Kilkenny residents urged to clear out unwanted appliances at free recycling event
Residents in Kilkenny are being encouraged to clear out unwanted electrical items today. WEEE Ireland is holding a free collection...
Hundreds gather in Carlow to celebrate Hewick’s retirement
Hundreds of people are attending a retirement party for one of Irish horse racing’s biggest characters, Hewick, in County Carlow...
Heritage Week returns with 122 events across Carlow and Kilkenny
Heritage Week is back, with 122 events scheduled across Carlow and Kilkenny. In Carlow, todays events include tours of historic...
Carlow and Kilkenny among counties with fewest GP practices providing medical abortions
Less than 10 GP practices or clinics have signed up to provide medical abortions in Carlow and also in Kilkenny....
Large crowds expected to attend today’s Borris Fair
The Borris Fair is set to roll out today. The annual event is held on August 15th to mark the...
More hot days ahead as HSE advises everyone to stay hydrated
A status yellow high temperature warning remains in place for Carlow, Kilkenny and 11 other counties until tomorrow morning, with...
Newpark Hotel named among Ireland’s best workplaces
The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny has been recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces. It follows an independent employee survey...
Gardaí investigating burglary in Fenagh
Investigations are continuing into a burglary in Carlow. Gardaí were called to a property in the Fenagh area on Monday....
Andrew McGuinness’ year-long term as Southern Regional Assembly Cathaoirleach comes to a close
Kilkenny Mayor Andrew McGuinness year-long term as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly comes to a close. During his tenure,...
A local TD has branded e-scooters a “scourge on our communities” as he demands immediate Government action on road safety
A Carlow Kilkenny TD is calling for urgent government action to strictly regulate and enforce e-scooter safety. Fianna Fáil TD...
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