A celebration banquet was held in Town Hall to celebrate Carlow being first inland town in Ireland to switch on electricity 1891 On This Day

He was first African American to win men’s singles at Wimbledon, American Open and Australian Open. Arthur Ashe was born 1943 On This Day

With a population of just over 8 million the Republic of South Sudan became an independent country in the year 2011 On This Day

Ringo Starr had his first performance with the Beatles on Aug 18th 1962. He was born Richard Starkey in Dingle Liverpool in 1940 On This Day

The regalia of the Sovereign and Grand Master of the Order of St Patrick- the Irish Crown Jewels were discovered missing in 1907 On This Day