Lockdown sees a steep rise in the number of people seeking eating disorder supports
There's been a 110% increase in people using online eating disorder support groups. That's according to 2020 statistics from support...
Kilkenny teacher insists traditional Leaving Cert should still go ahead
A local education expert is calling for the Leaving Cert to go ahead this summer. It comes amidst speculation over...
Covid-19 disinformation spreads throughout Kilkenny
Locals are warned to beware of disinformation about Covid-19 that's been displayed on billboards in Kilkenny. An electronic screen appeared...
Gardaí report a drop in house burglaries across Carlow and Kilkenny
House burglaries are down across Carlow and Kilkenny since the start of the third lockdown. However, local Gardaí are warning...
Carlow school principal says “ambiguity and confusion” remains over special needs students’ educaion
A Carlow school principal is raising concerns about the "confusion and ambiguity" surrounding the reopening of special schools next week....
Kilkenny is facing a “dog poo pandemic”, says local councillor
Kilkenny is experiencing a "dog poo pandemic" according to one local councillor. The issue is set to be tackled in...
The next week will be the most challenging period of the entire Covid pandemic, says former head of HSE
A former head of the HSE says the next five to seven days will be the most challenging period of...
St Luke’s patients should be transferred to private hospitals urgently, says INMO
Patients at St Luke's should be transferred to private hospitals urgently for the sake of patient safety. That's according to...
Vandals are targeting cars in Bagenalstown
A car was spray painted in Bagenalstown by vandals this week. The white Mini Cooper was parked at Kilcarrig St...
Council must apologise for handling of Kilkenny County Home, says Cathaoirleach
The Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council says he feels responsible for the appalling decision made by his predecessors in relation...
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