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South East hotel occupancy rate at three times more than Dublin’s
Figures for September and October show South East hotels have a 41% percent occupancy rate, compared to just 12% in...
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As Carlow & Kilkenny record at least one more Covid-19 case each an expert’s warning further deaths are “inevitable” across the country
There were no further deaths linked to the virus in the latest data, a trend that has continued for more...
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2,000 students across Carlow & Kilkenny are set to get their Leaving Cert results at Department announces record grades nationwide
The Department of Education says today's results are "stronger" than a normal year -- but that the grades estimated by...
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€16,900 worth of drugs found in two County Carlow premises
The find was made by Carlow District Detective Unit investigating the sale and supply of controlled substances.
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Leading health expert warns universities will be a breathing ground for Covid
A leading health expert is warning that there will be further outbreaks of Covid 19 when students return to university...
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First tests in Ireland for double-sided solar panels to be conducted in Kilkenny
A Kilkenny farm is due to see the first tests in Ireland for double-sided solar panels. Elgin Energy has unveiled...
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Tullow councillor fears there will be a shortage of timber this winter
A Tullow councillor is warning that we could be facing a timber shortage by mid-October. Forsa claims that a backlog...
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Pony seized by Kilkenny gardai is reunited with its foal
Gardai in Kilkenny have reunited a pony with its foal. During the week we reported on the seizure of 'Lydia'...
Read moreDetailsNew daily high of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland since May while Carlow records at least one more positive test result
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn is now calling on people in Dublin to keep their social contacts as...
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Discussions underway to reopen all pubs by mid-September
High level discussions are underway aimed at allowing 'wet pubs' to reopen later this month. Draft guidelines for the sector...
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