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Taxi driver numbers in Carlow and Kilkenny drop 12% and 10% respectively since 2019
The National Transport Authority found numbers dropped in at least 23 counties across the country
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Seven new homes get the go-ahead for one County Carlow town
Planning permission's been granted to Edmondbay Development Ltd. to build in Hacketstown
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Government under fire for plan to reverse reduction in student fees which would hit households in Carlow and Kilkenny
Having been decreased by €1,000 last year as part of cost-of-living measures, it's been reported that Higher Education Minister James...
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“Heat Dome” to Avoid Ireland, as Temperatures Soar in Europe
It looks like reports of a 'heat dome', which has been hovering over Europe hitting Ireland aren't accurate. Southern Europe...
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Kilkenny County Council Launches Website to Track Tholsel Refurbishment
If you're curious about what's happening with the Tholsel in Kilkenny City, there’s now a new way to stay in...
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Kilkenny City Triathlon Gets Underway
Motorists are being asked to drive with caution in and around Kilkenny city as hundreds of athletes take to the...
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Local MEP Calls for Stronger European Child Guarantee
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says “no child should grow up in poverty in 2025”, as she calls for a...
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Two new housing developments given the go ahead in Carlow
Almost 35 new homes have been given the green light in Carlow across two locations. Carlow County Council has granted...
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Jump in Homeless figures in Kilkenny as national figures reach new record high
88 people have been accessing emergency accommodation across Carlow and Kilkenny last month. 44 people were homeless in Kilkenny last...
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Kilkenny Castle expected to reopen later today following power outage closure
Kilkenny Castle remains closed this morning following a power outage which forced it to close its doors yesterday afternoon. They've...
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