rolling out at 12noon to give the Men’s National Road Series field a 133km test, and the Women’s 67km of Carlow countryside. The winner of the Men’s National Road Series race will lift the huge Des Hanlon Cup, created to commemorate a young local rider, who was killed cycling on the roads aged 18.

COURSE of the week

FUNDRAISER of the week

EVENT of the week

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Ramsons (Photo Justin Ivory)

Common Fumitory (Photo Justin Ivory)

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FOCUS IRELAND CARLOW SLEEPOUT March 20 at 8pm – Mar 21 at 8am Carlow Methodist Church, Athy Road, Carlow

PREGNANCY YOGALATES Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6 PM – 7 PM New Oak Community Centre, Carlow

Focus Ireland is calling on people in Carlow to sign up to take part in a Sleep Out to raise vital funds to help combat and prevent homelessness in the county. Please invite friends and start discussions here, or ask Cathryn on: cathryn.oleary@focusireland. ie or call her on 0866042854 to sign up and collect a sponsorship. We are bringing real and lasting change to the people we help, so please join us to raise awareness. To find out more, www.focusireland.ie/get-involved/ fundraising-events/carlow-sleep-out/

Class is a fusion of womb focused Yoga and gentle strengthening Pilates exercises, to safely stretch, learn positions for labour and birth, breathing techniques and guided relaxation, as well as chatting through what to expect when you’re expecting!! Mats, cushions and blankets available but please feel free to bring your own. No Pilates or Yoga experience necessary. Five week course is €65. 0860569137 Booking and advance payment through paypal ethnaq@gmail.com

MUSICAL CABARET SPECTACULAR

Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8 PM – 10 PM Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow Join some of Carlow’s most talented performers as they transport you to a world of the best song and dance numbers from the stage and screen! This March Rotary Club Carlow is once again presenting an evening of entertainment in aid of FOLLAINE Youth Counselling Service which is run by Carlow Regional Youth Services. Bringing together some of Carlow’s finest performers, along with some very special guests for a fantastic evening of entertainment for a very worthwhile cause. TICKETS: €20.00.

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