Kilkenny Roots Festival in full swing as local star Elise Ramsbottom joins international lineup
The Kilkenny Roots Festival is in full swing across the city this weekend. It is the 28th staging of the...
Councillor Seán O’hArgáin welcomes opening of new accessible boardwalk at Greensbridge in Kilkenny
Labour councillor Seán O’hArgáin has welcomed the opening of a new riverside walkway at Greensbridge in Kilkenny. The timber path...
Carlow Fire Service makes history as Ireland’s first to secure “green” international excellence hat-trick
Carlow's fire service has officially become the greenest in the country after being the first in Ireland to receive a...
Carlow County Fleadh Wraps Up Successful Weekend Of Music In Borris
The Carlow County Fleadh wraps up in Borris today (Sunday) after a weekend filled with traditional music and culture. Crowds...
Carlow County Council Launches Reusable “Party Pack” Pilot Scheme For Local Events
Carlow County Council has launched a new sustainability pilot designed to eliminate single-use plastics at family events. The local authority...
Lyrath Estate Represents Kilkenny On Major US Tourism Sales Mission
Lyrath Estate is representing Kilkenny this week on a high-profile Tourism Ireland sales mission across four major US cities. The...
Mixed Reaction Locally As Rathwood Enters Examinership And Halts Refunds
There has been a mixed reaction locally to news that Rathwood Home and Garden Centre has formally gone into examinership....
Rathwood Enters Examinership and Pauses Refunds Following Record Consumer Complaints
Tullow-based garden centre and visitor park Rathwood has formally entered into examinership. It follows a period of intense public criticism...
Carlow Councillor Calls for Reduction in Monthly Drugs Payment Scheme Cap
The maximum monthly payment for the Drugs Payment Scheme has not been reduced since 2022, prompting calls for a price...
Kilkenny to Host Nationally Televised Mass for Vocations Sunday
Vocations Sunday, which will be marked by Catholics tomorrow (Sunday), will feature a televised Mass from Kilkenny. St Canice’s Catholic...
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