Capacity crowd to descend on Gowran Park for RED MILLS race day
A capacity crowd is expected at today's annual Red Mills Day at Gowran Park Racecourse today. The RED MILLS Trial...
New figures suggest a growing trend of people in Carlow and Kilkenny building without planning permission, seeking approval afterwards
A “build first, ask later” approach to planning is increasingly evident in Carlow and Kilkenny. Since January 2024, 152 retention...
Kilkenny mum-to-be wins €40,000 on a scratch card
A woman from Kilkenny has claimed a €40,000 top prize after scratching a winning Bingo 90 card bought in Thomastown....
‘Voices of Heritage’ course to get underway in Kilkenny to gather and record old stories
An introductory session into gathering and recording old stories from across County Kilkenny will be held at the Mayfair Library...
“Move your valuables to higher ground” as Burren river reaches near record high levels
Update (16:15): Water levels in the Burren and Barrow rivers remain extremely high but have stopped rising for now. Carlow...
Improving situation in parts of Kilkenny but public advised to remain vigilant
Water levels are continuing to rise slightly in Graiguenamanagh while they are falling on the River Nore while Inistioge is...
Phil Hogan seeks government support for key UN role
Former EU Commissioner and former Environment Minister Phil Hogan is reportedly seeking Government backing to lead a senior United Nations...
Carlow County Council on high alert as River Burren near record levels this morning
Carlow County County has issued a critical update this morning as the River Burren nears record high levels. They're advising...
Local farmers among thousand protesting in Athlone today over the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement
Thousands of farmers and supporters are protesting in Athlone this lunchtime against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Earlier they marched towards...
More should be done to incorporate Irish language names for new housing developments
A local councillor says there needs to be consistency around the naming of new housing developments in Irish. Cllr Sean...
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