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New President of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce Brian Keyes formally elected at AGM
The new President of the Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce says the group proved it's worth during the pandemic. Brian Keyes...
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Five arrested following high-speed chase on Tuesday night are due in court today
Five men arrested in connection with criminal activity in the Leinster area are in court to face charges today. They...
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Truck driver arrested for dangerous driving on main Callan-Kilkenny road
A truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving on the N76 main Callan to Kilkenny road yesterday. Gardaí reported the...
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Pesticides were detected in one Kilkenny city water supply sample in 2021
A high level of pesticides was found in a sample from the water supply for Kilkenny city last year. Irish...
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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...
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Gardai hunt black Renault car carrying four men after burglaries in North Kilkenny
Local Gardai are on the hunt for a black car with four men on board after a number of burglaries...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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