1962 - Carlow man speaks openly on national television about his plan to invade Greenland... #ThrowbackThursday

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This week 1977 - Carlow Regional College had "bean" in need of some IT equipment, and what should canned food specialists Batchelors present them with? A second hand "peas-cee", of course... Happy Christmas! #ThrowbackThursday

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Today marks 800 years since the canonisation of St Laurence O’Toole. Archbishop of Dublin, peacemaker & reformer, declared a saint by Pope Honorius III. His legacy of compassion & unity continues to inspire in Carlow, where St Laurence O’Toole Athletic Club bears his name. #ThrowbackThursday

Ná déan dearmad má tá tú ag tabhairt nó ag fáil táibléid mar bhronntanas an Nollaig seo, tá BorrowBox lán le leabhair ar líne agus tá siad saor in aisce. Ní gá duit ach uimhir chárta leabharlainne agus PIN. Má tá cárta uait, is furasta ceann a fháil in aon cheann dár mbrainsí. #BorrowBox

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Conservation complete! Three treasures from Carlow County Archive — Braganza House Papers, Vigor Papers & Douglas River map — preserved thanks to @heritagecouncil.ie + Paperworks. Public display coming in 2026. #Heritage #Conservation #Carlow

This week 1993: The late Alan McLoughlin had just struck one of the most iconic goals in Irish football history. With America and the World Cup on the horizon, the nation erupted in delirium—everyone, that is, except Roy Keane, who was already totting up the cost." #ThrowbackThursday

This week 1959 - The Carlow County Council Centenarians Medal wasn't around then but, it it was, Paddy's dog would definitely have to get one hung on to his collar... #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #Bookfacefriday #Samhain2025 #ChildrensBookFestival 🎃🎃👻👻

If you're out and about in St. Mullins over the next couple of days keep an eye out for the ghost carriage. And the Gardaí will be interested in it too: no lights, probably no tax or insurance, and you can bet the NCT is out aswell... 🎃😱 👻 #Halloween #ThrowbackThursday

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The 1990 #PresidentialElection had a little bit of everything: "Mature recollections", "Dirty whispering" & a candidate that couldn't even count on himself for a vote... #Aras25 #ThrowbackThursday

Join Carlow's Community Roots Programme today! Call Davin on 087-1025640

#OTD 1998 - "Peacemakers Get Just Reward" - John Hume and David Trimble are announced as winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for 1998. #ThrowbackThursday

TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to essential ESB electrical works in the area, Borris Library will be closed on Saturday, 11 October. This includes all My Open Library (MOL) services. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

#OTD 2000 - The Dinn Rí - which had at that time been in business for just 5 years - lands its third national title when it is again named Pub of the Year. #ThrowbackThursday

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🔋🏠 Join us for a one-on-one chat with a home energy expert at our upcoming Energy Advice Clinic! 📅 Date: 7th October @ 2pm to 4pm 📍 Location: Carlow Town Library ⏰ Six 15-minute slots available – Pre-registration is required at the library, at [email protected] or ☎️ 059-9129701

This week 2009 - A perfect storm of protest in Carlow, as both farmers and students take to the streets to "paralyse the town". But, in fairness to the farmers, they get off home before the schools close. #ThrowbackThursday

🔋🏠 Join us for a one-on-one chat with a home energy expert at our upcoming Energy Advice Clinic! 📅 Date: 7th October @ 2pm to 4pm 📍 Location: Carlow Town Library ⏰ Six 15-minute slots available – Pre-registration is required at the library, at [email protected] or ☎️ 059-9129701

Publicity for the 1933 National Ploughing Championships, held at... *Checks Notes*... Clondalkin. #Ploughing2025 #ThrowbackThursday

TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to essential ESB electrical works, Borris Library will be closed on Saturday, 20 September. This includes all My Open Library (MOL) services. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday 😀📚

"Revulsion", "horror" and "savagery". Stunned members of Carlow County Council react with sorrow and outrage to the terrorist attacks in New York #OTD 2001. #ThrowbackThursday

Bringing back the festival vibes! 😀🎶📚#bookfacefriday

June 1959 - The results of the Presidential Election for Carlow Kilkenny. Only two candidates. True story. #ThrowbackThursday

#OTD 1922 - Just six days after his assassination at Béal na Bláth in Co. Cork, thousands gathered along the streets of Dublin to honour Michael Collins as his funeral procession passed through the city. #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #Summerstars #heritageweek2025 🤩📚

In celebration of #HeritageWeek2025 an excavation is currently underway in Carlow College St. Patrick's: hopefully the findings will be as illuminating as those from Rathgall Hillfort outside Tullow, in the summer of 1969: #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #Summerstars2025 #HeritageWeek2025

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"The Greatest Day of the Year" - Borris Fair, 1964 #ThrowbackThursday

Please Note: Due to planned ESB works tonight, Monday 11 August, the My Open Library Service will not be available at Tullow Library. Works are scheduled for between 8pm & 8am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars 🤩📚

This week 1837 - William Henry Maule is elected to Carlow Borough Council, & is coaxed into extending his largesse to aid the poor of the Town. However, his largesse isn't as large as they would have liked... #ThrowbackThursday

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This week 1862: The gentility of mid 19th Century advertisements: Watsons have recently opened a new brewery on Castle Street & they are eternally grateful for your custom... #ThrowbackThursday

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#OTD 1898 - The unveiling of the Carlow-Graigue 1798 Memorial Cross - "In memory of the 640 United Irishmen who gave their lives for their country at the Battle of Carlow May 25th 1798." #ThrowbackThursday

Not this Sunday for Carlow but... we'll dream of maybe some Sunday. 🇨🇩 #AllIrelandHurling #GAA #ThrowbackThursday

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#OTD 1927 The dark days of the Civil War return to the streets of Dublin as Free State Minister for Justice Kevin O'Higgins is shot & killed in Booterstown. The IRA claim his murder is in retaliation for the execution of 77 of their prisoners. #ThrowbackThursday

Save the Date - Wed. 20 August #HeritageWeek

A warm breeze wafting across the court, the gentle "pock!" fills the air as ball unites with string, the balmy days of midsummer and the only lawn tennis championship that's worth winning - the championships that overshadow Wimbledon - were in full swing #ThrowbackThursday

HOW IT STARTED: This week 1887: "It utterly failed to make any show of organised or disciplined existence." HOW IT'S GOING: May 2025: Carlow Fire & Rescue Service proved once again that their expertise & skill are among the best in the country." #ThrowbackThursday

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