Leo Varadkar elected Taoiseach for a second time
TDs voted by a margin of 87 to 62 to see the 43 year old take over from Micheál Martin.
Councillor Will Patten says Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael excluded other Carlow councillors from rate increase decision
The commercial rates are going up by 5% in Carlow next year as a result of rising costs. A three-percent...
Traffic plan in place for of memorial celebration for the late Vicky Phelan in Mooncoin
Thousands of people are set to attend a memorial celebration for the late Vicky Phelan today. A traffic plan has...
Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils vote for commercial rates increases
Both local authorities are shielding smaller local businesses from the increase with an improved rebate and prompt payment incentives.
Kilkenny emergency services deal with fire in the city’s Wolfe Tone street
Gardaí had to breach the front door of the residence before the Kilkenny fire service arrived. There have been no...
Festive season underway across the two counties today
Yulefest will run all the way until the 24th with returning festival favourites like the Market, Medieval Mile Run, Yulefest...
Woman in her 50s brought to Waterford University Hospital following road traffic crash in Carlow town
The pedestrian who is aged in her 50s is understood to have been struck by a car at approximately 9am...
17-year-old Carlow man wins a National Bravery Award following heroics in the River Barrow last year
Miley Doran from Carlow has been presented with a silver medal at the National Bravery Awards, after he saved a...
Man dies and four people hospitalised after stolen vehicle involved in collision in Co Kilkenny
Gardai in Kilkenny have confirmed to KCLR News that the road will remain closed for a number of hours to...
Local political analyst believes that Leo Varadkar has suggested a voting pact as he’s concerned that Fine Gael will not form part of the next government
Local political analyst and Labour activist Sean Butler believes that Leo Varadkar has suggested a voting pact with Fianna Fail...
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