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Kilkenny animators pipped to the BAFTA post by Pixar but they’ve gained a new famous fan
Animation Wolfwalkers from Cartoon Saloon missed out on the Animated Film category win to Soul. But Reese Witherspoon's declared herself...
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The easing of some Level 5 restrictions sees schools return today across Carlow and Kilkenny and more
You'll also be able to travel within your county, or 20kms from your home
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Prominent Kilkenny publican says ”vaccine pass” for hospitality won’t work
A prominent local publican's warning that the vaccine passport system won't work for hospitality. It's after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar suggested...
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Kilkenny’s ‘Wolfwalkers’ is up for Best Animated Film in today’s Baftas
The second half of this year's Baftas takes place later - with plenty of Irish interest among the categories. Wolfwalkers,...
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Rethinking Rural Ireland welcomes Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ plan
An organisation responsible for combatting rural decline says it's too soon to criticise the government's 'Our Rural Future' plan. The...
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Kilkenny cancer support centre’s seeking new premises
Kilkenny's cancer support centre is appealing to the County Council for a new premises. Cois Nore gave a presentation to...
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The Week: Kilkenny men Dr Martin Tobin and Ronan Tynan, fires on Carlow mountain and a local Cardiologist’s stark Covid-19 warning
We also hear about the great outdoors and what teachers have to say about vaccinations and more
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Trinity College elects first ever female Provost
Trinity College has elected their first ever female Provost in the university's 429 year history. Callan's Professor Linda Hogan made...
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Carlow’s Road Safety Officer urges caution as hailstones are expected this weekend
Drivers are being warned to watch out for hailstones this weekend across Carlow and Kilkenny. It's as Met Éireann's forecast...
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Walk-in Covid testing centre opens in Waterford today
A new free walk-in Covid-19 testing centre is opening today, that can be used by some South Kilkenny locals. The...
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