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Carlow and Kilkenny Catholics await outcome of Papal Conclave with one local church spokesperson saying we could have a result by the weekend
Hordes of people have again packed St Peter's Square in Rome this morning following yesterday evening's black smoke from the...
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A story shared: Callan students and care home residents pen community chronicle “What Was It Like?
A group of local students have teamed up with a care home to create a new book. The collaboration is...
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Contracts signed for long-awaited Carlow community hub
The multi-functional facility planned for the Tullow Road will cost more than €4million
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Briefing on Kilkenny city infrastructure and housing underway this morning
Cartoon Saloon hosts a briefing by the county council and IDA Ireland
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Kilkenny councillors call on An Bord Pleanála to refuse proposed windfarm application
The suggested facility at Ballynalacken would see 12 turbines on the Castlecomer Plateau between Castlecomer and Ballyragget with Ballinakill, Ballyouskill...
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Over 50 motions up for debate as INMO conference gets underway in south east
At least 350 delegates are due to gather in Wexford
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Penneys to Introduce Charge for Paper Bags from Monday
Penneys shoppers will face a small new charge from next week, as the retailer begins charging for paper bags in...
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Leas Ceann Comhairle Confirms Two Kilkenny Schools to Amalgamate Later This Month
Two long-established Kilkenny schools are set to formally amalgamate this month, following a sustained local campaign for change. Deputy John...
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17 Arrested for Suspected Drink Driving Over May Bank Holiday Weekend
Seventeen people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence over the May Bank Holiday weekend across Carlow, Kilkenny...
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President of Ireland Michael D Higgins leads tributes to KCLR on 21 years serving Carlow and Kilkenny
We've been hearing from a host of current and former staff and contributors
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