Carlow and Kilkenny urged to ‘Go Purple’ to raise awareness of Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse was at pandemic levels even before Covid. That's according to the Communications manager at the local Amber women's...
First President of new South East Technological University announced
The inaugural President of the South East Technological University has been announced this morning. Professor Veronica Campbell, a Scottish native,...
Bridge in Rathvilly remains closed after Carlow county council crews worked through the night to repair water mains burst
The bridge in Rathvilly remains closed to traffic this morning following a water mains burst on Tuesday. It was hoped...
Carlow Councillor calls for full-time Vacant Homes Officer to be appointed
A Carlow Councillor wants the local authority to appoint a Vacant Homes Officer on a full-time basis. The Housing Minister...
New Residential Tenancies Board report shows extent of rent increases in Carlow and Kilkenny
Kilkenny and Carlow are now among 13 counties with average rents of more than €1,000 per month. The latest figures...
Eight men due in court in Thurles on charges connected with a serious assault in Upperchurch last June
Eight young men are due in court in Thurles this morning, charged in connection with a serious assault last year....
Carlow fire fighters tackle sixth incident of arson in Tullow in a week
Local firefighters had to put out another blaze in a field in Tullow on Monday night. That's the sixth incident...
Renowned violinist to be honoured in first civic reception by Kilkenny county council since pandemic
The first civic reception to be hosted by Kilkenny County Council in more than two years goes ahead later today....
Drivers from Carlow and Kilkenny advised that average speed safety cameras now operational on M7 in Tipperary
The first motorway average speed camera system in Ireland has gone live this morning. The safety cameras are now operational...
Cyclist dies following Wexford crash near Carlow-Kilkenny border at Ballywilliam
A cyclist has died following a crash near New Ross. The man in his 60's was cycling in a group...
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