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Local businesses in Carlow/Kilkenny advised to apply for restart grants
A senior Minister's urging all local businesses to apply for the restart grants. The government are doubling the Restart grants...
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Kilkenny man undertakes epic cycle to raise funds for charity
A Kilkenny man is continuing an epic cycle along the west coast of Ireland today. Stephen Murphy has already completed...
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Five new Covid cases in Kilkenny & at least one in Carlow among nation’s 200 positive results
Five new cases have been confirmed in Kilkenny as Ireland reaches 200 in one day
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Additional supports being made available for Laois, Kildare and Offaly who are on partial lock down
There's been a qualified welcome for the announcement of additional supports for the three counties on partial lock down in...
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Pub opening hours could be extended under new government plans
Pub opening hours could be extended under new government plans aimed at discouraging house parties. According to the Irish Independent,...
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Man in custody after components for a suspected explosive device found in Kilkenny
Gardaí in Kilkenny have arrested a man (mid 30s) in relation to the possession of explosives that occurred at a...
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Garda operation underway to prevent crowds at cancelled Borris Fair
There's a Gardai operation in Borris for the weekend to prevent people travelling into the Carlow town. The Borris Fair...
Read moreDetailsSt Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny to get new 72-bed wing
KCLR understands the HSE has signed off on a new wing to be built at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. The...
Read moreDetailsSt Luke’s Hospital struggling with outbreaks of Covid-19 & superbug CPE
St Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny is struggling to deal with another outbreak of Covid-19. KCLR has been informed that the...
Read moreDetailsCarlow restaurant says it’s had no HSE help or guidance after positive Covid-19 test
A Carlow restauranteur says he's been left in limbo by the HSE after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19....
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