There are many monuments all around Europe to those who left their own lands to stand and fight in Spain during their civil war. The International Brigades are remembered in story and song across the continent by those who still remember the brave soldiers who stood up to Franco’s army. Men like Frank Ryan bring …
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On Easter Monday athletes representing Carrick-on-Suir AC made the short trip to Kilmacow where they joined clubs from all over the country for St. Senan’s AC Open Day. Basking in glorious sunshine our future stars of track and field had a very productive day and came back from the South Kilkenny venue with a nice …
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Carrick United’s Easter camp was held last week for three days with 130 children taking part. The annual camp was as usual run in a very professional manner with plenty of current players, managers and committee members at hand to assist with its smooth running. As is the case with running any outdoor events in …
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On Friday evening last young David Kocjan stepped into the ring in the National Stadium in Dublin for an All-Ireland Final bout in the 68 kg category. The culmination of a though season where David trained as hard as he possibly could and had been performing incredibly well in the ring all boiled down to …
Anniversary Memorial Concert to remember one of the darkest nights of them all 50 years ago During the 1960s and 1970s, showbands ruled the live music scene in Ireland. They drew huge crowds who flocked into venues up and down the country and none more so the famous Miami Showband. Led by the ever-popular front …
Things are getting busy for the committee of Darkness Into Light in the town as they prepare for their tenth walk this year. Their pop-up shop on the Main Street at Barry Walsh’s estate agents was a hive of activity last Saturday when the committee held their first public registration day. The shop front, festooned …
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And where it all began… A couple of weeks ago, social media was all a buzz about a fascinating photo by local man Hugh Faulkner taken of the Blueway on a glorious sunny evening. The snap, too good to be enjoyed solely by those with access to social platforms was printed here also, and there …
Carrick-on-Suir has been plagued by a tiny minority of teens intent on causing mayhem and destruction by throwing objects at vehicles passing through the town, in particular around the Fair Green area at drivers passing along the N24. This type of behaviour has been condemned by every right-thinking person in the town, as it casts …
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Since its formation almost three years ago Realta Special Needs Sports Club has been to the fore in our community assisting those with special needs to become more involved in activities.As well as involving the children in sporting activities, the group has led the way in being an informative and educational tool for those in …
All around the country on Easter weekend crowds gather at republican graves or at special memorials to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Carrick-on-Suir is no different and each year a dignified and respectful event is held at the republican plot in St. Mary’s Graveyard. The local Sinn Féin Cumann lays …
