Childcare crisis looming over Kilkenny – With 8 out of 10 children under 6 left with no access to childcare services –– Natasha Newsom Drennan TD
A local TD says up to 8 out of 10 children across Kilkenny under the age of 6 have no...
Four teenagers arrested after vehicle theft suspected in County Wicklow; car stopped on M11 near Gorey
Four teenagers have been arrested after reports of a suspected stolen vehicle in County Wicklow. Gardai were dispatched to Arklow...
Urgent reminder: Only purchase medications from reputable pharmacies with a prescription — beware of illegal weight loss drugs
You're being reminded to only ever buy your medication from a reputable pharmacy and with a prescription from your GP....
Carlow Photographic Society launches exhibition at Fairgreen celebrating local businesses and community spirit
An exhibition will take place tomorrow at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre. The event is being hosted by Carlow Photographic Society,...
Significant surge in cocaine use, particularly in rural areas- according to drug treatment centre
There's been an enormous increase in people presenting with problem cocaine use, according to one of the country's primary drug...
2025 Scamwatch campaign launched to protect students from rental scams ahead of academic year
As thousands of students across the country begin their search for accommodation for the upcoming academic year, national housing charity...
Carlow and Kilkenny recorded a significant 28% increase in power cuts between 2023 and 2024
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú is raising concerns about the increase in power cuts faced by homes and businesses. Figures provided to...
Kilkenny man and family awakened by 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Crete
A local man and his family were awakened in the early hours of this morning when an earthquake rocked their...
€195,000 allocated for biodiversity projects in Carlow and Kilkenny
Community groups in Carlow/Kilkenny will benefit from funding of €195,000 for local biodiversity initiatives. Speaking to KCLR news Fine Gael...
Kilkenny manufacturing firm Hi Tec Medicare selected as finalist for National Enterprise Award
A manufacturing company from County Kilkenny are set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the...
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